Safenames is pleased to announce that it is now accepting applications for the new .tel domain name extension.

The .tel extension is more than a top level domain – it’s an Internet Service powered by a top level domain. This service allows individuals and businesses alike to store and manage all their contact information and keywords directly in the DNS, without the need to build, host or manage a website.

The .tel allows one to store, update and publish all contact information, web links and keywords directly on the internet under a own unique domain name. Simple, fast and accessible from any device, .tel provides a new internet standard to take full control over how, and where, people reach you.

The sunrise period for .tel will run from the 3rd December 2008 to the 2nd February 2009. During this period, owners and licensees of corresponding trademarks registered with national effect may apply. (Trademarks must have been applied for prior to 30th May 2008 and registered prior to 3rd December 2008). Fees during this period will be $399 for an initial three year registration period and $15 per year for every subsequent year.

The landrush period will commence on 3rd February, during which registration is open to everyone. The minimum registration period during landrush is 3 years. Fees during this period will be $325 for an initial three year registration period and $15 per year for every subsequent year.

Open registration will begin on 24th March 2009. Applications will be treated on a first-come first-served basis. Fees during this period will be $15 per year.

For more information on fees or to pre-order your .tel domain name, visit Safenames .tel Fees & Regulations page, contact customer services on +44 1908 200022, or e-mail sales@safenames.net

Today, March 26th 2008, is the live launch date for first-come first-served .asia domain names.

Already more than 500,000 .asia domain names have been registered in the first three phases. If you have not yet ordered your .asia domain name, or require more information, please visit www.safenames.net and login to your account to place an order.

To register any .asia domain name, you are required to provide an Asian-based Address as your Administrative Contact. If you cannot supply this information, Safenames can offer its “Local Asia Contact” service at a greatly reduced rate of only $100, allowing you to secure the domain name you want. Registering a domain name during this period costs $50 for 2 years.

Today is the last day you can pre-order your .asia domain name! The closing date is 23:59 11th March 2008 GMT. All restrictions have been lifted – so now is the chance to order any domain name you want!

To register any .asia domain name you are required to provide a local Asia address as your Administrative contact. However, if you can’t supply this information, Safenames can offer its Local Asia Contact service at a greatly reduced rate of only $100 – so you can secure the domain name you want.

Please note: During this land rush period, if there is more than one application for the same domain name, an auction will be held and the highest bidder will win the domain name. Please contact your account manager for more details regarding the auction.

The price for registering a domain name during the land-rush period is $50 for 2 years.

Register .asia domain names with Safenames online at www.safenames.net or contact Safenames customer services

A new domain name extension has been launched especially for Catalan language and culture. The new domain name extension is .cat

If you intend to promote your products and services in Catalonia, then you may apply for your .cat domain name today with Safenames. Please note there are specific requirements for registering .cat domain names, so please read the regulations and requirements before placing an order. The simplified rules are as follows: You must state the reason why you require the domain name; Your requirement must be for the benefit of the Catalan language and culture.

For more information on Safenames domain name registrations and services, including .cat domain name registration, please contact Safenames customer services or visit Safenames online at www.safenames.net

Safenames is pleased to announce it is now taking orders for .jobs domain name registrations. The ‘sunrise’ period has begun, meaning companies can apply to register their companyname.jobs

You can also register .jobs domains which include your company name with a suffix or a prefix, e.g. a company called Safenames can register:

• safenames.jobs
• safenamessales.jobs
• asiasafenames.jobs

No generic domains are permitted (e.g. career.job, agency.job, etc). An additional fee is charged by the registry for sunrise period orders, to cover the validation process. 

For more information please view .jobs fees & regulations page at: http://www.safenames.net/regulations/jobs.html

To speak to Safenames directly, contact Safenames customer services or visit www.safenames.net