.tel Architecture

The innovative .tel technology allows using the DNS as a data store for key-value pairs, not just IP addresses. The primary use of .tel is to store contact information, such as phone numbers, IM IDs, addresses, and keywords, in the form of NAPTR and text records. For adequate storage, retrieval and display of this information, Telnic Ltd. have implemented a multi-level architecture consisting of the following levels, also in the graphics below. Click each box for more information.

• DNS - (purple) the .tel name servers hosting all .tel domain and data as TXT, NAPTR and LOC records; that data can be accessed on the command line, in a browser, or in custom .tel software
• Core Systems - (orange) a number of systems that enable management of .tel data (TelHosting Software),its privacy (TelFriends), and display in browsers (TelProxy)
• Software - (grey) software and services on mobile and desktop devices for easier access and management of data; using the open APIs to access TelHosting Software and TelFriends
• Ecosystem - (blank) a wide range of services based on .tel technology or creating for it, including search engines, bulk update tools, auto-population and customization services