Telegram's t.me domain has been placed on server hold, resulting in the domain becoming non-functional worldwide. This sudden change effectively disables all t.me links across the internet.
This action was initiated by the.me registry, removing the domain from DNS resolution today without any public explanation from Telegram. Users, groups, and channels reliant on the t.me URL are now unable to access their links.
Interestingly, the core messaging application remains operational, as access through telegram.me continues to function normally. This suggests that the issue is confined specifically to the t.me domain registration.
The.me registry operates under the Montenegro-based doMEn, which partners with Identity Digital and GoDaddy. Despite the current disruption, the t.me domain is registered and active until 2035. Server holds may occur due to several factors, including legal conflicts, compliance issues, registry policy enforcement, and technical complexities.
This news arrives amidst ongoing legal challenges faced by Telegram's founder, Pavel Durov, in France. However, there has been no confirmed link established between the recent domain status change and the legal situation.
Currently, there has been no official response from either the.me registry or its backend operator, Identity Digital, regarding this unexpected suspension, leaving users in a state of uncertainty.
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