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Welcome to the home page of www.mmguniversal.com, a unit of Madras Management Group, commonly referred to as MMG.  We provide domain registry, web hosting and e-mail services in partnership with various service providers, all based in USA. We do not believe in reinventing the wheel or making fresh investments when worldclass infrastructure is already in place. Our advantage lies in the leverage of knowledge. We choose our partners with great care and all are world class organizations. Our range of services covers the full spectrum and suiting all pockets. The services are classified below:

  1. Domain registry and other related services under www.mmguniversal.com banner in partnership with New York based service provider

  2. Low cost Linux based web hosting and e-mail services under www.mmguniversal.com banner in partnership with a Texas based service provider. Click on the link to download the MS Word document giving the full specs. 

  3. Windows based hosting in partnership with Florida based service provider. Click on the link to download the MS Word document giving the full specs.

  4. Email and Web Hosting Plans in partnership with our Registrar based in New York. Direct and secure shopping cart available at this site. Click on the link to download the MS Word document giving the full specs.

  5. Shared e-mail hosting, similar to MS Exchange, but budget, under www.mmgcommunications.info banner in partnership with Missouri based service provider

  6. Microsoft Shared Exchange Server 2007 under www.mmgmail.org banner in partnership with Virginia based service provider

  7. Hosted BlackBerry Exchange Service - BES - as on add on service to the above. Not offered as a standalone service

  8. Pre Paid Cloud Computing in association with a San Francisco based service provider

  9. Important release on .tel domains

  10. Important points on domain registrations and transfers

  11. Technical, other details of our virtual private server and links

Domain Registrations

We can register around 270 domain extensions as on date in partnership with a US based service provider. The most popular ones are shown below.

Why we recommend and insist on Paypal ?

Paypal is the most reliable, most trusted and highly secure on line payment gateway in the world. The biggest advantage of Paypal is that no merchant ever needs to know your credit card details. Many merchants insist that you give your credit card details under the guise that they need to be verify your ID and that they will not charge you during trial periods, if any. Please do not accept such arguments under any circumstances. Paypal has over 50 million customers and has an excellent verification process. There is no reason why others should verify you once again when you are already Paypal verified. We will never ask you your credit card details. We do not have the resources to protect data security. Maintaining data security is very expensive and complicated and there is no guarantee that your data is secure with all merchants. There are zillions of them and not all are trustworthy and you do not know whom to trust. The charges of Paypal to provide this service to merchants is peanuts for the highly secure services provided by them. They have a very good dispute resolution system and take care of both the merchants' and customers' interests. They do not charge any fees from the customers. The customers need not be members of Paypal to make online payments. All they need is a valid credit card. The merchant and you as a customer can sleep in peace when Paypal is taking care of the online payments.

Special promo prices for many TLDs. See terms below

Terms

  • This promo scheme applies only to new Domain Names registered and only for the FIRST YEAR of Registration. Registrants should pay for 2 years to avail the special promo price. Normal charges apply for the second year. 

  • Renewals and Transfers will NOT attract this special pricing.

  • There are absolutely NO restrictions on the number of Domain Name registrations.

  • Click here to go to the registry for more details.

  • All payments must done by a valid credit card through Paypal and you need not be a member.

  • All domain customers will have to register and create an account with us at the registry to manage the domain by themselves. Every new domain registration will come with DNS servers for parking by default and should be changed by the customer at the time of hosting. When the customer chooses to host with us, the parking page will be the home page of www.mmguniversal.com, till such time the customer's site is ready for hosting. The DNS details are available at the bottom of the page under the heading 'Technical details'.

  • There are some customers who are not familiar with the technical processes like DNS and MX management etc., In some cases the customers do not want to use Paypal or do not have a credit card and want to pay directly. In such cases we will create an account and manage it for them. In all such cases we will levy a service charge of USD 4.00 per domain per year to manage it on their behalf. This will be charged at the time of registration or renewal of the domain by us. For example, if the domain price is USD 8.99, then we will bill for USD 12.99 every year, till such time the customers decide to manage their domains on their own. This is an option that can be availed, if required.

  • We also offer an entire range of world class packages through our principals and all customers can opt for any of them based on their choice. All details are available in the customers' domain registrar's control panel or in the home page of our registry.

  • In case the customers do not want to go for hosting but want e-mail addressed to their domain ID forwarded to some other ID, we can arrange the same. This can be specific or 'catch all'  facility. We will create a zone file for them which can be edited at any time. They can also opt for web forwarding with this arrangement to any page at no extra cost. The SMTP for sending mail using this ID is not possible unless customer's ISP allows it. Check with your ISP. 

  • For details on charges for our exclusive zone file service, please get in touch with us.  This will be available only to customers who register their domains through us. They need not go in for web hosting or e-mail services with us under this arrangement. They can even host with free hosting sites and we will arrange for finger pointing. Such customers will not have access to the zone file control panel. We will make the necessary changes as and when required by them, upon request. Under such an arrangement, e-mail forwarding is activated in 24 hours and DNS changes takes upto 72 hours to propagate through the internet. 

  • In case a customer owns a registered domain name but wants to go in only for e-mail account, it is possible. In such a case the MX server setting in the customer's domain registrar's control panel needs to be changed pointing to our MX server. We will provide the details. 

  • We have a very strict anti spamming policy. Please see the section titled 'Mail Forwarding' at the bottom of the page to the right.

  • We will not allow any pornographic, illegal or immoral or fanatical or sectarian or hate mongering sites to be hosted with us. Please see our banned contents policy.

  • Customers need not worry about the long term viability of any of our services and integrity. All our services are offered in partnership with world class organizations and in case of any problems, we will transfer the services to our principals and continuity will be maintained at all costs.

For Clarifications Contact: sales@mmguniversal.com

Contact & Other Information

Why businesses should not go in for free web hosting and e-mail sites ?

There are hundreds of thousands of web sites offering free hosting and e-mail services which includes giants in the business. While individuals can always go in for such services for non commercial purposes, for businesses to avail such free services is not a prudent and wise step. The reason is such businesses lack credibility because web hosting and email accounts cost peanuts. One does not require large web space either. A business will look very cheap in the eyes of the potential customer. How can one expect a quality product or service from a business which is not even prepared to spend a few dollars to have a web hosting and email account ? Moreover, nothing is free in this world. There is always an indirect price tag. Free sites are ad supported. You have no control over the ads. You can't filter any of them. No one has time to monitor. Competitors ads may appear based on the information in your page. The emails you send may have a tag line, not yours. Most such free sites have poor privacy policy. Many such sites release all personal details for data mining. Most spammers, scammers and fraudsters use such sites. Security may be inadequate. Do you want your confidential and strategic information hosted on others servers ? In this highly competitive world, why do you want to start with a disadvantage for a basic need in communicating with customers ? Please see the article titled 'Why a web site is necessary for a business ?', There is an erroneous belief that a web site has to be fancily designed with great looking graphics, flash players etc., It is not true. Internet is a very low cost medium for information and communication. It creates awareness. It is available 24x7x365 days. It is global. At the end of the day, one has to deliver. The proof of the pudding is always in the eating.

Important points to be noted by customers Important points for transfers
  • We will be the technical contact for all domains registered by us upon request till such time all technical and commercial matters are resolved and then transferred to the customer. The administrative and billing contact will be as provided by customers at the time of registration. The customers can always change the administrative, technical and billing contact details when the domain is unlocked or by us upon request, when it is locked.

  • If your domain expired with your old Registrar and you renewed it with them, then do not Transfer it within 45 days of the previous expiry date since it will not add 1 more year to your domain name, and you will lose out on the Renewal fees paid to the older Registrar.

  • ICANN & Registry regulations prohibit the transfer of domain names that have been registered or previously transferred within the last 60 Days. It cannot be transferred within 60 days before expiry. Please wait for 60 days as applicable before applying for a transfer of such domain names. Most registrars lock it during this period. During this periods, changes can be made only through the registrar.

  • As a customer, you also have the facility to lock it, so that it is not transferred or changes made without your knowledge. Make sure you unlock the domain before requesting for a transfer. This lock is different from the registrar's lock. Most registrars provide this facility to do it on your own in the control panel. However, you may have to ask for it in some cases. By default, most registrars lock the domains after registrations so that unauthorized transfers do not take place. This is a standard and recommended security procedure. We recommend you always keep your domains locked and unlock it only when you want to transfer it. 

  • While we give enough reminders in advance when domains are expiring, it is for the customers to renew them in time. If for some reason the domain is not renewed by the customers, the registrar will keep it open for renewal for 30 days before deletion. If we have to renew the domain on behalf of the customers, we will levy an additional service charge of USD 12 per domain. If customers want to renew the domain after its deletion, then USD 85 per domain will be applicable, subject to the domain being available. 

  • FREE! 1 Year Extension Included. We will add one year to the current expiry date of your domain name for no additional cost. For example, if your domain expires on 5th Nov 2006 and you place a Transfer request on 17th Sept 2006 then after the transfer is complete, the new expiry date of your domain name will be 5th Nov 2007 i.e. you will not lose anytime even if you choose to transfer months before your domains expiry date.

  • All Transfers are Risk-Free. If for any reason, your domain transfer fails or is cancelled, we will instantly credit your customer advance account with the complete amount that you paid for such transfer, no questions asked.

  • All Transfers are Seamless. Your domain's DNS and MX servers are not altered during the transfer process, hence your domain and mail will not face ANY downtime during this process.

  • You will need the Transfer Authorization Code or also known as: "Transfer Secret" or "EPP Auth Code" to initiate transfer. Most registrars have this code for your access in the domain registrar's control panel that is made available to you as a customer. Some registrars keep this information not accessible and you will have to ask for it. Please note that as a customer you have the right to ask for it at anytime. Please see the related points given in the column to the left. 

  • Once the transfer order is placed, the administrative contact of each domain name for which you have placed a transfer request will receive an email, which asks for confirmation of such transfer. You would need to click on a link inside each of these emails for the transfer request to be sent to the registry. The losing registrar in almost all cases will send you emails asking for confirmation per domain name - you can typically choose to ignore these emails. The transfers normally take about 5 days and you will receive a confirmation from your new registrar as soon as it is completed. 

Important Release on .tel domains by MMG Universal

Since February 3rd 2009, .tel domains are available to the general public on a first-come, first-served basis. We believe, as do many in the technology industry and the media, that the .tel is perhaps the biggest innovation since the launch of .com. Just as .com was innovative in pioneering the ease of access to new web content globally, providing a real 'first' for the internet, .tel is as unique a top level domain in driving communications and contact information to all devices on the internet.

How is .tel different? A .tel domain allows the owner to create a personalized or branded online presence without needing to build a website or pay for monthly hosting and management. All other top level domains require further investment and the development of web pages or email accounts, whereas .tel does not. All existing top level domains are concerned with locating and hosting websites, while the .tel is not. Rather than being stored in web pages, making them difficult or expensive to access over mobile devices, the .tel allows businesses and individuals to store an unlimited number and all types of contact information directly in the Domain Name System (DNS) as data records.

Why is storing data in the DNS important? Using the DNS as a data store enables individuals and businesses to utilize this powerful system to publish information globally, securely, quickly and easily. Because no websites need to be created, much less time is required in order to publish information. The data is delivered as live information rather than web page content and is formatted appropriately for any device accessing the .tel domain. The .tel domain will have huge implications in terms of speed, global reach, real-time updating, improved control and the optimization of content for mobile devices. 

What are the key benefits for businesses? * Integration of all means of communication in a single place under their brand * An entry into the next-generation yellow pages with instant worldwide exposure* A very efficient and cost effective mobile presence * Increased search engine discoverability * all without the need to build, host or manage a website.

What are the key benefits for individuals? * Control over all the ways people reach them in a single place that is theirs forever * Protection of their private data * Always current information with real-time updates * Reachable in a single click * all without the need to build, host or manage a website.

How can .tel domains be monetized? Because the .tel owner cannot host their own website under their domain, there is a temptation to believe that monetization of .tel will not be possible. Quite the contrary is true. The .tel adds a huge number of 'click to purchase' monetization opportunities, especially targeted to mobile cellular devices, that shrewd investors should appreciate. Please contact us and we will tell you how it can be monetized. 

From February 3rd 2009, all domain names will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis for a 3-year term at a fixed price. No domain names are being held back for auctions (as was the case with .mobi, .me and .asia). Therefore, there will only be a short window to take advantage of the great opportunity to register valuable domain names that were not already registered by trademark owners. For more info, please get in touch with us at sales@mmguniversal.com or go to FAQs page by clicking here. The home page of registry can be accessed by clicking here.

Low Cost, World Class, Web Hosting & E-mail - Linux based Solutions

E Mail plans Bronze Silver Gold Platinum Hosting Plans Madgopes 250 hosting plan Madgopes 500 hosting plan Madgopes 1000 hosting plan Madgopes 2000 hosting plan
Fees per year US$ 3.49 US$ 6.99

US$ 13.99

US$ 19.99 Fees per year US$ 3.49 US$ 6.99 US$ 13.99 US$ 19.99
Web Space 250 Mb 500 Mb 1000 Mb 2000 Mb Web Space 250 Mb 500 Mb 1000 Mb 2000 Mb
Bandwidth 1000 Mb 2000 Mb 4000 Mb 8000 Mb Bandwidth 1000 Mb 2000 Mb 4000 Mb 8000 Mb
Linux based services is recommended by us for small enterprises like proprietary setups, small offices, SOHOs, shops, boutiques, restaurants etc., and those businesses who do not carryout eCommerce but require low cost web presence for information and communications purposes. This service is offered by www.mmguniversal.com

Low Cost, World Class Web Hosting - Windows based Solutions

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We are pleased to announce the availability of a separate Windows based Hosting plans from MMG with effect from March 2009. The specs can be perused by clicking here
The Windows Hosting Plans are value packed with the best hosting features like FrontPage, ASP.NET, PHP and SQL Server. Whether you need to provide hosting for simple sites or dynamic eCommerce applications you have the power and resources to support your clients. No bandwidth limits on Windows hosting plans. Customers must have registered domain names for availing web hosting under this plan. Customers will need to change the DNS setting to point to our server and we will advise the details. It takes 48 to 72 hours for the DNS change to propagate on the internet. Standalone e-mail service is not offered by this domain. Such a plan is available in partnership with our registrar as mentioned in the subsequent service heading below.
Web Space 10,000 Mb 15,000Mb 20,000 Mb 25,000 Mb
Fees per year USD 99.99 USD 149.99 USD 199.99 USD 249.99
One time activation fee of USD 24.99 for all Windows plans only. 
Windows based services is recommended by us for enterprises who require a larger web presence but at low cost for eCommerce, information and communications purposes. 
India based customers will have to pay service tax on the above. There is no tax for overseas customers. All customers must have a valid credit card that can accept US Dollar debits and a valid e-mail ID to make payments through Paypal. Membership of Paypal is not necessary. Paypal does not charge any service fee from customers. We will send a Paypal electronic invoice. The dollar conversion for non US residents will be at the prevailing rates for local currencies, as decided by the card issuing banks on the date of transaction. We have no control over the exchange rates.
Email Plans Home Mail SOHO Mail Small Business Mail Enterprise Mail
Email Accounts 1 5 50 100
Mail Disk Space 100 MB 500 MB 5000 MB 10000 MB
Pricing USD 0.49/mo USD 0.99/mo USD 1.99/mo USD 4.99/mo
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Based in in a facility which has one of the best and world class internet backbone. The server is located in Atlanta, Georgia, USA with the service provider based in Houston, Texas, USA. It is a Pentium server with 4 Intel microprocessors of 2 Gb processing speed each. It is a virtual private server with a specific disk space, large burstable RAM and very large bandwidth hired out by us for our needs. The pages will load faster because the dedicated bandwidth is very high and the traffic is shared with very few others. We can keep on upgrading as and when required. It is like driving on a high speed freeway with very limited traffic. All the servers are located at top-tier NOCs, with redundant fiber connectivity, diesel backup and climate-controlled environments. One of the highest uptime guarantees 99.998% in the business with enough back up DNS and MX servers. Acts of God and Mother Nature are excluded.

DNS Details:

  • ns1.mmguniversal.com - IP Address - 72.9.226.235

  • ns2.mmguniversal.com - IP Address - 72.9.226.236

MX Details:

  • Priority - 0

  • Entry - mail.mmguniversal.com

Our Low Cost Plans

Our Web Hosting & E Mail plans include all the features you are looking for at the lowest possible costs. The same features, advantages and benefits are offered by the biggest and largest in the business. Why do you need web space in gigabytes when a few megabytes would do ? Do you have an idea of how many pages and objects would be required ? Offering unlimited bandwidth is another sales gimmick. We make complicated things very simple when making very simple things complicated is commonplace.

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Mail Forwarding

Mail forwarding to ID of your choice - Just USD 2.49 per year. Most e-mail service providers charge USD 4.99 for such a service. We will provide an ID like you@mmguniversal.com and will be acting as a post office for your incoming mail and just that. This will be useful if you do not want to reveal your real ID. However, you cannot use our SMTP facility for sending mail under the mail forwarding plan. You can use the SMTP authentication of your ISP, if they allow it. SMTP stands for 'Simple Mail Transfer Protocol'. It means allowing outgoing mail of approved IDs to be sent through their servers. Most good ISPs will consider it as a phishing attempt and disallow it. Please check with them. However, please note that this ID should not be used for spamming or UCE as undelivered mail will be resolved to our servers. Our server will not be able to bounce them because they are valid IDs. In such cases we will give 3 warnings before suspending the account. No refunds are permissible in such cases.

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