We’re now officially accredited by the .ec registry. That means better pricing, faster processing, and a smoother experience – for you and your customers – with a TLD that opens up two markets!
In this article, you’ll find:
- Why .ec domains are worth adding to your portfolio
- Key details about registering .ec domains
- Our updated .ec pricing structure
- What happens to existing .ec domains
What’s changing?
✅ Lower pricing: .ec domain registrations now start at just $30/year.
✅ Direct accreditation: Openprovider will appear as the registrar in WHOIS records.
✅ New extensions: Access to tech.ec, doc.ec, and many more new extensions!
Why add .ec to your portfolio?
Every so often, a domain opportunity comes along that’s truly different. The .ec domain is one of those rare chances. Here’s why it’s worth your attention:
1. We’re in an exclusive club
Most big wholesale domain providers are not accredited for .ec. GoDaddy, Namecheap, NameSilo – they’re sitting this one out. Our direct .ec accreditation means you get access where others don’t. This is why customers love Openprovider: Emiel van Berlo, CEO of Danego recently said, “I like that we can access almost all domain extensions in the world in one place.”
2. Two markets, one domain
.ec isn’t just another domain. It allows resellers to target two markets at once:
For Ecuador’s market:
- 18 million people are online and ready
- E-commerce is booming – 40% growth in 2024
- Local businesses are hungry for digital presence
For global entrepreneurs:
- “EC” sounds just like “E-Commerce” – coincidence? We think not
- A great alternative to .store or .shop
- Following the path of cool domains like .io and .tv
3. Domain name freedom
Tired of impossible .com domain searches? .ec is your solution:
- Find the one-word domain name you actually want
- Grab those perfect keyword domains (think fashion.ec or gadget.ec)
- Be an early mover in a fresh domain space
4. Pick your perfect extension
21 different second-level .ec domains mean there’s a perfect domain for everyone:
- Tech startups love tech.ec
- Professionals shine with pro.ec
- Bars and restaurants? pub.ec and bar.ec are waiting
- Creatives can claim art.ec
- Local businesses can use city domains like uio.ec
The bottom line? .ec domains aren’t just any domain. They’re a strategic business move.
Practical information
Anyone in the world can register a .ec domain – you don’t need to reside in or have a connection to Ecuador.
You can register .ec domains for a period of 1-10 years, after which you will have to renew the domain. Domains should be between 3-65 characters long and do not allow for IDN characters.
Besides .ec, 21 second-level .ec domains are available as well. The second-level extensions in bold are now available at Openprovider for the first time – thanks to our new accreditation, you can register them directly with us.:
- .com.ec
- .net.ec
- .info.ec
- .pro.ec
- .tech.ec
- .pub.ec
- .bar.ec
- .k12.ec
- .adm.ec
- .art.ec
- .disco.ec
- .doc.ec
- .fot.ec
- .rrpp.ec
- .tur.ec
- .uio.ec
- .gye.ec
- .cue.ec
- .gal.ec
- .rio.ec
- .loj.ec
New pricing structure – Members
As we can see with the new pricing structure, the benefits for Openprovider Members are significant, with prices going down to more than $50 per year!
.ec, com.ec, net.ec, info.ec, pro.ec, tech.ec
| Operation | Old price | New price | Savings |
| Registration | $82.95/year | $30/year | 64% |
| Renewal | $71.40/year | $28/year | 61% |
| Transfer | $71.40 | $28 | 61% |
| Restore* | $79 | $22 | 72% |
pub.ec, bar.ec, k12.ec, adm.ec, art.ec, disco.ec, doc.ec, fot.ec, rrpp.ec, tur.ec, uio.ec, gye.ec, cue.ec, gal.ec, rio.ec, loj.ec:
| Operation | Price |
| Registration | $20/year |
| Renewal | $20/year |
| Transfer | $20 |
| Restore* | $22 |
*Keep in mind that, to restore a domain name, you need to pay both the restore fee and the renewal fee.
New pricing structure – Non-Members
.ec, com.ec, net.ec, info.ec, pro.ec, tech.ec
| Operation | Old price | New price | Savings |
| Registration | $119/year | $39.95/year | 66% |
| Renewal | $125/year | $49.95/year | 60% |
| Transfer | $120 | $49.95 | 58% |
| Restore* | $90 | $44 | 51% |
pub.ec, bar.ec, k12.ec, adm.ec, art.ec, disco.ec, doc.ec, fot.ec, rrpp.ec, tur.ec, uio.ec, gye.ec, cue.ec, gal.ec, rio.ec, loj.ec:
| Operation | Price |
| Registration | $29.95/year |
| Renewal | $39.95/year |
| Transfer | $39.95 |
| Restore* | $44 |
*Keep in mind that, to restore a domain name, you need to pay both the restore fee and the renewal fee.
What happens to existing .ec domains at Openprovider?
The migration of existing domains to our direct accreditation is scheduled to take place in early Q2 2025. If you own .ec domains, we will notify you about this through email and a notification in our control panel before the migration begins. Until the migration is complete, we will continue to bill all existing domains at the old prices.
For new registrations and transfers, the new pricing is effective immediately.
Got questions? Reach out to our sales team for pricing details, or contact support if you need help with technical matters.
