Mark Rogers wrote:
All I *need* is to register/renew domains and handle their DNS. Ideally I would also *want* to have email/web forwarding. However I will never need them to provide email/web hosting.
I moved away from 123-reg a few years ago to Mythic Beasts, a local company. I'm using only the domain registration service and their DNS server (plus DNSSEC and their brilliant DNS API). So far they have been doing an excellent job.
Most of the domains are .uk but with some exceptions.
Before you move away from 123-reg, check the terms and conditions. A few years ago they were introducing a "service charge" for each domain transferred to a different registrar. I avoided paying 123-reg by transferring the domains via nominet.uk, who charged a flat rate for a bulk transfer of .uk doamins.
This was some time ago, so this might no longer be an issue. YMMV.
Thomas