★ What is Telegram?
Telegram is a messaging application that focuses on speed and security, it is super fast, simple, and free. You can use Telegram on all devices simultaneously - your messages can be seamlessly synchronized on any number of phones, tablets, or computers. With Telegram, you can send any type of message, photo, video, and file (document, zip, mp3, etc.), as well as create groups for up to 100000 people or channels to broadcast to an unlimited audience. You can write in your mobile phone contacts and search for people by username. Therefore, Telegram is like a combination of SMS and email - it can meet all your personal or business messaging needs. In addition, we also support end-to-end encrypted voice calls.
★ Who does Telegram belong to?
Telegram is suitable for everyone who wants fast and reliable messaging and phone calls. Business users and small teams may prefer large groups, usernames, desktop applications, and powerful file sharing options. Due to the fact that Telegram groups can have up to 100000 members, we support replies, mentions, and topic tags, which help maintain order and maintain communication efficiency in large communities. You can use advanced tools to designate administrators to help these communities thrive peacefully. Public organizations can be joined by anyone and serve as a powerful platform for discussing and collecting feedback.
If you prefer images, Telegram has animated GIF search, state-of-the-art photo editor, and an open sticker platform (find some cool stickers here or here). More importantly, you don't have to worry about disk space on your device. With Telegram's cloud support and cache management options, Telegram can occupy almost zero space on the phone. Those seeking additional privacy should check our advanced settings, not revolutionary policies. If you want to keep it confidential, you can try our device specific secret chat and use self destruct messages, photos, and videos - and lock your app with an additional password.
★ What is the difference between Telegram and WhatsApp?
Unlike WhatsApp, Telegram is a cloud based messenger with seamless synchronization capabilities. Therefore, you can access your messages from multiple devices simultaneously, including tablets and computers, and share an unlimited number of photos, videos, and files (doc, zip, mp3, etc.), each up to 1.5 GB. If you don't want to store all your data on your device, you can always save it in the cloud. Thanks to our multi data center infrastructure and encryption, Telegram is faster and more secure. Most importantly, Telegram is free and will be free - no ads, no subscription fees, forever. Our API is open, and we welcome developers to create their own Telegram applications. We also have a Bot API, a developer platform that allows anyone to easily build dedicated tools for Telegram, integrate any service, and even accept payments from users around the world. This is just the tip of the iceberg. Don't forget to check this paragraph for something more unique.
★ How old is Telegram?
Telegram for iOS was launched on August 14, 2013 The Android version of Android was officially launched on October 20, 2013. More and more Telegram clients are emerging, built by independent developers using Telegram's open platform.
★ Can Telegram be used on my device?
You can use Telegram on your smartphone, tablet, or even computer. We have applications for iOS (6 and above), Android (4.1 and above), and Windows Phone. You can also use the web version of Telegram or install one of our Windows, OSX, and Linux desktop applications. You can log in to Telegram from any number of devices as needed - all of which can be logged in simultaneously. Just use your primary phone number to log in. If you want to build your own applications for other platforms, our API is open to developers.
★ Who is the founder of Telegram?
Telegram is supported by Pavel and Nikolai Durov. Paquier supported the telegraph economically and ideologically, while Nicholas' input was technical. In order to make Telegram possible, Nikolai has developed a unique custom data protocol that is open, secure, and optimized for use in multiple data centers. Therefore, Telegram combines security, reliability, and speed on any network.
★ Where is Telegram?
The Telegram development team is located in Dubai. Most of the developers behind Telegram originally came from St. Petersburg, a city known for its unprecedented high skilled engineers. Due to local IT regulations, the Telegram team had to leave Russia and attempted multiple locations as their base, including Berlin, London, and Singapore. We are currently satisfied with Dubai, but if local regulations change, we are ready to relocate again.
★ Users will need to send a text message for verification when using Telegram. The verification method is as follows:
Step 1: Click "Quick Send" on the SMS verification page to enter the mobile SMS editing interface, and the SMS content will be automatically filled in.
Step 2: After sending, fill in the verification SMS to log in.
After sending a text message, the system will not reply, and the SMS fee incurred will be charged by the operator. Telegram will not charge any fees.
★ How to download the latest version of Telegram?
Please go to the official Telegram website to select the corresponding version for download
