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What Is Telegram?

Telegram is a messaging app that offers end-to-end encrypted chats, the ability to send files and media without size limits, group chats with up to 200,000 members, and customizable apps across mobile and desktop platforms. The app is secure and fast and offers features like self-destructing messages, synchronized messaging across devices, an open API, and servers spread worldwide in secure data centers.

Who Uses Telegram?

Telegram can be used by businesses, small teams, and international users seeking secure communication.

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Reviews of Telegram

Average score

Overall
4.7
Ease of Use
4.7
Customer Service
4.3
Features
4.6
Value for Money
4.6

Reviews by company size (employees)

  • <50
  • 51-200
  • 201-1,000
  • >1,001
Aditya
Aditya
Test Engineer in India
Verified LinkedIn User
Information Technology & Services, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

One of the best messaging app in the market

4.0 last month New

Comments: My experience with telegram has been mostly great. It allows me to share and receive large files, keep my activity private and also offers cloud sync. I use it mostly for my personal use, but sometimes also official where it helps in sharing important documents with colleagues.

Pros:

Best thing about it is that it accepts large file sizes, which some other messaging applications does not have.

Cons:

Customer support as not as good as compared to other similar apps

Chad
Customer success in US
Information Technology & Services, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Communication channels.

4.0 2 months ago

Comments: Is it a creat the username tag and then I can be hidden and no one can access it unless you authorize someone to see your number.

Pros:

I enjoy using telegram because it allows me to create channels groups and also without being managed by AI and therefore makes work effortless

Cons:

Telegram has less regulations towards adult programs and content.

Michael
Self in US
Computer Software, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Do Not Trust Telegram

1.0 4 months ago

Comments: Telegram needs to be held accountable for its actions. I have had an account with them for over 18 months now with the same phone number. I have always used it for the same things - following tech related groups and channels and participating in related discussions with software developers and Android enthusiasts. I have never broken the rules or violated the Terms of Service in any way. On October 24, 2024, in the middle of a conversation with my girlfriend (yes, my real-life in person girlfriend), I was automatically logged out of my account and informed that my number had been banned. I used the Help button in the app, I filled out the official support form, I email [email protected]. I waited. I researched. I tried again. I messaged them on X. I talked with Claude.AI who helped me try things like contacting Telegram employees on LinkedIn, contacting my cell provider, checking to see if I had been placed on a spam list, filing a complaint with the FCC, etc. I waited, and tried again. Despite everything I've done, not only has my account remained banned with no explanation of why, Telegram has completely ignored me. Because I post to them on Twitter, I have been the victim of fake tech support scammers trying to get me to pay for a Telegram unban. By behaving in this way, Telegram is not only violating their own policies, but squashing free speech and the right to gather peacefully. They are creating a space for innocent people to BE scammed by hackers claiming to be able to reverse bans. This is unacceptable and must stop.

Pros:

Before 10/24/24, I thought Telegram was great because you could be part of groups and channels related to your interests and engage directly with software developers.

Cons:

Telegram bans phone numbers for absolutely no reason and not only refuses to unban them but completely stonewalls you. If they decide to ban your number - which they do arbitrarily and capriciously - you will lose everything you've done on their platform, including any money in your Telegram wallet, and you will never hear from them again.

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Information Technology & Services, 10,000+ Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

The most secure messaging app

4.0 4 weeks ago New

Comments: Overall it's a very good messaging app ,Its cloud-based storage and cross-platform availability is a very beneficial feature .

Pros:

The thing I liked the most about telegram was its strong focus on private and security as it offers ene to end encryption. I am able to send huge files easily to my friends and colleagues.

Cons:

I didn't liked the notification system of telegram , because it failed to notify me of some important messages. Some features are a bit hard to understand for new users .

Aslam
Aslam
Freelancer in India
Verified LinkedIn User
Marketing & Advertising, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

most efficient software for people and also scammers

4.0 last month New

Comments: very great software... easily we can access because of bot its very helpful , thats a very big cons to normal peoples ...because scammers easily access telegram ....

Pros:

You can learn a lot of good things through this. There are many opportunities for business, new products, unknown things, jobs. Meeting with entrepreneurs living in new and foreign countries.. You can easily wear out newly manufactured products.

Cons:

Many people are being cheated because of this Software. I am one of them, they are cheating me by pretending to be able to work from home. You can register a new movie, computer game, or software without buying it.