Telegram
Fast. Secure. Powerful.
Telegram is a cloud-based instant messaging platform offering encrypted chats, group conversations of up to 200,000 members, and file sharing with no size limits. It supports multiple devices, self-destructing messages, and an open API for developers and bots. Recent updates have added AI-powered features including an AI editor and guest AI bots.
Telegram delivers messages via its cloud infrastructure with end-to-end encryption options, supports bots via an open API, and syncs chats across all user devices in real time.
general consumers and developers looking for a secure, feature-rich messaging platform
Background.
- Status
- launched
- Business model
- free
- Company
- Telegram Messenger Inc.
- Launched
- 2013
Founders
- Pavel Durov
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