what is telegram

telegram

Telegram  is a cloud-based instant messaging and voice over IP service developed by Telegram FZ-LLC, a privately held company registered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The service was launched in 2013 by brothers Pavel and Nikolai Duron, who also founded the Russian social network VK. Telegram is available for free on various platforms, including Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, Linux, and web browsers. Telegram offers end-to-end encryption for messages, voice calls, and media shared on the platform.

 It also allows users to create groups with up to 200,000 members, share files up to 2GB in size, and create channels for broadcasting to an unlimited number of subscribers In addition to its messaging features, Telegram also offers a range of tools for developers, including APIs, bots, and channels, which have made it popular among the tech community. Telegram has been downloaded more than a billion times worldwide and has been the subject of controversy due to its use by extremist groups and its potential for facilitating illegal activities.