Earlier this month, the popular instant messaging platform Telegram confirmed that it is working on a “Premium” subscription that will be available soon. Telegram Premium became available to users worldwide on Monday, so people can now pay for faster downloads and other additional features.
As Telegram says in a blog post, Telegram Premium is being introduced at a special time for the platform as it has currently reached 700 million monthly active users. Telegram believes that the Premium subscription will help the app become even better and more popular, as well as offering exclusive features for those who decide to support Telegram.
A premium subscription does not make Telegram a paid app, but adds additional features that enhance the messaging experience. At the same time, the current functions of Telegram will remain free for all users.
What will change in Telegram Premium?
One of the main features of Telegram Premium is support for larger files. Currently, any Telegram user can send and receive files up to 2 GB in size. With Telegram Premium, this limit doubles to 4GB, which is enough to download a 1080p movie or 4K video. While only Premium members can download 4 GB files, anyone can download and open these files.
In terms of file downloads, Telegram Premium users will enjoy faster download and upload speeds than regular users.
Telegram Premium also doubles down on restrictions when it comes to groups and channels, pinned chats, public links, and saved GIFs. For example, each premium user will be able to join 1,000 groups and channels instead of 500, and the favorite saved GIFs limit is increased from 200 to 400.
Other features include a built-in audio-to-text message converter, exclusive stickers and reactions, a new chat manager that allows users to create custom folders, animated profile pictures, customizable app icons, and a profile icon to highlight who is a Premium subscriber.
According to Telegram, a paid subscription will not only help protect the app from ads, but also support the free version of Telegram for everyone.
How about free Telegram?
Telegram also announced that some updates will be available to users for free. Public groups can now add a “Request to Join” button so group admins can verify members before allowing them to chat. In addition, the platform is expanding its verification program for groups, channels, and bots.
Users of the free version of Telegram will also get an improved chat preview on Android and a new interface for showing file sharing progress on iOS. Another improvement for all Telegram users on iOS is full ProMotion support on supported iPhone and iPad models to play smooth animations at 120Hz.
Unsurprisingly, Telegram says some of the new free features will hit Premium users first.
Prices and Availability
Telegram Premium is now available to users. The subscription costs $4.99 per month. You can download the latest version of Telegram for iOS and Android for free.
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