How to pay for Telegram Premium in Russia and will the messenger become paid for everyone

The first release of Telegram was almost 9 years ago, on August 14, 2013. Recently the messenger entered the top 5 most downloaded

applications in the world.At the same time, the number of active users of the application has already exceeded 700 million people per month. Now the official blog of the messenger reports that Telegram is launching a paid subscription - Telegram Premium.

The main goal of the launch, the developers noted,“add all those resource-intensive features that users have been asking for,” and also “keep free access to the most powerful messenger on the planet.”

What features does Telegram Premium have?

— The maximum upload file size will increase from 2 to 4 GB. At the same time, all users will be able to download files of extended volume, even if they do not have a subscription.

- You can download photos, videos and documents at maximum speed without restrictions. Now it will depend only on the Internet connection of the Premium user.

— For Telegram Premium, almost all limitsapplications will double: the number of subscriptions to channels will increase to 1000; folders with chats - up to 20 folders (each can contain up to 200 chats); connected accounts - up to four; pinned chats - up to 10, favorite stickers - up to 10.

— In the “About Me” section you can leave a longer onedescription, as well as use any links. The limit for captioning a photo or video doubles, and the number of selected GIF animations increases to 400. Also, Telegram Premium owners can simultaneously use up to 20 convenient short public links like t.me/ for their groups and channels.

- A feature that some users are especially looking forward to - a transcription button will appear next to voice messages.

- There will also be more animated stickers.

— And more than 10 new emoji for reacting to messages.

- Users will be able to set any folder as the default folder. Premium subscribers will also automatically be able to archive new chats and turn off notifications about them.

— In addition, video avatars of subscribers will be played for all users in all sections of the application.

- A special icon will appear next to each Premium subscriber's name. In addition, new application icons will be available.

- One of the most pleasant features is the disabling of ads.

Telegram will be paid?

No.The main functionality of the application will remain free. As Telegram noted, “all existing features that users have come to rely on for nearly a decade remain free for everyone.” At the same time, even those users who have not subscribed to a Premium subscription will not be left out. For example, those with the free version will be able to download very large files and view stickers sent by subscribers. In addition, they will be able to join already added advanced reactions to a message, which will increase the counter next to them.

How to pay for a premium subscription in Russia?

Subscription costs 449 rubles per month, IT communityExploit shared tips on how to do this. So far, you can only pay for a subscription on Apple phones, and there are several ways to do this.

If you have an MTS or Beeline SIM card, thenYou can subscribe to a Premium subscription using your Apple ID. To do this, in the settings you need to go to the “Payment and Delivery” item, and indicate your phone number as a means of payment. In this case, funds will be debited from your mobile phone account.

Collage "Hi-tech"

You can help your friends by giving them a balanceto your wallet. To do this, go to the App Store, click on the avatar and select the “Send a gift card by e-mail” function. You can select the desired amount and click the “Buy” button.

Update the messenger and launch @PremiumBot into the bot. Then you just need to follow the instructions and pay by card.

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