Telegram Premium was launched in June, and now there is some news for those in India who want to subscribe to the service. As per a report in TechCrunch, Telegram has slashed the monthly subscription fee for Premium users in the country.
The report stated that on October 1, several Indian users received a message in which Telegram informed them about the revision in monthly prices for Premium. The message said that the monthly fee has been reduced from ₹469 ($5.74; 1 USD= ₹82) to just ₹180 ($2.2). This is a reduction of nearly 62 per cent.
Meanwhile, those who did not receive the message, too, can see the new prices in the settings section of the messaging platform's app. TechCrunch said it independently verified this.
Citing data shared by analytics firm data.ai, the report further stated that with 120 million monthly active users, India is already one of the largest markets for Telegram.
{{/usCountry}}
{{#usCountry}}
Citing data shared by analytics firm data.ai, the report further stated that with 120 million monthly active users, India is already one of the largest markets for Telegram.
{{/usCountry}}
Telegram Premium
Premium subscribers get to unlock doubled limits, 4GB file uploads, faster downloads, exclusive stickers and reactions, improved chat management etc. Also, all existing features continue to be available for free.
Non-members also get access to certain benefits, such as downloading extra-large documents, viewing stickers sent by Premium members, and increasing counters on reactions that were already added to a message.
Follow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs. The HT News Desk covers politics, elections, government policies, the economy, business and markets, science and technology, the environment, law and order, infrastructure, education, climate issues and geopolitics, while closely tracking developments across states, institutions and global capitals. The team also leads coverage of major breaking news events, policy announcements, court proceedings, natural disasters, public emergencies and significant international developments. Reports published by the newsdesk are based on information gathered from reporters on the ground, official statements, government agencies, court records, regulatory filings, recognised institutions and other authoritative sources. Stories undergo editorial scrutiny and verification processes to ensure accuracy, fairness and relevance, and are updated as events evolve and additional information becomes available. Whether covering a key political decision in New Delhi, an economic policy shift affecting millions, a landmark court ruling or a major global event, the HT News Desk aims to provide readers with reliable, fact-based journalism that delivers not only the latest developments but also the context and analysis needed to understand their wider implications.
Home/Technology/Want to join Telegram Premium? Monthly subscription fee slashed by 62%
