Users can subscribe via the App Store, Google Play (Telegram Settings > Telegram Premium) or @PremiumBot. Subscribing via the bot gives users a discounted price, because the payments are not subject to fees from Apple or Google.
-@PremiumBot is currently accessible from the direct versions of Telegram's Android, Desktop and macOS apps.
+@PremiumBot is currently accessible from the direct versions of Telegram's Android, Desktop and macOS apps.
Yes! All features that existed before Telegram Premium was introduced remain free to use – including unlimited cloud storage, large groups and channels, voice and video calls, support for multiple devices and accounts, tens of thousands of stickers and countless other features. Moreover, future Telegram updates will continue to add new features for all users.
-There are no restrictions for non-Premium users. On the contrary, many premium features also benefit free users. For example, anyone can download 4 GB files uploaded by premium users, watch the animations of premium stickers, or tap to increase the count of exclusive reactions already added by premium users.
+There are no restrictions on communication between Premium and non-Premium users. On the contrary, many premium features also benefit free users. For example, anyone can download 4 GB files uploaded by premium users, watch the animations of premium stickers, or tap to increase the count of exclusive reactions already added by premium users.
++Users with Telegram Premium may limit who is able to start a chat with them – but if you are one of their contacts or they message you first, this setting does not apply.
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The full list of premium features is available on the @Premium channel.
@@ -109,7 +112,7 @@ Check out our Premium Terms of Service for more information…">Q: Why can my non-premium friends add premium reactions?
Some premium features can be accessed by users who did not subscribe, provided that a subscriber uses them first. For example, if you subscribe and add a premium reaction to a message, your friends can add reactions of the same type to that message. This also applies to files: any user can download large 2+ GB files uploaded by premium users.
Q: Why do I still see advertisements in channels?
-Official Sponsored Messages are minimalist, non-targeted advertisements that Telegram may show in some large, public one-to-many channels that have a high number of subscribers. These advertisements will be hidden for users that subscribe to Telegram Premium.
+Official Sponsored Messages are minimalist, non-targeted advertisements that Telegram may show in some large, public one-to-many channels that have a high number of subscribers. These advertisements will be hidden for users that subscribe to Telegram Premium.
Channel admins may independently post promotional content via messages or media in their communities – this is outside Telegram’s control, and would still appear for Premium users.
See our Terms of Service for a detailed explanation.
@@ -241,7 +244,7 @@ Check out our Premium Terms of Service for more information…">Q: Can I buy a premium subscription for my groups and channels?
Premium features are currently tied to individual users, and can be utilized in any chat – benefiting not only the Premium user, but also their contacts and subscribers. That said, future developments for Telegram Premium could include community-focused options.
Q: Can I buy a premium subscription for my bots?
-Premium bots are currently not supported. Telegram evolves quickly, be sure to follow our blog to find out if this feature becomes available in the future.
+Premium bots are currently not supported. Telegram evolves quickly, be sure to follow our blog to find out if this feature becomes available in the future.
Payments
Q: Are there any discounts?
Yearly subscriptions are available at a significant discount. Additionally, all subscriptions purchased via @PremiumBot are discounted by default, since they are not subject to fees from Apple or Google.