Telegram Messenger

Telegram Messenger is a cloud-based, cross-platform instant messaging application that was launched in August 2013 by Pavel Durov and his brother Nikolai Durov. Initially developed in Russia, the company behind Telegram, Telegram FZ-LLC, is now based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The app is available on multiple platforms, including Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, Linux, and web browsers, allowing users to exchange messages, share media and files, and hold private and group voice or video calls. As of March 2025, Telegram surpassed 1 billion monthly active users, reflecting its widespread adoption and popularity worldwide.