There is information in the network that Telegram may launch Premium-subscription, which will allow to use the messenger without advertising, as well as provide access to additional functions.

Among the named features – increased limits in the application, the transcription of audio messages into text, downloading files up to 4 GB in size, and so on. According to preliminary reports, the subscription will cost $4.99/month.

What else may appear in a paid subscription to Telegram?

• Increased limits: it will be possible to add up to 200 channels in a folder, fix 10 channels in the main tab.
• Downloading files up to 4 GB instead of 2 GB.
• Paid subscribers will get priority when downloading files, downloading will be faster.
• Automatic transcription of voice messages.
• Disabling of official ads.
• More reactions to messages, access to premium stickers with “unique effects”.
• Video avatar option.
• Additional icons for the app.

Pavel Durov announced Telegram Premium in November 2021. At that time, he said he planned to launch the mess