Telegram, as one of the most popular messengers in the world, has taken a big step towards monetization and improving the user experience in recent years by introducing the premium version. Now, according to the official report of the Telegram team, the number of premium users has exceeded 15 million; an impressive number that indicates the high trust and global acceptance of the special services of this platform.

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📈 What is Telegram Premium Subscription?

Telegram Premium is a subscription version of the application that provides users with features beyond the free version. Some of its features include:
• Increased file upload limit to 4 GB
• Much higher download speed
• Ability to send exclusive stickers
• More advanced chat management
• No ads
• Premium badge on the profile

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🚀 Rapid growth of premium users

Telegram introduced its premium service in June 2022. After two years, the number of premium users has reached more than 15 million. This growth shows that users are willing to pay for more features.

🔍 Success factors in growth:
• Transparency in features and a clear difference with the free version
• Competitive pricing compared to other platforms
• Smart marketing in the app and through official channels
• Users' need for more professional tools for content management, advertising, or building large channels

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💰 A sustainable source of income for Telegram

Telegram operated for years without a specific revenue model. With the addition of the premium service, Telegram was finally able to create a sustainable revenue model without the need to sell user data.

The important point here is that by maintaining privacy policies, Telegram has managed to attract millions of people to the premium version without extensive advertising or coercion.

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🌍 Geographical distribution of premium users

According to unofficial statistics, most premium users are located in countries such as India, Russia, Iran, the United States, and Arab-speaking countries. This shows the diversity of users and the widespread use of this service in different regions of the world.

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🔮 The Future of Telegram Premium

Given the current growing trend, it is predicted that the number of premium users will reach more than 30 million by the end of 2025. It is also possible that new features will be added to the premium version, such as:
• The ability to professionally edit posts
• Special features for channel and group administrators
• Professional data analysis tools for content creators