Telegram Premium is a subscription service that unlocks enhanced limits and exclusive features while supporting the app’s independent development.

What You Get with Premium

Subscribing provides several functional and cosmetic upgrades:

  • Doubled Limits: Join up to 1,000 channels, create 20 chat folders (with 200 chats each), and pin up to 10 chats.

  • 4 GB File Uploads: Upload individual files up to 4 GB (free users are limited to 2 GB).

  • Faster Downloads: Access the fastest possible download speeds permitted by your network.

  • Voice-to-Text: Instantly transcribe voice and video messages into text.

  • Translation Tools: Real-time translation for entire chats and channels as you scroll.

  • No Ads: A completely ad-free experience in public channels.

  • Exclusive Customization: Includes unique stickers with full-screen effects, custom emoji, animated profile pictures, and a premium profile badge.

  • Advanced Chat Management: Tools to set a default chat folder or automatically archive/mute new chats.

How to Buy Telegram Premium

Pricing typically ranges from $3.99 to $4.99 per month depending on your region, with annual plans often offering a discount (roughly two months free).

  1. Via App Settings (Standard):
    • Open Settings in your Telegram app.
    • Tap on Telegram Premium.
    • Select a monthly or annual plan and confirm payment via the App Store or Google Play.
  2. Via @PremiumBot (Discounted):
    • Search for the official @PremiumBot on Telegram.
    • This method is often cheaper because it bypasses Apple/Google platform fees.
  3. Via Fragment (Crypto):
    • You can purchase a subscription or “gift” one to yourself using Toncoin (TON) on the official Fragment platform.
  4.  Gifts:
    • You can buy a 3, 6, or 12-month subscription for another user by visiting their profile, tapping the three dots (⋮), and selecting Gift Premium.