Different Channels And Groups On Telegram, Here's The Explanation

Telegram provides groups and channels for its users. (photo: doc. telegram)

JAKARTA - Like almost all messaging apps, Telegram offers the ability to create and join groups, private or public. Telegram groups can accommodate up to 200,000 members and are a powerful communication tool but at the same time, should not be confused with a channel.

But before joining a group or channel on Telegram, we should first understand what the difference is between the two.

Just note that Telegram groups can have up to 200,000 participants and it is impossible to keep group exchanges private, so your group chats are not end-to-end encrypted.

However, Telegram groups are already private by default, which means only people who have been invited or who have the "t.me" invite link can join. It is also possible to make a group public, which will then appear in group/channel search results and be available to anyone to follow.

Above all, Telegram groups should not be confused with Channels. Groups are designed for multi-party chat, which means that the chat is two-way. Preferably, Channels are not very interactive, as Telegram channels are designed to deliver content to a large audience.

You are not a channel member, but you can subscribe to one channel. Telegram channels can have an unlimited number of subscribers. Whenever you post on a channel, the message will be signed using the channel name and photo and not your own, where only the channel administrator has the right to post in any way.

The channel also offers a whole section of media metrics with analytical tools and statistics on traffic, engagement, employment. Telegram channels have the same functions as the official Twitter, Instagram or Facebook accounts of a media organization, institution, personality or company.

NextPit COM, for example, has a Telegram group called “NextPit COM Community”, which allows its readers to join in live chat with journalists.

On the other hand, they also have a Telegram Channel "NextPit News COM" which is a place to share articles published on the site, and also a place where subscribers can only read and share posts.