The Unwelcome Fee: A Fresh Reason for Developers to Rethink Telegram The recent saga surrounding Telegram's attempt to charge users in certain countries for SMS validation has sparked a wider discussion among developers about the implications of this move.
What began as a minor annoyance for one user has highlighted the app's ongoing struggles with user experience and monetization strategies.
In some parts of the world, including Kenya, Telegram has been found to be requesting premium account fees in exchange for SMS validation.