Heh, this thing will kill industries, and people. Billionaires news na Gazeti ndio watu wanatambua kenya, but apparentlly the site has commissioned new servers to accomoddate increased traffic of content. Owner is still in exile but is in the process of acquiring servers and a data centre worth 1.2M$ from Japan. U thought Torrents are big, await a new surprise. The server will allow Peer To peer connections with anonimity. In short, you will be able to send anonymous content to anyone via an app. Yep, expect Kidnappings and all that drama!
Whatsapp founder also wondered how he was paid that colossal amount for that app by zuckberg. Kuna vile they make money, maybe @Electronics4u@mollisleloaded@mandella watuambie. But kuna pesa mahali juu telegram gained followers after that ISIS shutdown on the page.
It’s just that… invest to create large user base then cash in, but I think if Telegram was sold it would harm its integrity so you will probably see a merger with an existing power.
few ppl know how w/app makes cash but one of the many theories is that they gather data and info about users preferences which they sell to marketers or other ppl who will use it for commerce , eg if they can be able to know if xxx ppl like apples over orange then they will b able to present the message to the suppliers of apples
Now tell me how Jumia makes money! Online shops zinakam na ubaya. Delivery fee ya 100 bob doesnt cut it na wanakuletea kabati mzima! Data mining imekuwa, kenya is illegal though. Kuna page imekam itakupatia co-operate contacts za email. Truecaller , shazam is another one. No ads
Hio true caller siipendi. Unaeza pata msee ameku-save na jina ya ufala. Alafu a potetial client using the app dails your number only for them to be displayed a rather inapproprite name. Chance ya ku-make first impression Gone!
Na bado watu wanafight Uber! Market isnt right sahii, juu ya legislation. Ile siku wataa amua kuangusha their finacial weight kenya, ata watu wa nduthi watakuwa nayo.
For those wondering how those companies make money ever asked yourself why Data scientists /Engineers /Analysts are currently the most sought people/Careers
Companies looking to make large investments rely on info of such apps - hakuna cha bure ad or no ad. For instance based on information gathered from sites and apps a company can gauge how Subaru 's are favored against Toyota’s & invest accordingly in a certain market.
According to their FAQ
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Q: Who are the people behind Telegram?
Telegram is supported by Pavel and Nikolai Durov. Pavel supports Telegram financially and ideologically while Nikolai’s input is technological. To make Telegram possible, Nikolai developed a unique custom data protocol, which is open, secure and optimized for work with multiple data-centers. As a result, Telegram combines security, reliability and speed on any network.
While the Durov brothers were born in Russia, as were some of the key developers, Telegram is not connected to Russia – legally or physically. Telegram’s HQ is in Berlin.
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Q: Will you have ads? Or sell my data? Or steal my beloved and enslave my children?
No.
Q: How are you going to make money out of this?
We believe in fast and secure messaging that is also 100% free.
Pavel Durov, who shares our vision, supplied Telegram with a generous donation through his Digital Fortress fund, so we have quite enough money for the time being. If Telegram runs out, we’ll invite our users to donate and add non-essential paid options to break even. But making profits will never be a goal for Telegram.