4 applications that can be an alternative to Telegram

*By Fabiano Nagamatsu, CEO of Osten Moove.

Currently, a bill is pending in the House of Representatives that aims to strengthen regulation and oversight of digital platforms such as messaging apps, social networks and search engines. The offer became known as PL das Fake News or PL 2630 and Plans to establish Brazil’s Internet Freedom, Responsibility and Transparency Law. This discussion divided experts and caused confusion in the networks. Keep reading and find out more!

On the one hand, there are those who support the measure and those who believe that the new law will improve the fight against misinformation and hate speech. On the other side are the platforms that fear some kind of censorship. Telegram weaves many criticisms of the project, claiming that it harms citizens’ freedom of expression.

Will Telegram end? What other alternatives can Brazilians use on mobile phones?

The application is at risk as it has minimal content control and allows free circulation of any information, this is the concern of the Supreme Electoral Court (TSE).

If the law platform can be lifted or blocked more easily. In this regard, we have compiled a list of 4 instant messaging applications that are a good alternative to Telegram, offering security and practicality.

1 – Tell Me

AboutHE FirstHE application BrazilHE instant messaging that promises to provide more securityrobustness and accessibility to its users. SayMe Messenger allows the user toIt also blocks the “print” function, in addition to the audio-to-text transcription functionality that focuses on social inclusion, allowing you to determine who can and cannot share your messages – against fake news.

In addition to SayMe Messenger, company launched CountMe Business communication application for companies what purposes to improve internal and external communication processes by maintaining the management of all communication minister mainly for the corporate world. With an excellent capacity for customization and interaction between administrators, managers and employees allowoutgoing Access on Android and iOS smartphones as well as web version.

It is expected that revenues will reach R$2 million this year. The application has end-to-end encryption. It was launched in July 2022 and aims to reach 1 million users by the end of 2023.

2 – what’s up

WhatsApp is the world’s most popular messaging app. It has end-to-end encryption since 2016. The platform is constantly improving its security and privacy features, such as improvements to settings for sending messages to many people at once.

3 – Facebook Messenger

The nearly ubiquitous Facebook Messenger may not be the first platform that comes to mind when it comes to security, but the mobile app includes options for end-to-end encrypted communication.

Despite being a Facebook-affiliated app, Messenger is a great option for those who want to securely exchange messages.

4 – Signal

Signal is a messaging app aimed specifically at people who are more concerned about security. It is a free platform with its own end-to-end encryption protocol.

Ease of use without sacrificing security makes Signal a great option for these users. Its protocol is so powerful that WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger also use it.

Did you like the options? If you have other alternatives to Telegram aimed at security and fighting Fake News, it is worth commenting on our social networks. Entertainment!