Ever since WhatsApp graced the market with its efficiency and minimalism, users have been highly attracted to it; it has more than 2.2 billion monthly active users. India and Brazil are the top two countries with the highest WhatsApp using populations, with 490 and 120 million monthly active users, respectively. However, it looks like WhatsApp is not the only beast on the market. Telegram is rapidly growing in Russia and its neighboring countries. It’s considered the second-best alternative to WhatsApp and has an edge over it due to the channels feature.
It’s basic principle: a strong focus on privacy and security, will never let it go out of style. Moreover, unlike WhatsApp, it allows multiple accounts for one user and one account on multiple devices.
Moreover, it’s also much easier and more secure to connect over Telegram since you don’t need to give up your number for that; your username will do the trick. WhatsApp only allows a sharing limit of 100 MB, while Telegram offers a whopping 2 GB limit for larger files.
The most impressive feature of Telegram is probably the private chats, as they are end-to-end encrypted. Some users might complain that WhatsApp has had that since 2016 for all users, but that’s not all.
WhatsApp has end-to-end encryption on all chats and doesn’t allow multiple devices to log in to one account because of that. However, Telegram one-ups WhatsApp here by offering end-to-end encryption and cloud storage for multiple device login. Also, WhatsApp’s ties to Meta might turn off privacy advocates.
Lastly, private chats on Telegram don’t allow users to take a screenshot or forward messages and can be set to self-destruct the messages after a given time.
If you’re debating whether or not you should sign up on Telegram, we’d suggest going ahead with it. It makes the most sense to use Telegram and WhatsApp both; we’re saying this because most of the world- roughly one out of seven people- use WhatsApp. The rest of the internet users are bound to have Telegram.
In today’s blog, we’ll discuss how to know if someone is on a Telegram call.
How to Know If Someone Is on Telegram Call
Let’s get to your initial question: is there a way for you to know when a user is on a Telegram call? Fortunately, yes! There’s a very simple method to do so; call them. If you get a busy or a waiting tag, they’re on a Telegram call with someone else.
If you don’t wish to call them, the only other thing to do is to send them a message asking if they’re busy on a call. However, chances are they’ll only reply once they get off the call, so there isn’t much point in doing this.
But if they happen to be in the middle of a particularly long call, they might just reply, so you’ll need to decide if it’s worth it.
Telegram calls are a highly convenient mode of communication; they only require an internet connection and are free of ads. So, it’s common for the person on the other end to be busy occasionally. However, if it’s happening frequently, maybe it’s something you should talk about.
Now that you’ve gotten the answer, let’s discuss a few other topics you might be interested in. For example, how do you actually call someone on Telegram?
Here’s how to audio call someone on Telegram
Step 1: Open the Telegram mobile app on your phone.
Step 2: Next, you’ll see a list of all your Telegram conversations, not unlike WhatsApp. Tap on the chat of the user you’re trying to call. Alternatively, search for them by tapping the magnifying glass icon at the screen’s top right.
Step 3: Once there, you’ll see a telephone icon next to a three dots icon at the screen’s top right corner. Tap on it.
That’s all you had to do! You’ll see a waiting tag as they pick up your call. If they’re on a Telegram user, you’ll see a busy tag there instead.
Here’s how to video call someone on Telegram
It’s quite simple to video call someone on Telegram as well. There are two methods of doing this and we’ll both today.
Follow the first and second steps from the last guide.
Step 3: Instead of the telephone icon, tap on the three dots icon. When you’ll do so, a drop-down menu will materialize.
Step 4: Tap on the second option under Mute called Video call, and you’re all set!
You can also turn an audio call into a video one by tapping on the video camera icon at the bottom. It’s easy and quick, and both of you can get prepared for the video call rather than you springing it on them.
Here’s how to change the privacy setting on Telegram calls
Now, you know how to audio or video call whomever you want. But, what should be done if you don’t wish for someone to call you on Telegram? We all have someone in our lives who cannot quit their incessant calling.
Well, thankfully, Telegram has a provision for that, too!
Step 1: Launch Telegram and tap on the hamburger icon at the page’s top left corner.
Step 2: A layover menu will appear with several options; locate and tap on Settings.
Step 3: Under the Settings, tap Privacy and Security. You’ll now see an option called Calls under Privacy. Tap on that.
Step 4: Next, you’ll see a subheading Who can call me? with three options: Everybody, My Contacts, Nobody. Select according to your convenience.
Step 5: If there’s only one person you wish to stop calling, Telegram has something special for you.
The second subheading on that page is Add exceptions, with two options: Never Allow, and Add Users. Tap on the first one.
Step 6: On the next page, you’ll see your Telegram contact list. Select the person who bothers you, and tap the blue circular icon with a white tick at the screen’s bottom right corner.
Now you don’t have anything to worry about this problem of yours anymore!
In conclusion
As today’s blog is coming to an end, Let’s do a quick recap on all we discussed today.
Telegram is a rapidly growing, resourceful platform. It’s probably WhatsApp’s only competitor in the social media messaging platforms’ market today. While there are many stellar features that set it apart from WhatsApp, popularity is still winning at the moment.
If you want to find out whether or not someone is on a Telegram call, all you need to do is call them! You’ll be able to see a busy tag, or a waiting tag if they’re speaking to someone else. The only other way to know if they’re busy is to send them a message, but it’s not a very efficient alternative.
We’ve also discussed how you can make audio/video calls to someone and block the calls from the users you don’t particularly like.
If we could be of any help to you, or if you have any doubts or suggestions, don’t hesitate to leave a comment!
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