Any good Telegram alternative? (lemm.ee)

submitted 3 months ago by TheDorkfromYork@lemm.ee to c/privacy@lemmy.ml

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I tried SimpleX but the VPN kill switch on my phone prevents syncing with my computer.

I use telegram primarily as a note taking app with sync features.

Occasionally I send files to friends, so having easy set up for tech illiterate would be great.

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[-] mipadaitu@lemmy.world 71 points 3 months ago

Signal

[-] Sparkega@sh.itjust.works 5 points 3 months ago

So easy to setup my tech illiterate parents could do it.

[-] delirious_owl@discuss.online 3 points 3 months ago

Now try without a phone number. Go ahead. Try

[-] possiblylinux127@lemmy.zip 3 points 3 months ago

You can't

That's not the point though

[-] EngineerGaming@feddit.nl 1 points 3 months ago

Not even that. Go set it up even with a phone number but without a smartphone.

Let's just say my mom would not be able to do that.

[-] Sparkega@sh.itjust.works 1 points 3 months ago

I think the intent is baby steps for those who aren't already privacy invested. Getting parents or tech illiterate to switch to Signal is a win. They weren't hiding their number anyway.

I currently have a Signal account tied to a sim not in my name. Getting a burner with cash is an option then park it. Or, if you're lucky enough to live near a payphone and can gain access to the number, you can activate a signal with a phone call.

[-] JSharp1436@mstdn.social 1 points 3 months ago

@Sparkega @delirious_owl

Have you ever used Wire?

[-] possiblylinux127@lemmy.zip 1 points 3 months ago

Not as good as some others around

[-] clot27@lemm.ee 3 points 3 months ago

Signal can't do shit Canit sync messages b/w devices seamlessly? Doe it have unlimited storage? Channels? Isn't upload size limit 100mb? Telegram has 4gb. Advance Bots? Good Ui/Ux? High quality stickers? Big public groups? Mini apps? Lol, signal is NOT an alternative to telegram as a whole, it can only partly replace its messaging functionality

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