Telegram Capabilities and Limitations

Updated 

Telegram is a cross‑platform, cloud‑based instant messaging service that supports end‑to‑end encrypted chats and VOIP calls. Understanding the supported capabilities and limitations of the Telegram channel in Sprinklr helps effectively manage engagement, reporting, and listening activities. This article outlines the capabilities and limitations supported for the Telegram channel in Sprinklr.

Note: To get this capability enabled in your environment, contact your Success Manager.

Telegram Capabilities

The following table outlines the capabilities and limitations supported for the Telegram channel:

Category

Capability 

Supported in Sprinklr 

Note 

Engagement 

View Telegram Direct Messages 

Yes 

- 

 

Edit Telegram Direct Messages 

No 

- 

 

Delete Telegram Direct Messages 

No 

- 

 

Edit a Published Message 

No 

- 

 

Reply to Telegram Direct Messages 

Yes 

- 

 

Ability to distinguish between Brand Messages and User Messages 

Yes 

- 

 

Telegram Polls 

No 

- 

Publishing 

Grouped Telegram Multimedia Messages 

Yes 

Multiple media files of the same type can be sent together as a single grouped message.

Limitations

  • A media group can contain only one media type (photos, videos, audio files, or documents). Mixed media types within the same group are not supported.

  • The maximum supported file size is 5 MB for photos and 20 MB for other supported media types.  

Reporting 

Reporting on Telegram Direct Messages 

Yes 

SLA and inbound reporting are available for the Telegram channel. 

Listening 

Listening for Owned Telegram Accounts 

Yes 

Listening is available only for owned accounts. Earned mentions are not supported. 

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