Telegram Premium(Credit: Telegram/PCMag)Monetizing private messaging has, historically, not been a priority for Telegram and default E2EE messaging platforms. After you sign up for an account and sign in, Telegram asks for access to your phone's Contact list to find other people on Telegram. Like the other two apps, Telegram can function without accessing your Contact list. Notably, you can choose when your Telegram account self-destructs after a period of inactivity, be it a month or up to two years. Group ChatsFar from a messy SMS or email thread, Telegram groups come with fine-grained control to help you keep order.