messaging
Skype vs Telegram
Skype started first, in 2003, 10 years before Telegram.
Why Skype lasted
- The username graph of the 2000s still has grandparents on it.
- Microsoft cannot quite kill the brand without a press cycle.
Why Telegram lasted
- Channels, bots, and huge groups made it infrastructure for places WhatsApp is a family chat.
- Durov as a walking opposition brand is a distribution channel, for better and worse.
Questions
Which is older, Skype or Telegram?
Skype started first, in 2003, 10 years before Telegram.
How long has Skype been running?
Skype has been up 23 years 47 days, since 2003-08-01.
How long has Telegram been running?
Telegram has been up 13 years 34 days, since 2013-08-14.
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Dates are founding dates from the written entries. Play which is older, or see the oldest messaging still running.