Simply let a channel admin create a voice chat (with everyone else on mute by default, unless they're specifically unmuted by an admin - this can be a configurable setting).
That way a channel can easily communicate with his followers!
When group video calls will be implemented, this feature can go hand to hand with live video streaming support; as suggested here [DELETED] #80
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As of March 2021 it is possible to create voice chats in channels. There are no more limits on the number of participants.
The update also brings recordable voice chats, rich lists of participants, raise hand mechanics, invite links for speakers and listeners, voice chat titles, and a way for public figures to join voice chats as their channels.
I agree, but as I said earlier in this thread - for a channel with 100k subscribers for example that wants to interact with his subscribers, creating another group will require the members to join it and slightly complicate things..
for less complications... after creating the group disable any kind of posting and messaging in the group... only the owner can post ... maybe the time of the next voice chat .
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This was added in the beta version!! Thanks Telegram!!
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My suggestion for channels, change whole terminology and concept, Name 'Voice Chat' as Radio, 'Join' as Listen, 'Leave' as Off, No participant list (counter may be), No Raise a hand means subscribers should not allowed to speak (basic concept of channel from Admin side only and hidden subscribers, should not be disturbed by any feature), No time display after Off radio (Leave), experience should be like a Radio, Participant should only Listen/Mute/ChangeVolume/TurnOff, I can explain a bit more but I think this much enough for understanding.
Status changed to Fixed
Admin Dog
As of March 2021 it is possible to create voice chats in channels. There are no more limits on the number of participants. The update also brings recordable voice chats, rich lists of participants, raise hand mechanics, invite links for speakers and listeners, voice chat titles, and a way for public figures to join voice chats as their channels. You can find more information about the update in the blog: https://telegram.org/blog/voice-chats-on-steroids
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Thanks Telegram!!
The update also brings recordable voice chats, rich lists of participants, raise hand mechanics, invite links for speakers and listeners, voice chat titles, and a way for public figures to join voice chats as their channels.
You can find more information about the update in the blog: https://telegram.org/blog/voice-chats-on-steroids