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Digital illustration showing users in India rapidly switching to VPNs and alternative messaging apps following a Telegram ban.

India's Telegram Ban Boosts VPN and Rival App Downloads

Within 24 hours of an Indian High Court upholding a temporary ban on Telegram to combat exam fraud, data from VPN providers showed a 300% surge in new Indian subscriptions.

Sophie Laurent·June 19, 2026