Telegram Faces Block in Nepal — What It Means for Remote Workers & Freelancers

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Heads up to anyone using Telegram for client comms or community building:

On July 18, 2025, Nepal’s telecom regulator ordered a nationwide block on Telegram, citing a surge in fraud cases. But Telegram is pushing back, stating it has cooperated fully with judicial authorities and actively removes harmful or illegal content, including anything tied to scams or money laundering.

“We’ve consistently responded to court requests from Nepal,” Telegram told news agency ANI, as highlighted by Durov’s Code.

This isn’t the first case in recent months:

Vietnam temporarily banned Telegram in May 2025 over local compliance issues. (The ban has reportedly been lifted.)

Malaysia also demanded a pause in June, over concerns around unverified political content.

Why this matters for us:
If you freelance internationally, especially in regions like Southeast Asia or South Asia, sudden blocks like these can seriously disrupt communication. Many of us rely on Telegram for:

Client chats & group channels

Community-building

File sharing & updates

Anonymous support in politically sensitive areas

🧠 What to do:

Always have backup communication channels (email, Slack, Discord, Matrix, etc.)

Use VPNs cautiously and legally, respecting local laws

Stay up to date on platform compliance policies if you're managing your own communities

Have you ever had a key tool like Telegram suddenly go offline in a country you work with? How did you handle it?

Let’s talk strategies
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