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Does GroupMe work in other countries?

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Does GroupMe work in other countries?

Please also note that GroupMe currently uses US-based numbers. Every text message sent to or received from a GroupMe number will count as an international text message sent to or received from the United States. Please check your provider for the associated rates.

Is GroupMe available in India?

Cross-platform messaging service, GroupMe has rolled out a new update and extended its reach to 90 countries including India. The new GroupMe 3.0 app enables cross-platform group messaging, private messaging, voice calls and allows creating a virtual chat room.

Who founded GroupMe?

Steve Martocci
Jared Hecht
GroupMe/Founders

Which is better WhatsApp or GroupMe?

WhatsApp is also more secure than GroupMe. While messaging through WhatsApp, all messages are encrypted and not even WhatsApp can view them. Additionally, files up to 100 MB can be shared through WhatsApp, which is equal to iMessage. GroupMe, on the other hand, has a maximum message size of 50 MB.

Can you use GroupMe without a US phone number?

Unfortunately, you can’t use GroupMe without a phone number.

Do you need a US phone number for GroupMe?

Is GroupMe owned by Skype?

GroupMe was founded by Jared Hecht and Steve Martocci in the Summer of 2010, inspired by a project conceived at the TechCrunch Disrupt Hackathon. After an acquisition in August 2011, GroupMe is now a proud member of the Skype family.

Why is GroupMe popular?

While it’s not as widely-used as international apps like WhatsApp and WeChat, GroupMe is particularly compelling because it works on any device and users don’t even need the app to use GroupMe’s features. You can chat with your groups and share photos and videos directly over SMS.

How many people are on GroupMe?

By default, you can have up to 5,000 members in a group. GroupMe can’t support groups larger than 5,000. While it’s possible to have groups with 5,000 members, groups larger than 200 people can get noisy.

Can you join GroupMe with an email address?

You need to provide your email address and a strong password. Alternatively, you can link GroupMe with your Facebook or Twitter account. At some point during the registration, you’ll be asked to insert your phone number. The reason why GroupMe needs this is to send you a verification code or PIN.

Can GroupMe get hacked?

Edmonson said she went on social media and learned the link was being sent to a number of GroupMe users across the country. “Clicking on these links can be harmful because it can cause malware to be downloaded.

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