BiP (software)

BiP
Other namesBiP – Messaging, Voice and Video Calling
Developer(s)Lifecell Ventures Cooperatief U.A.
Websitewww.bip.com

BiP is a freeware instant messaging application developed by Lifecell Ventures Cooperatief U.A., a subsidiary of Turkcell incorporated in the Netherlands.[1] It allows users to send text messages, voice messages and video calling, and it can be downloaded from the App Store, Google Play, and Huawei AppGallery.[2][3] BiP has over 53 million users worldwide,[4] and was first released in 2013.[5]

Functions

BiP is a secure,[6] and free communication platform. BiP allows making video and audio calls, allows sharing images, videos and location. BiP includes instant translations to 106 languages and exchange rates.[3][7] President Erdoğan's Communications Office opposed WhatsApp's enforcement of its updated privacy policy and announced that Erdoğan left WhatsApp and opened an account in Telegram and BiP. The Turkish Ministry of National Defense has announced that it will move information groups to BiP for the same reason.[2][8]

Others

Banglalink announced a BiP messenger partnership in Bangladesh[9][10][11] The Communications Office of President Erdoğan opposed WhatsApp's enforcement of its updated privacy policy and announced that Erdoğan left WhatsApp and opened an account in Telegram and BiP. The Turkish Ministry of National Defense has announced that it will move information groups to BiP for the same reason.[2][8]

The CEO of BiP is Burak Akinci.[citation needed]

The number of downloads of the app is 80 million globally.[6]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Whatsapp controversy: Turkey's top officials, institutions switch to new messaging app". ARY NEWS. 2021-01-12. Retrieved 2021-01-16.
  2. ^ a b c "Cumhurbaşkanımız Erdogan haberleşme uygulamaları BiP ve Telegram'a katıldı". Cumhurbaşkanımız Erdogan haberleşme uygulamaları BiP ve Telegram’a katıldı. (in Turkish). Retrieved 2021-01-12.
  3. ^ a b "BiP – Messaging, Voice and Video Calling - Apps on Google Play". play.google.com. Retrieved 2021-01-13.
  4. ^ "Turkey: Local messaging apps boom after WhatsApp update". aa.com.tr. Archived from the original on 2021-01-13. Retrieved 2021-01-13.
  5. ^ "WhatsApp Dropped by Erdogan After Facebook Privacy Changes". Bloomberg.com. 2021-01-10. Retrieved 2021-01-16.
  6. ^ a b "Fast and secure Turkish messaging app BiP introduces group, chat import". Profit by Pakistan Today. 2021-05-07. Retrieved 2021-05-17.
  7. ^ "Turkcell Launches Voice and Video Calls on Its IP-Based Communication Application BiP". www.businesswire.com. 2015-11-27. Retrieved 2021-01-13.
  8. ^ a b "Turkey's top institutions switch from Whatsapp to BiP". TRT World. 2021-01-11.
  9. ^ "Banglalink announces BiP messenger exclusive partnership in Bangladesh". The Business Standard. 2023-08-22. Retrieved 2024-04-13.
  10. ^ "VEON's Banglalink Announces Strategic Partnership with Digital Communication platform BiP in Bangladesh". www.veon.com. Retrieved 2024-04-13.
  11. ^ "VEON's Banglalink Announces Strategic Partnership with Digital Communication platform BiP in Bangladesh". markets.businessinsider.com. 2024-04-12. Retrieved 2024-04-13.



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