BiP (software)

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

BiP
Other namesBiP – Messaging, Voice and Video Calling
Developer(s)Turkcell
Websitewww.turkcell.com.tr/servisler/BiP 

Features

BiP is a secure and free communication platform. BiP allows to make video and audio call, allow sharing images, videos and location. BiP also include instant translations to 106 languages and exchange rates.[3][6]

Reactions to WhatsApp Privacy Policy

President Erdoğan's Communications Office opposed the enforcement of the confidentiality agreement and announced that Erdogan 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][7]

See also

References
  1. "Turkey's top officials, institutions switch switch from Whatsapp to BiP". ARY NEWS. 2021-01-12. Retrieved 2021-01-16.
  2. "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. "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. Retrieved 2021-01-13.
  5. "WhatsApp Dropped by Erdogan After Facebook Privacy Changes". Bloomberg.com. 2021-01-10. Retrieved 2021-01-16.
  6. "Turkcell Launches Voice and Video Calls on Its IP-Based Communication Application BiP". www.businesswire.com. 2015-11-27. Retrieved 2021-01-13.
  7. "Turkey's top institutions switch from Whatsapp to BiP". TRT World. 2021-01-11.


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