Il telegram It is a communication system invented over a hundred years ago, which represented an innovation and an important turning point in the world of individual communication.
It may be considered outdated in most cases, but it is still very relevant in some circumstances where it is important not only to say something, but to do so by demonstrating sincerity and participation.
The telegram is received by the recipient in paper form and is characterised, compared to other similar systems such as the letter or postcard, by its quick deliveryThis feature makes it a more expensive means of communication than others.
It's well known that the telegram—with the advent of new technologies like the telephone and then the internet—is considered an obsolete system, but it remains the most suitable and effective method for specific communications, such as condolences, congratulations, or good wishes to people you respect but with whom you are not so close.
The telegram is, therefore, an elegant and profound way to make your closeness felt on special occasions, but without causing disturbance and being invasive as in the case of a phone call, for example.
For this reason, and also because of the cost (telegrams are paid for by the number of words), the telegram generally carries messages that are profound, but also concise.
Ways to send a telegram
The classic method of sending a telegram is to go to the post office, but currently the following services are available:
- • Telephone dispatch: the telegram is dictated by telephone to the operator in charge;
- • online submission: it can be done directly from your home or work computer, simply by knowing how to make a telegram online.
How does online telegram work?
Il online telegram service It is offered by various operators and companies, both via the web and via mobile phone applications.
In most cases, but not all, you may be asked to register for the service, but the writing of the telegram will remain free until the decision and confirmation of sending.
The text sent will be transcribed and delivered to the recipient in paper format, maintaining all its authority and elegance of the beginning; delivery, if not immediate, is delayed by only a few hours.
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Advantages of online telegram
I advantages of online telegram compared to sending from the post office or dictating by telephone there are many, among which the following stand out:
- • the fact that you can send it without having to leave your home;
- • il price per word usually lower than other types of shipping;
- • the possibility of being able to take all the time necessary to write it, without the psychological pressure of an interlocutor, be it a postal worker or a person on the other end of the line;
- • the ability to send it 24 hours a day;
- • the presence of the function, almost always free, of track telegram online and know exactly where it is along the route and be notified at the exact moment of delivery;
- • il legal value of online telegram, which is the same as a telegram sent from the post office: certain proof of sending presupposes receipt and knowledge of the content by the recipient;
- • the possibility of sending multiple messages simultaneously to different recipients.
Tips for writing a telegram online
In writing a telegram online it is advisable to adopt some precautions.
Il number of words should be kept to a minimum because, as already mentioned, the price depends on the number of words in the message. Considering that articles and prepositions count as whole words, a certain grammatical license is allowed.
For example, you could write: "We express our congratulations on your graduation" (6 words) instead of "We express our congratulations on your graduation" (10 words). The recipient will understand that this is not a grammatical error.
Taking as a reference what is present on the website of letterasenzabusta.com, one of the many Italian online services, the rates indicated are as follows:
- • up to 15 words: €6,96;
- • up to 45 words: €9,94;
- • up to 95 words: €13,66;
- • up to 195 words: €21,12;
- • up to 495 words: €40,99.
Furthermore, attention must be paid to Special characters. Not all characters are accepted by online telegram systems. Of course, all letters, uppercase and lowercase, numbers, punctuation marks and some other special characters are: it is advisable to check on the site or application you intend to use, which characters are accepted and which are not, so as not to receive requests for corrections that will delay the submission.
Finally, the line breaks are not accepted in online telegrams, so the various paragraphs of the message must be written one after the other.
Paying for a telegram online
The different platforms and operators that provide the online telegram service indicate the Accepted payment methods. You can generally pay by credit card, but in some cases you can do so with other online payment services or by direct debit.
