Columbus Telegram

The Columbus Telegram app provides continually updating, local news and more.

Lee Enterprises · com.columbustelegram.news

Not rated yet 1K+ downloads v9.22 41.4 MB Android 8.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v9.22 (2026061716)
Updated: Jul 11, 2026 (3 months ago)
APK size: 41.4 MB
Requires: Android 8.0+ (API 26)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: News & Magazines (app)
Listed since: Jun 10, 2023 (at least)
Permissions: 20 (1 sensitive)
Website: columbustelegram.com
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Columbus Telegram is an app by Lee Enterprises in the News & Magazines category, listed since at least June 2023. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 9.19.3, the APK grew from 27.1 MB to 41.4 MB. Since version 9.6.1, the minimum Android version rose from 5.0 to 8.0. It asks for 20 permissions, 1 of them sensitive: approximate location. Compared with version 9.20, it adds 3 new permissions: “Control vibration”, “Google Play license check” and “View Wi-Fi connections”. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play and can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Your story lives in Columbus. From reporting on all of your favorite teams to the news that matters most in the community, we cover it all. Get in-depth stories from Columbus and beyond – including news, sports, opinion, obituaries, entertainment, and politics. Easily access the very latest news in an app built for you. Read, see, and hear exclusive commentary, stunning photography, video updates, and binge-worthy podcasts. Plus, subscribers have the ability to upgrade to News+, our premium ad-free experience! That means faster-loading pages and an uninterrupted reading experience. Our app features: * Your Stories – personalize your experience by selecting the local news topics that matter most to you * Get notified – stay in the loop by selecting alerts for news, sports, weather, and more * Easy navigation – see all the latest local stories by simply swiping up/down, and left/right. * Read stories your way – either in the News Feed or via the E-edition * Breaking news updates – top banners let you know what’s happening right now * Follow author – get notifications whenever your favorite writers post a story * Bookmark for later – save stories to enjoy at your leisure * Listen to articles – press the play button to listen instead * Customize your text size – make the content bigger or smaller in your profile settings * Weather where you are – hourly, 10-day forecasts, and frequent video updates Free to download. Subscribers enjoy unlimited access – Google Pay accepted.

Version history

4 versions are listed, going back to v9.6.1. Since v9.20 it requires Android 8.0+.

v9.22 LATEST Jul 11, 2026 41.4 MB TRUSTED v9.20 May 19, 2026 27.3 MB TRUSTED v9.19.3 Jul 24, 2026 27.1 MB TRUSTED v9.6.1 Jun 24, 2026 20 MB TRUSTED

All 4 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Jul 11, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Lee Enterprises Inc.” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Jul 11, 2026
Validated against Google Play Jul 11, 2026
Signed byCN=William Bagayoko, OU=Capital Newspapers, O=Lee Enterprises Inc., L=Madison, ST=Wisconsin, C=US
Signing certificate (SHA-1)06:D5:DD:52:3C:EF:BA:DA:56:D4:E4:30:E7:8D:21:1D:CC:55:93:76
File MD5ed611370c117eb413d0e9bc76253c442
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

Scans and ratings come from the source store; the certificate comparisons are AAPKs's own, made from the files' published signatures (2 other versions compared). AAPKs doesn't scan files itself — compare the MD5 and signer after downloading.

Permissions (20)

Columbus Telegram requests 20 permissions, 1 of them sensitive.

Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Access adservices ad id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
Access adservices attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
Access adservices custom audience android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE
Access adservices topics android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS
Ad services config android.permission.AD_SERVICES_CONFIG
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Attest (custom) com.amazon.privacypass.ATTEST
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
Google Play license check com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE
In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.columbustelegram.news.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Location android.hardware.location
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

Columbus Telegram APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Columbus Telegram for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 8.0 or later. Version 9.19.3 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 7.0 and later. Get version 9.19.3 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is Columbus Telegram free?

The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Is the Columbus Telegram APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 2 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is ed611370c117eb413d0e9bc76253c442.