The National Electoral Council of Ecuador (CNE) has started informing the polling station through the Telegram chat.

Many Ecuadorians who are called to the polls need to know the polling place for the early elections on Sunday, August 20, which is why the CNE has cleared several rooms for those consultations. There they mention the consultation via the CNE website, or in the CNE app; In addition, they have enabled a chatbot on Telegram, or by calling a landline.

information channels

The telephone service via telephone number 02-3815-841, with extension numbers 280, 281, 282, 283, 284, 286, 460, 463 and 464, is available from Monday to Sunday from 8:30 am to 7:00 pm.

How to download the Telegram app

Telegram was created as an alternative to the WhatsApp chat application. According to its creators, it has more than 400 million active users around the world and stands out for its security system and speed in sending messages.

How to join a Telegram channel or use a bot?

To join a Telegram channel, all you need to do is find the magnifying glass icon in the top right corner of your screen. In the search bar, type the name of the channel you want to join or the bot you’re looking for. Once it appears, click on it, follow the instructions if you have them and that’s it.

Telegram also exists in web and PC versions, so your conversations are always synced across all the devices you use. To use them, you just need to enter your account from your computer, scan the QR code that appears on your screen or link via SMS.

Check your CNE polling place on Telegram

Now you can check your polling station through the CNE Telegram bot.

Once you have downloaded the Telegram app, click on this link and proceed to enter your ID number.