Users are moving to TeamSpeak after backlash over Discord’s global rollout of stricter age verification checks, according to PC Gamer. The shift has strained TeamSpeak’s infrastructure, with the company saying its hosting capacity has reached limits in several regions, including the US.
PC Gamer reported that TeamSpeak’s appeal lies in its simple onboarding process. Users can quickly create an account, join or start group chats, or enter large game-based community voice servers. Unlike Discord’s new system, TeamSpeak does not prompt users to complete facial age verification checks.
No Age Gates, For Now
During testing cited in the report, users were able to enter 18-plus group chats without encountering age restrictions. However, there is no assurance that TeamSpeak will avoid implementing similar measures in the future.
In the UK, the Online Safety Act requires platforms to carry out age verification. Prime Minister Keir Starmer recently said that no social media platform should receive a free pass when it comes to protecting children, signaling regulatory pressure that could extend to alternative platforms.
Paid Private Calls
While TeamSpeak allows access to public voice servers, users who prefer private spaces must rent their own ten-person community voice server for a subscription fee. This requires providing payment details, which effectively serves as a form of age assurance.
For users seeking to minimize the amount of personal information shared with chat platforms, the report notes that other options may offer stronger privacy protections.
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