diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index 21e37845a..f9627a1f1 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -4,6 +4,7 @@
 
 * Better incoming call system integration
 * Calls are not experimental anymore and don't need to be manually enabled
+* Channels are no longer experimental and are available by default
 * Display a permanent notification when doing location streaming and get rid of dangerous "Access Location in Background" permission
 * Autoplay all voice messages in a chat
 * Allow to share location for 24 hours
diff --git a/src/main/java/org/thoughtcrime/securesms/connect/DcContactsLoader.java b/src/main/java/org/thoughtcrime/securesms/connect/DcContactsLoader.java
index 93e72f4b1..62d6c1392 100644
--- a/src/main/java/org/thoughtcrime/securesms/connect/DcContactsLoader.java
+++ b/src/main/java/org/thoughtcrime/securesms/connect/DcContactsLoader.java
@@ -5,7 +5,6 @@ import androidx.annotation.NonNull;
 import com.b44t.messenger.DcContact;
 import com.b44t.messenger.DcContext;
 import org.thoughtcrime.securesms.util.AsyncLoader;
-import org.thoughtcrime.securesms.util.Prefs;
 import org.thoughtcrime.securesms.util.Util;
 
 public class DcContactsLoader extends AsyncLoader<DcContactsLoader.Ret> {
@@ -53,10 +52,7 @@ public class DcContactsLoader extends AsyncLoader<DcContactsLoader.Ret> {
     }
     if (query == null && addCreateGroupLinks) {
       additional_items = Util.appendInt(additional_items, DcContact.DC_CONTACT_ID_NEW_GROUP);
-
-      final boolean broadcastsEnabled = Prefs.isNewBroadcastAvailable(getContext());
-      if (broadcastsEnabled)
-        additional_items = Util.appendInt(additional_items, DcContact.DC_CONTACT_ID_NEW_BROADCAST);
+      additional_items = Util.appendInt(additional_items, DcContact.DC_CONTACT_ID_NEW_BROADCAST);
 
       if (!dcContext.isChatmail()) {
         additional_items =
diff --git a/src/main/java/org/thoughtcrime/securesms/preferences/AdvancedPreferenceFragment.java b/src/main/java/org/thoughtcrime/securesms/preferences/AdvancedPreferenceFragment.java
index 60d6baf07..4caf4ffd7 100644
--- a/src/main/java/org/thoughtcrime/securesms/preferences/AdvancedPreferenceFragment.java
+++ b/src/main/java/org/thoughtcrime/securesms/preferences/AdvancedPreferenceFragment.java
@@ -151,24 +151,6 @@ public class AdvancedPreferenceFragment extends ListSummaryPreferenceFragment
     }
     updateWebxdcStoreSummary();
 
-    Preference newBroadcastList = this.findPreference("pref_new_broadcast_list");
-    if (newBroadcastList != null) {
-      newBroadcastList.setOnPreferenceChangeListener(
-          (preference, newValue) -> {
-            if ((Boolean) newValue) {
-              new AlertDialog.Builder(requireActivity())
-                  .setTitle("Thanks for trying out \"Channels\"!")
-                  .setMessage(
-                      "• You can now create new \"Channels\" from the \"New Chat\" dialog\n\n"
-                          + "• If you want to quit the experimental feature, you can disable it at \"Settings / Advanced\"")
-                  .setCancelable(false)
-                  .setPositiveButton(R.string.ok, null)
-                  .show();
-            }
-            return true;
-          });
-    }
-
     Preference locationStreamingEnabled = this.findPreference("pref_location_streaming_enabled");
     if (locationStreamingEnabled != null) {
       locationStreamingEnabled.setOnPreferenceChangeListener(
diff --git a/src/main/java/org/thoughtcrime/securesms/util/Prefs.java b/src/main/java/org/thoughtcrime/securesms/util/Prefs.java
index 3e58b60b7..a1c3dd5fd 100644
--- a/src/main/java/org/thoughtcrime/securesms/util/Prefs.java
+++ b/src/main/java/org/thoughtcrime/securesms/util/Prefs.java
@@ -198,10 +198,6 @@ public class Prefs {
     }
   }
 
-  public static boolean isNewBroadcastAvailable(Context context) {
-    return getBooleanPreference(context, "pref_new_broadcast_list", false);
-  }
-
   // ringtone
 
   public static @NonNull Uri getNotificationRingtone(Context context) {
diff --git a/src/main/res/xml/preferences_advanced.xml b/src/main/res/xml/preferences_advanced.xml
index a3fc3d617..8eb7f18be 100644
--- a/src/main/res/xml/preferences_advanced.xml
+++ b/src/main/res/xml/preferences_advanced.xml
@@ -30,11 +30,6 @@
             android:summary="@string/pref_experimental_features_explain"
             android:selectable="false" />
 
-        <org.thoughtcrime.securesms.components.SwitchPreferenceCompat
-            android:defaultValue="false"
-            android:key="pref_new_broadcast_list"
-            android:title="@string/channels" />
-
         <org.thoughtcrime.securesms.components.SwitchPreferenceCompat
             android:defaultValue="false"
             android:key="pref_location_streaming_enabled"