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The world is getting smaller with the advent of technology that allows us to connect to each other over long distances almost instantaneously. With Viber’s VoIP app, this is all the more true as it lets you call or text any one of your friends who also has the app installed.
Originally released last year for the iOS, Viber is now finally being released for Android. The application is available for free and boosts a number of functions that makes you all the more connected with your friends and family, provided that they are also using the app.
Calls and text messages are for free, being limited only to the availability of an internet connection, it all depends on your phone’s data plan (or indeed access to a WiFi connection). Phone calls also sound much better than your regular call. The app requires no registration and even allows you the use of your existing phone number and contact list.
For text messages, there is a built-in function that allows you to reply directly to a message without opening the app. You can also view call logs in-app from non-Viber calls and you can set Viber as the default dialer for all applications.
There is also cross-platform support, which means you can make calls to your all your buddies, regardless of whatever OS their phones are running. Sounds like a sweet deal to me!
I think there’s going to be some competition with existing apps like Skype and WhatsApp, but by far Viber sounds to be the best app of its kind yet.
used tires
July 25th, 2011 at 5:30 pm
Thats pretty good to hear, Hopefully the connection quality on the call is just as good, I know Skype can be iffy sometimes.
-Jean
Viber
July 25th, 2011 at 9:44 pm
Hi,
This is a member of the Viber Development Team!
Thank you for your review of Viber. We are very happy to see that so many people worldwide take interest in our application.
If anyone has any questions/suggestions for Viber, please feel free to write, and I will address them shortly.
Thanks,
Viber.
colocation
July 25th, 2011 at 10:07 pm
That does sound like a great app, I think the only trouble would be to get your friends to install the app. I am partial to Skype but am going to check this one out.
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July 26th, 2011 at 2:55 am
Finally something that works cross platform! really wanted one of these for ages
Komodo Dragon
July 26th, 2011 at 6:59 am
Good to see competition heating up in this segment. I’ve pretty much been a Skype loyalist for the most part but I’m gonna give this a go if I can too.
SGX
July 26th, 2011 at 1:08 pm
I too am a Skype person…. but what are the advantages of Viber over Skype?
senile catract
July 26th, 2011 at 7:06 pm
This is wonderful phone but i like to use only Nokia mobiles
cardsharing
July 27th, 2011 at 4:06 am
That is really cool and looks so good.
Viber
July 27th, 2011 at 11:01 pm
@SGX
We wouldn’t want to compare Viber to any other specific app, but I can list 3 of Viber’s biggest advantages:
1. Viber’s interface is very easy to use – it looks completely similar to your device’s basic application, and this makes a huge difference for most users in the world. Simple elegance is what works.
2. Viber does not require login/password in order to log in, unlike the great majority of VoIP applications today, but instead it uses the user’s original cellular phone number. This makes the registration process very quick, and helps users find other friends who have Viber very easily (and automatically). This way more and more friends recommend each other to install Viber, and have free calls and texts.
3. Finally, Viber doesn’t have to be open when receiving a call, thanks to Viber’s support of Push Notifications feature in iPhone or C2DM in Android OS. This means that Viber saves battery, and that users are always available to receive Viber’s free calls.
Lastly – we believe that the service itself that Viber provides, in terms of call quality, functionality, etc. is simply reliable, and users appreciate that and choose to install and use it on a daily basis all around the world (it’s popular for both domestic and international).
SGX
July 28th, 2011 at 6:00 pm
@Viber – thanks for your feedback. It sounds really convenient without having to login. Will want to give it a try and see
Faith Ford
July 29th, 2011 at 3:02 am
Now if I could only get all of my business associated on board with this, life would be a gem!
Car News
August 1st, 2011 at 9:07 am
wow it’s really cool and nice future!
Sourish @ Iphone 4 jailbreak
August 1st, 2011 at 3:54 pm
the new viber app is a real nice introductions , now call from iphone to android
used tires
August 1st, 2011 at 4:01 pm
Really nice to see a representative from Viber personally answering questions, really great!
-Jean
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August 1st, 2011 at 6:36 pm
Lastly – we believe that the service itself that Viber provides, in terms of call quality, functionality, etc. is simply reliable, and users appreciate that and choose to install and use it on a daily basis all around the world (it’s popular for both domestic and international).
Property Marbella
August 1st, 2011 at 8:44 pm
Good competition for Skype and other free phone computer companies
Ruben@AutoTransport
August 2nd, 2011 at 1:52 am
I’m going to give this app a try thanks to your article. I do hope to see some improvements from skype in response to the new viper app.
colocation
August 2nd, 2011 at 3:28 am
I love this app after reading this post I checked it out and I am hooked, I have been able to get a good amount of friends to try it and they love it too.
Brian Barnes
August 3rd, 2011 at 12:02 pm
I am really indifferent about this app. I mean, do we really need it? Anyways, thanks for the info on it… it was really informative.
Property Marbella
August 3rd, 2011 at 7:52 pm
The coming years we will see several new players with the same problem; The person you are calling must also have the same app..
IT Rush
August 3rd, 2011 at 8:42 pm
Hmm, this is good news.. hope to see it running already on my smartphone… can’t wait!
Viber
August 4th, 2011 at 5:37 pm
Yes, the other side needs to have Viber installed, but this isn’t different from any other *free* VoIP or text messaging app out there. In the future, we might launch premium services that will allow users to call ‘regular’ cellular and landline numbers.
@IT Rush
We plan to expand Viber to other smartphones as well (Blackberry soon), and also even a Desktop/Mac version!
Azam
August 5th, 2011 at 3:14 pm
Would be much better if able to send images too…
Viber
August 7th, 2011 at 6:14 pm
@Azam
Sending images (and sounds, and videos) is a planned feature that’s in the works right now.
Cavity Free
August 7th, 2011 at 8:11 pm
Cool! Text and call rates are a bit cheaper now compared before but free is always better of course.
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August 8th, 2011 at 11:08 pm
Viber is absolutely a brilliant app.
Property Marbella
August 9th, 2011 at 12:30 am
After all the positive comments I might have to try Viper app.
Sourish @ Iphone 4 jailbreak
August 9th, 2011 at 9:21 am
i am using it and i like it very much on my android phone
Sourish @ Iphone 4 jailbreak
August 9th, 2011 at 9:29 am
it works better on wifi than on 3g or edge
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August 9th, 2011 at 4:59 pm
i use the same phone it works superbly
Melissa Soo
August 10th, 2011 at 11:32 am
Hihi! Can I have your email address pls?
Thanks
Nespresso D290
August 10th, 2011 at 1:25 pm
I like the cross platform feature. Everyone has a different type of phone these days.
Property Marbella
August 10th, 2011 at 7:05 pm
Now have I tested the Viper and it works great, (5 points.)
Viber
August 11th, 2011 at 6:05 pm
@Nespresso D290
Yes, the ability to use Viber cross-platform is one of the things we put most focus on, according to our understanding of the Market. We are actually working right now on 2 addition important platforms that will hopefully be released soon:
1. Viber for Blackberry.
2. Viber for PC!
KLstocks
August 11th, 2011 at 7:36 pm
@Viber
I thought Blackberry is dying a slow death? But I wouldn’t mind giving Viber for PC a try…
Cavity Free
August 11th, 2011 at 9:18 pm
I think this can make the text and call rate cheaper.
Sourish @ Iphone 4 jailbreak
August 12th, 2011 at 2:40 am
anyone using viber on their iphone 4 yet ??
Komodo Dragon
August 14th, 2011 at 3:03 pm
I have to agree about the interface as I’ve personally used it. It’s really very intuitive and easy to get a grip with.
Property Marbella
August 15th, 2011 at 1:13 am
Viber;
Waste of money to invest in the blackberry.
Viber
August 16th, 2011 at 10:36 pm
Well,
You’ll be surprised, but Blackberry, as old as it may be, is still the third most popular platform among smartphone users in the world.
The development as actually at its final stages now, and we hope to launch it soon.
But hey – you will also enjoy it. Your friends using Blackberry will simply join the pool of contacts you can call/text for free through Viber
Viber
August 22nd, 2011 at 4:29 pm
Hi all,
We’re running a quick survey among our users.
We’d like to hear your opinion: What is Viber missing the most? If you could choose the most important feature that you’d like to see in our next big version – Viber 2.1 – that’s coming up soon, what would it be?
Let your voice be heard
Chai
August 29th, 2011 at 2:58 pm
Hi i would like to ask does Viber app works in ipod touch 2g? 3g? or it only works on 4g ipod touch? thank you
Joan @ Fast Income Plan
August 30th, 2011 at 12:37 pm
“Viber App Lets You Call, Text For Free Over 3G & Wi-Fi”
This is so cool. I’m dying to acquire such phone in the future. Maybe I should look for some other options. Thanks for sharing the information. It was very interesting.
Grant and Scholarship
August 30th, 2011 at 11:05 pm
im skype person. viber app will be my other option.
haberi
September 1st, 2011 at 5:10 pm
pretty cool. we dont need to pay network to send message with its wifi technology
Car Donation California
September 7th, 2011 at 12:21 am
I wonder how good the sound quality really is…worth trying out I suppose.
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September 9th, 2011 at 2:18 pm
Think I’ll stick with my Skype. Tough market to break into I think.
who2india
September 9th, 2011 at 11:55 pm
Hv been using skype for long time, would try this new one.
haberi
September 16th, 2011 at 9:26 pm
Because this app allow to send free text message , cell network operators could not be so happy:)
who2india
September 17th, 2011 at 9:05 am
Gave it a try after reading here, its really cool…
iBlogApple
September 22nd, 2011 at 11:53 pm
Wow, Real nice app, Gonna give it a shot. Thanks a lot.
Sam
September 25th, 2011 at 8:32 am
This one looks promising. Last time almost every text free app that I tried had some non-sense ads tied to it. It’s really nice to see one that is created based on user experience.
jopa1002
September 27th, 2011 at 4:04 am
I read that using viber over wi-fi is completely free for text and phone but what if i text over 3g? Am i charged international fees or is my data usage just used?
Alex @ Easy ways to make money online
October 12th, 2011 at 10:55 am
This is good news, anything free is always good to hear. I’ll try to integrate this app to my iPhone.
Michael
October 28th, 2011 at 6:44 am
Want to call
alisdairjk
November 6th, 2011 at 12:01 am
So whats the catch, How are you viber guys making money surely nothing on this planet is free, my mother taught me that!
Also how much volume in terms of Megabytes does a tipical one hour conversation take, coz in my country phone calls are so cheap, it might be more expensive to use viber wifi/data plans
ipad
November 14th, 2011 at 10:22 pm
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Latest Phones
November 21st, 2011 at 4:02 pm
This app is just awesome. Before this app came into existance, i’ve spent a great deal of money to make overseas calls. Now, I just use my exisiting Wi-Fi broadband connection, launch Viber app and make calls to loads of friends and family totally free! What’s more impressive, its available for both iPhone and Android.
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December 14th, 2011 at 3:32 pm
cheap calls from the UK…
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dean
December 16th, 2011 at 9:58 pm
When will Vibe be available for WP?
Thanks
terence
December 29th, 2011 at 11:42 pm
when is the viber for blackberry be available?
joseph mansour
January 24th, 2012 at 7:04 am
Exellent
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February 1st, 2012 at 2:39 am
This is good news, good competition for Skype and other free phone computer companies.
Mobile Reviews
February 4th, 2012 at 12:09 am
Skype will be hard to compete with. They have a huge market share
used tires
February 4th, 2012 at 4:03 pm
Yea no matter what similar competitors offer, once you have a large loyal userbase, they will stick with you unless you really mess up.
-Jean
melanie
February 20th, 2012 at 10:08 am
I would like to no what the catch is coz ur not just going to give out free calls Texas extra
asad
February 25th, 2012 at 12:09 am
I feel that I am missing out because I have a blackberry curve 9300
is there any news on viber for blackberry
Free Windows 8 Laptop
February 26th, 2012 at 4:36 am
Well I have been waiting for Vibe to be available for WP. fingers crossed
Property Marbella
March 25th, 2012 at 5:01 pm
I’ve pretty much been a Skype loyalist for the most part but I’m gonna give this a go if I can too.
Datadiary
March 29th, 2012 at 3:08 pm
Nice app but there’s also lots of huge competitor for such type of the apps
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March 29th, 2012 at 3:29 pm
I am using Viber now on my Iphone. 1 thing really bad about it is that if you have a large list of contacts, it certainly take a long time to sync and become your viber contact.
HealthWrong
April 5th, 2012 at 8:02 am
I have tried but honestly the sound quality is no good and if your 3G network signal is really poor, you can forget about using it.
Property Marbella
April 5th, 2012 at 5:20 pm
Free is always good, but someone has to pay at the end so do not write on any contract.
Jimmy
April 17th, 2012 at 11:04 pm
Dear Viber rep,
An earlier poster (5 months ago) asked a couple of great questions.
1. ” So whats the catch, How are you viber guys making money…”
This is a good question. How are you and your team getting paid if this is ALL free?
2. “Also how much volume in terms of Megabytes does a tipical (sic) one hour conversation take?”
Caren
June 27th, 2012 at 2:31 am
I’ve just added viber as I live in uk abd my daughter has gone to work in new York for the summer. I spoke to her today via viber abd quality of calls are great but she had to turn her data roaming on to be able to answer the phone as she didn’t have wifi. She then got text message saying she’s gone over limit on Internet with Vodafone. So although this is free it’s only free with wifi isn’t it. The phone call cost me £1.35 a minute
sam
July 1st, 2012 at 4:25 am
i think 3g is not important all you have to do is connect your wifi and other person also have viber!
Property Marbella
July 19th, 2012 at 4:52 pm
I’ve pretty much been a Skype loyalist for the most part but I’m gonna give this a go
Live Wallpapers
August 9th, 2012 at 9:49 pm
Great post. This app definitely helps make your life much much easier if you own an Android phone. I think it also supports tablets.
Believe me when I say calling with Viber is much much easier from your Android device.
Anju Gurung
November 29th, 2012 at 5:50 pm
I have a question.
Umm this app is really helpful but I dont know why it doesnt show me the list of people from Hong Kong since I have their number in my phone. I even included the code 852
Cant we communicate people from Hong Kong.