Viber is a free instant messaging and voice calling application originally launched in 2010 and developed by Viber Media. It allows users to make text messages, voice and video calls over the Internet and is widely used in more than 190 countries worldwide.
Viber was acquired by Rakuten in 2014. Rakuten acquired Viber Media for $900 million, thus gaining a 100 per cent stake in the company. The acquisition was aimed at enhancing Rakuten's global platform and leveraging Viber's user base to drive its e-commerce and digital content services. Following the acquisition, Viber's company name was changed to ‘Rakuten Viber’ and it continues to expand its presence in the global market.
Key Features
- Multi-functional communication: Supporting the sending of text, images, video, audio and files, users can engage in rich and diverse communication through Viber.
- Voice and Video Calling: Provides high-definition voice calling and video calling capabilities, allowing users to communicate face-to-face with other Viber users.
- Group Chat: Allows users to create groups and chat with multiple contacts at the same time, suitable for teamwork and social events.
- No International Charges: No extra charges for international calls through Viber, just connect to the internet.
Security.
Viber uses end-to-end encryption technology to secure all communication content and prevent third parties from accessing users' messages.
User Base
Viber has more than 573 million active users worldwide, with particularly high market penetration in countries such as Russia, the Philippines and Vietnam.
Platforms
Viber is available on a wide range of devices, including iOS, Android, Windows, Mac and Linux, and supports cross-platform synchronisation.
