A messenger app which lets users send text messages, multimedia files and make voice and video calls, all free of charge, requiring only an internet connection; this is what Viber is all about. Irrespective of whether you are using a laptop or a smartphone or a tablet, as long as you have Viber and any operating system among Windows, iOS, android, Bada, Blackberry etc., you can conduct all your communications online through Viber. When compared to what it costs to make a single phone call through a normal mobile service, Viber is infinitely cheaper and is therefore fast becoming the preferred option for making calls. Let us take a look at some of the major advantages that Viber offers.
Free to download
Unlike some messaging apps like WhatsApp, Viber is available as a free download with no annual subscription charges. Viber has also banned all the annoying in-app ads which are usually present in other messaging apps. One does not even need to create a separate account with Viber as it uses the phone’s ID and phone number as the Viber ID. However, since it runs on the internet, it is advisable to have a data plan for your internet connection.
Free International calls
Viber promises its users the facility of free voice and video calls. And it delivers on its promise with all sincerity by allowing free calls to local as well as international phone numbers. The only requirement is that the recipient must also have a Viber account. Of course, since Viber calls are routed through the internet, some very minimal internet charge has to be paid but that can easily be handled through a good data plan. Calling through Viber is the most affordable form of communication today for international friends.
Call Non-Viber users too
With the “Viber Out” feature, Viber has even obliterated the necessity of the recipient of the call to have a Viber account. However, making calls to non-Viber users will not be entirely free. Some minimal charges, apart from the internet usage will be charged to the caller. However, it will still be much cheaper than using the regular mobile service carrier.
High Quality Voice Calls
Voice clarity is an absolute essential feature of any communication service and Viber too has outdone itself in making sure that its users have a smooth, static-free and uninterrupted conversation. As long as the internet connection is fast, calls on Viber will be loud and clear.
Airtime Credit
Using the “Viber Out” feature, that is, making calls to non-Viber users requires callers to pay a minimal charge which will have to be paid through any of the recognized modes of online payment. A Viber Out account must also be created separately before using this feature. No limit has been set on the amount or credit one can buy on Viber Out. In fact, it even gives the option of setting automatic recharge of your credit balance when it has reached a certain level.