Viber launches Viber Out worldwide

MUMBAI, INDIA: Viber announced the release of Viber 4.1 for Android and iPhone which includes the full global launch of Viber Out, a new feature that allows users to make low-cost calls to any mobile or land-line phone number.

Viber had previously enabled Viber Out for users in the Philippines in the after math of Typhoon Haiyan to help users contact friends and loved ones. To provide free calls from the Philippines for free, Viber partnered with telcos across the world.

Now with the official worldwide launch, Viber Out enables all Viber users to call anyone worldwide at low rates on Android, iPhone and Desktop, coming to Windows Phone in the future. Purchasing credit for Viber Out can be completed either through a simple in-app purchase via either the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store or using a credit card via Viber Desktop.

Additionally, Viber Out has a significantly lower price-per-call than other competing services due to lower per minute rates and the omission of connection fees.

Viber Out displays your real phone number to the recipient so he or she knows who is calling. Further, Viber Out on Desktop has your phone's address book so you don't have to remember numbers or dial them manually.

Viber Out joins the Viber Sticker Market as the app's second paid feature. As part of this release, Viber added new stickers and will continue to add more content. Viber also released a new promotional video highlighting one of its signature characters, Violet.