Small business, big impact

Viber honors Pinoy entrepreneurs on World MSME Day

Viber, one of the world’s leading apps for free and easy communication, is celebrating World MSME Day that recognizes the valuable contributions of the micro, small and medium enterprises to their communities, industries, and economies around the globe. 

According to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), MSMEs comprise 99.5% of business establishments in the Philippines, and are employing approximately 63% of the workforce. These numbers only emphasize the crucial role of these businesses in the country’s growth and more importantly, in the post-pandemic recovery. 

You can now use Viber to call any landline, mobile or business—free of charge

Viber, one of the world’s leading apps for free and easy communication, is giving its Filipino users more ways to stay connected with their family, friends, or colleagues wherever they are in the world by offering them free 30 minutes of calls to any mobile or landline number every month. 

Viber has been allowing its users to get in touch with loved ones, coworkers, or businesses who don’t have a smartphone or access to the internet by simply subscribing to an affordable calling plan. With this new offer, Filipino users are now able to enjoy longer calls to any number in 60 countries around the world.

The Philippines is one of the first markets in the world to enjoy this special offer, as it is the messaging app’s key growth area in the Asia Pacific with a 50% increase in voice calls in 2021. Free Viber calls will also be available in countries that have growing Filipino communities like Hong Kong, Kuwait, and Singapore. 

Globe localizes digital care for customers via Viber Communities

Globe recognizes the growing needs of its customers in the new normal. As many Filipinos build more online communities, and transact and communicate even more on social media and messaging platforms, Globe has innovated localized Viber Communities to deliver a targeted and more focused servicing. This includes addressing queries, recommending self-service channels, and offering products that are relevant to the community.

According to the latest data from Hootsuite and WeAreSocial, 80.7% of the Philippine population are on social media*, with 65.4% using it to learn more about and communicate with brands. Viber is one of the instant messaging platforms popularly utilized by consumers.

Now, Globe has made itself more pervasive and present in Viber Communities to address the demand swell among its 78.2 million mobile subscribers and over 3.4 million broadband customers** –– for school, work and business, staying abreast of current events, and keeping connected with their loved ones.

Globe and its customers can now reach out to each other more instantly through these Viber Communities:

Got the #MovieVibes? We love the new Gary at the Movies Viber stickers!

There are new FREE Viber stickers ready for download, thanks to GMovies!

GMovies, a first and the only one of its kind mobile application in the country developed by Globe Telecom, recently entered into a partnership with Power Plant Cinemas, allowing more users to experience the convenience of an all-in-one app solution of buying tickets and reserving seats right on their mobile phones.

With GMovies, moviegoers can stay updated on the current and upcoming movie releases in cinemas nationwide, check daily movie schedules, reserve the best seats, and purchase movie tickets straight from their smartphones. 

Viber 3.1 Arrives On Windows 8 With New Sticker Menu

Viber unveiled a new version of its application for Windows 8 today bringing numerous new features, enhancements, and bug fixes to users of the platform.

One of the main enhancements of the new version is a new sticker menu that makes it easier than ever for users to add fun and playful stickers to conversations with their friends. The new version also includes many free stickers for users to enjoy.

The updated version also brings support for 13 additional languages as well as multiple other improvements and bug fixes.

The new version can be downloaded here: http://apps.microsoft.com/windows/en-us/app/viber-free-phone-calls-text/7a5aebdf-75c9-4c1d-93f2-44fdbc27ffad

VIBER takes you to #Viberacay!

After announcing the release of its iOS app to version 4.2, bringing a redesigned user interface for iOS 7 and is now available on Blackberry 10, Viber will keep its feet going to the islands of Boracay as loyal users will enjoy the vibe which only Viber can provide.

To enjoy the perks while staying on the island this Labor Day weekend (April 29 – May 5, 2014), send your Viber message with the hashtag (#Viberacay) to 0911-VIBERPH (8423774). FREEBIES like boat ride (from the Jetty Port to Cagban and vice versa); multicab and tricycle rides; usage of Viber Free WiFi, free Chori Burgers and access to ultimate Viber parties await!

For more details, send #Viberacay to 0911-VIBERPH (8423774) or visit https://www.facebook.com/OfficialViberPhilippines.

Viber Releases New design For iPhone and Comes To Blackberry 10 For The First Time

Popular Messaging And Voice App Viber Unveils Version 4.2 For iPhone With A Redesigned Look, A Bevy Of Feature Updates, And Long Awaited BlackBerry 10 App Viber, (www.viber.com) the leading mobile communications platform offering free messaging and HD-quality phone calls, announced today the release of its redesigned iPhone app that is designed for iOS 7, bringing multiple enhancements to iPhone users. The company has simultaneously released a new mobile app for BlackBerry 10, bringing Viber to BlackBerry’s latest OS with many of the most popular Viber features for the first time.

"Viber Out" Come To WIndows Phone 8 As Viber Continue To Focus On Cross-Platform Support

Viber 4.1 For Windows Phone 8 Brings Multiple Major Updates And Popular Viber Features To Microsoft’s Smartphone Platform

Viber, (www.viber.com) the leading mobile communications platform offering free messaging and HD-quality phone calls, announced today the release of Viber 4.1 for Windows Phone 8 bringing “Viber Out” calls to the platform for the first time. Now Viber users on Windows Phone 8 can make affordable calls to their friends and contacts who have landlines or phones that don’t have Viber. Additionally, the update brings several key Viber features to the mobile Microsoft platform.

#YolandaPH Free Calls From Viber

Viber, a call and messaging app for smartphones extends help in communication help for the victims of Typhoon Yolanda, relatives and friends.

ATTENTION: In light of the current situation in The Philippines, we are opening a temporary service, allowing Filipino users to call regular (non Viber) numbers outside of the Philippines for free. Please note that this is not a final product, so not all countries are supported and quality may vary. You may have to restart your phone for this to work. To call someone using this service, go to any contact in Viber and tap any of the numbers listed next to "ViberOut". 

Call your family now. Let them know you are ok! #ViberHelps

Go to viber.com/typhoon for a full list of supported countries.