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Rakuten buys Viber for USD 900 mln
2014-02-14 09:15:00| Telecompaper Headlines
(Telecompaper) Japanese e-commerce group Rakuten has agreed to buy the mobile messaging service Viber for USD 900 million. Rakuten said the deal supports its expansion in the digital content space, following its acquisitions of Kobo, Wuaki.tv and Viki. Viber's messaging and VoIP services can be offered to the some 225 million customers of Rakuten's other web services, joining its 'Super Points' rewards programmes. Rakuten said it also sees potential to expand Viber's stickers platform and develop it as a gaming service, similar to the rival Japanese messaging service Line. Viber has over 300 million registered users worldwide, after growing over 120 percent in 2013.
Rakuten buys Viber for $900m
2014-02-14 01:00:00| Total Telecom industry news
Japanese e-commerce giant says acquisition will bolster its content services, help it reach new markets.
Viber (for Windows Phone)
2013-12-28 03:36:26| PC Magazine: New Product Reviews
Viber is a subset of Skype and Facebook Messenger, with goofy stickers and easy call transfer to other devices running the app.
Viber (for Windows 8.1)
2013-12-28 03:36:26| PC Magazine: New Product Reviews
Viber is a viable VoIP option, but it trails Skype and Facebook Messenger in important ways.
Viber (for Windows 8.1)
2013-12-27 22:40:14| PC Magazine Software Product Guide
Viber is a viable VoIP option, but it trails Skype and Facebook Messenger in important ways.