Viber for BlackBerry is here!

So here you go — starting yesterday, Viber for BlackBerry is now available in the App World. It took them some time but it’s finally here for BB users.

The version for the BB app still has limited features though:

Viber lets you send text and photo messages, anywhere in the world (Free calls coming soon as well). All you need is a 3G or WiFi connection, and friends who get Viber too.

I started using Viber on the iPhone and my Android phones last March when I was on a month-long trip to Europe. Been using it ever since especially when I am out of the country and lookign for alternatives to SMS and voice roaming.

You can grab it here.

Hat tip Ian Seballe.

Abe Olandres

Abe is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of YugaTech with over 20 years of experience in the technology industry. He is one of the pioneers of blogging in the country and considered by many as the Father of Tech Blogging in the Philippines. He is also a technology consultant, a tech columnist with several national publications, resource speaker and mentor/advisor to several start-up companies.

https://www.yugatech.com

39 Comments

ty says:

13 years ago

viber for symbian please :)
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Paul says:

13 years ago

Boss Yuga not only for BB, Viber Beta is now available for Windows Phones.

https://www.facebook.com/viber/posts/4005070*****472

I was keeping my Viber off, i use Whatsapp all the times since it was available in almost all platforms (android, ios, nokia and BB)

Now that Viber has more platforms i might use it daily now. I just wanna ask about the power consumption of Viber on Android, is it minimal or is it a hog? (keeping it on standby that is)
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Ligrev says:

13 years ago

You’re welcome Abe!
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'em says:

13 years ago

Yeah it’s already available for Windows phone.. just downloaded it on my lumia 800 :)
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Bip says:

13 years ago

Who use Blackberry anyway? Lol
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ferdie nicio says:

13 years ago

Sir Abe, is this available for playbook also?
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showbiz says:

13 years ago

is Viber compatible to all BB handset, if not what particular model can run this app?
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Viber says:

13 years ago

Hi,

This is a member of the Viber R&D Team!
We are delighted to see this discussion about our app, and we are here to provide you with direct help :)

If anyone has any questions/suggestions for Viber, please feel free to let us know, and we will address them shortly.

Thanks,
Viber Team.
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Viber says:

13 years ago

@ferdie nicio –

Playbook is running an OS version that’s very different from the current OS version for BB phones. We plan to look into it in the future, alongside our development for OS10, but we still don’t have specific release plans.

We invite you to follow us on our Facebook page for the latest news and updates on that :)
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Joe says:

13 years ago

thanks for the headsup Abe!

this’ll make my bb even more functional
than ever =)

not to mention cost effective
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Viber says:

13 years ago

@V.V.RAJA –

Hi,
Your device should be fully compatible with Viber. If you can’t download it from AppWorld normally, then please try this direct link to the application file in our official HelpDesk:

If this still doesn’t work, please let me know.
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Kukai Tan says:

12 years ago

Why is my viber for blackberry working eventhough im not in a wifi zone?
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marceline says:

12 years ago

hi, can i download viber and use it on my blackberry torch 9800?
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RK says:

12 years ago

Need Viber for BB playbook!
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bubble says:

12 years ago

hi..y cant i log in to yahoo messenger when im using wifi connection?
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veehnus says:

12 years ago

hi, im enjoying viber apps for the last 2 mos using a globe prepaid sim. i’ve changed into sun prepaid sim a week ago ang i noticed not receiving any viber messages..do i need to register again using my new sun num? Please help..thanks
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donna says:

12 years ago

Hi. Im a sun post paid user. Viber says that messages may use your data plan. And i have read that network charges may apply. Does using viber adds on my bill? I cant use it with wifi only, my mobile data has to be turned on. Does this add on my bill? Pls answer. Thnks.
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Clare says:

12 years ago

Hi! Just want to be exact with this, can viber be used with globe’s BB Social?
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Viber says:

12 years ago

@Clare –

Hi,
We are not entirely sure we understand your question… please try to elaborate so we could assist :)
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Pratik says:

12 years ago

cant i use viber on my BB curve 8520
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Pratik says:

12 years ago

then why is called a smart phone i where we cant use any social networking software
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sqUaLL says:

12 years ago

where i can download the full version of the viber for my blackberry curve 8520.. plz answer my question sir.. thanks :(
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Kunwar says:

12 years ago

I am using viber on my blackberry curve 9360 running on os 7.1.0.794 in India on vodafone. I am not able to make free calls or msg when I am on wifi. It shows internet connection is required to complete this action. Check your connection and try again. My wifi is working fine and I am able browse and download apps from blackberry world. it works on mobile data only. Please help me out if I am missing any settings. How to make my viber work on wifi. I have un-installed and re-installed it twice but I am facing the same problem.

Thanks & Regards.
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Viber says:

12 years ago

@sqUaLL –

Have you tried looking for it in AppWorld?

@Kunwar –

This is a known issue, and we’re hoping to fix it in our upcoming update. We apologize for the temporary inconvenience, and we’d appreciate if you could get back to us after installing our next update and report whether or not the problem has been fixed :)

Thank you!
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Viber says:

11 years ago

Hi again,

We’ve been receiving recently complaints from our users in India, specifically from the following networks:

– BSNL (Jammu & Kashmir)
– Aircel (Jammu & Kashmir)
– Reliance Telecom (Jammu & Kashmir)
– Vodafone (Jammu & Kashmir)

Andit seems like those networks started blocking Viber.

Does anyone have any information on this matter? Is there any way to contact those cellular companies and find it out?

Best regards,
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