How To Save On Calls And Texts Through Viber

15.12.11 The Reporter 0 Comments

The other week, we talked about Viber, an app that not only gives you the convenience of Instant Messaging technology that mimics SMS technology, it also unites users across the two major mobile platforms: iOS and Android. Coming soon on the Blackberry.

Today, we discuss how you could save on prepaid or even postpaid credits, using Viber. It may take a bit of an adjustment, and IS a lifehack of sorts.

How to make it work: 

Prerequisite: Asking all of the people you usually text to download Viber to their Androids, iPhones and iPod Touches.

Method 1: If you're constantly online anyway because you have a WiFi/DSL connection at home and WiFi at work, then you don't need to maintain an unlimited subscription for your phone. Just load regular prepaid credits, text minimally when you're commuting, and do the bulk of your texting at work or at home.

This would help if your main number is a Sun Cellular number, as Sun to Sun texts now only cost Php 0.50 per message. Another budget-saving network would be Red Mobile, with text messages costing only Php 0.50 for Red to Red and Red to Smart. Texts to other networks cost Php 1.00.

Method 2: If you need a constant connection online, and are considering getting an ADSL line for home, scratch the thought. Choose to use a 3G mobile connection instead, and host it on your Android or iPhone that has Viber installed. This way, you can turn your phone into a mobile hotspot, even as you take advantage of constant connection to Viber.

The only thing you have to worry about now is how to reach your contacts who are not on Viber.

If most of your mobile network credits, whether prepaid or postpaid, are consumed on text conversations that last for hours, then move to 3G and Viber and save on mobile credits. If having a 3G data plan is not an option at the moment, then exercise a bit of restraint and teach yourself to just text when you're within WiFi range. This way, you'll ensure that you'll be able to maximize your mobile service consumption.

Enjoy Viber!