In Viber, you can now order a "local" number of another country: how much it costs and how to use

Viber messenger announced the launch of a new service - “Viber Local Number”, which will always help you

stay connected in other countries of the world.

What it is

The new service will be useful to travelers and peoplewho often travel abroad for work or study. In Viber you can subscribe to a “local” number and make calls from it or send messages at “home” rates. Incoming calls and messages will be forwarded to the messenger.

That is, if your loved ones or acquaintances do not haveViber - they will still be able to keep in touch using a local number. Well, you can easily book a table in a restaurant or book a hotel room, even in a foreign country.

How to connect

You can order such a number in the “More” menu by selecting"Local Viber number." Currently the service is only available in the UK, USA and Canada, but the company promises to connect other countries in the near future. The number of calls and messages to a “local” number is unlimited.

How much is

The service costs $4.99 (139.99 hryvnia) per month, but the first 10 thousand subscribers can connect for much less - for $1.99 (54.99 hryvnia). You can cancel your subscription at any time.