Rakuten Viber Partners with SLT-MOBITEL Mobile to Offer “Unlimited Free” Data Packages to Subscribers

Rakuten Viber joins hands with SLT-MOBITEL Mobile to offer “Viber Free” data packages that help users stay connected, no matter where they are. This joint endeavour will enable SLT-MOBITEL Mobile subscribers to enjoy unlimited data when using Viber across popular data plans. 

Both Mobitel Pre-Paid and Post-Paid subscribers can now get access to unlimited Viber data to enjoy unparalleled features such as free VoIP calls, group video chats, communities, utilities chatbots, and fun stickers on Viber’s messaging platform that offer enhanced security to preserve user data privacy. Pre-Paid customers with Anytime plans ranging from Rs. 399, Rs.499, Rs.699, Rs.999, and Rs.1999 are eligible for this offer and Post-Paid customers with Anytime plans ranging Rs.1290, Rs.1690, Rs.2090, Rs.2990 and Rs.3890 can enjoy the free Viber offer. 

“We are delighted to partner with Viber to offer our valued customers a unique experience by delivering value beyond the standard packages in the market today. The tie up will cater to the surge in usage of instant messaging across Sri Lankans while keeping in mind customer data security,” said Shashika Senarath, CMO at Mobitel (Pvt) Ltd.  Stating further, Shashika stressed that, “This long-term partnership with Rakuten Viber allows us to bring our collective resources, expertise, and integrate them in a way that offers users a secure and enhanced user experience.”

As migration to digital technologies continues to be driven by the pandemic, it’s important for service providers to accelerate their digital capabilities to keep pace and offer services that are in line with the changing customer demands.

“We have a diverse user base and it has always been our aim to help them stay connected, no matter who they are or where they’re from,” said David Tse, Rakuten Viber Senior Director for APAC. “We see great synergy between Viber’s and SLT-MOBITEL’s customer-centric approach and such partners will allow us to continue to scale and offer our users in Sri Lanka with great choice of data plans to enjoy our full suite of messaging features and utilities.”

Rakuten Viber’s partnership with SLT-MOBITEL Mobile is yet another initiative by the popular messaging platform that continues to reinvent its service offerings for an enriched user experience.

Users may subscribe to the service via the SLT-MOBITEL Mobile SelfCare app, DataMart app, topping up or by visiting the nearest communication outlet. More information can be obtained about the “Unlimited Free” data packages by visiting the SLT-MOBITEL website via https://www.mobitel.lk/freeviber