Skype rival Viber purchased by Japanese e-commerce giant for $900 million

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Skype rival Viber purchased by Japanese e-commerce giant for $900 million

Japan's answer to Amazon, Rakuten, just got into the mobile communications business by purchasing internet calling app-maker Viber for $900 million. Viber was one of the first to introduce 3G VoIP on the iPhone, and now lets you call any land-line or...

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