WhatsApp acquisition by Facebook is also confirmed by the CEO WhatsApp , Jan. Koum through WhatsApp official blog on Wednesday ( 19/02/2014 ) . In post blogtersebut , Koum also ensure that nothing has changed in the WhatsApp service .
Koum wrote that WhatsApp will still work independently . Users can still enjoy the service for free . Mobile messaging services are also still can be used anywhere , no matter the type of smartphone use .
In addition , Koum also confirmed that users can still enjoy the service WhatsApp without being disturbed by the ads . According to him , the acquisition of Facebook to WhatsApp will never happen if the main principle is violated WhatsApp .
WhatsApp is made from the outset , about five years ago , it has a principle to provide ad-free messaging service . " It has become a major product vision WhatsApp , " said Koum .
Earlier, in his blog post in the year 2012, Koum also said that advertising is not only disturbing the aesthetic appearance , but also insulting the intelligence and disrupt brain processes while thinking .
Koum blog was created to explain why WhatsApp does not put an ad in its messaging service .
Not to forget Koum also expressed his pride against small teams WhatsApp that in just five years , capable of connecting 450 million users worldwide , with active users per day reached 230 million . WhatsApp called Koum has successfully revolutionized the way we communicate in the 21st century .
With the acquisition by Facebook , Koum admitted his team can now focus on making communication services faster, cheaper , and more personal .