Ringo (software)

Ringo is an international calling app for smartphones that utilizes dedicated phone circuits for making calls.[3] Ringo uses local phone networks instead of the user's smart phone's Internet connection to connect calls.[4] The caller, but not the called party, must download and use the app to make calls via Ringo.[5] Apps are available for Android, iOS, and Windows Phone. Ringo launched in 2014 and is available for use in many countries, though not all support all three calling methods, callout, callback and WiFi.[6] Calls can be made to mobile and landline phones in any country.[7]

Ringo
Developer(s)Riva FZC
Initial release2014 (2014)
Stable release
3.1.1.8 (Android)[1] / July 12, 2019 (2019-07-12)
Operating systemAndroid, iOS, Windows Phone 8.x and Windows Mobile 10[2]
Available inEnglish, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Italian
TypePSTN, International call
Websitewww.ringo.co

History

Ringo was developed by start-up Riva FZC, the parent holding company of Ringo, which was founded by Bhavin Turakhia, who is also the Founder and CEO of Directi.[8]

Features and functionality

Ringo lets users make calls to any number in any destination worldwide and does not use a web connection for its calls.[9] Users can purchase top-up credits through the app for Android and Windows Phone and through the website for iOS to make calls.[10] When a call is made using Ringo, it is connected to a local phone network and assigned a local number. The system then switches the call to connect through submarine cables.[11] At the receiver's destination country the call is connected to a local network again. Although the call is assigned different local numbers every time it is made, the receiver sees the caller's contact details only.[12] [13]

References
  1. "Ringo: International calls". Google Play. 12 July 2019.
  2. "Get Ringo: Low cost international calling". Microsoft Store United Kingdom. Retrieved 10 October 2017.
  3. "Call Long Distance for Cheap without Wi-Fi with Ringo". Netted by the Webbys. Retrieved June 9, 2014.
  4. "Make cheap calls with your smartphone without an internet connection- Ringo". Webnalyzer. Retrieved June 14, 2014.
  5. "Make cheap international calls without internet with Ringo For Windows Phone". The Pocket Tech. Retrieved May 24, 2014.
  6. "Can I use Ringo in my country?". Ringo. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
  7. "Say Hello to Ringo: The smart international calling app with no wifi required". Legit Reviews. Retrieved May 21, 2014.
  8. "Company Profile". Crunch Base. Retrieved September 1, 2014.
  9. "The Week's Best Android, iPhone, iPad and Windows Phone Apps". Gizmodo UK. Retrieved May 26, 2014.
  10. "Ho provato Ringo, l'app che ti farà dimenticare Viber, Skype e compagnia". Softonic. Retrieved July 8, 2014.
  11. "Ringo Cheaper International Call Skype Alternative". Liberty Voice. Retrieved May 22, 2014.
  12. "Ringo, the smart international calling app that needs no internet". Entrepreneur Sky. Archived from the original on May 25, 2014. Retrieved May 21, 2014.
  13. https://freetring.com
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