Ringo (software)
| Developer(s) | Riva FZC |
|---|---|
| Initial release | 2014 |
| Stable release | 1.0.25.6[1]
|
| Operating system | Android, iOS, Windows Phone 8.x and Windows Mobile 10[1] |
| Available in | English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Italian |
| Type | PSTN, International call |
| Website | www |
Ringo is an international calling app for smartphones that utilizes dedicated phone circuits for making calls.[2] Ringo uses local phone networks instead of the user's smart phone's internet connection to connect calls.[3] Thus, the receiver is not required to download the app to receive a call.[4] It is available in apps for Android, iOS and Windows Phone. Ringo launched in 2014 and is currently available for use in 15 countries: Australia, Belgium, Canada, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, India,Mexico, Netherlands, Poland, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom and USA.[5] Users in these countries can make a call to anywhere in the world.[6]
History
Ringo was developed by start-up Riva FZC which was founded by Bhavin Turakhia, who is also the Founder and CEO of Directi.[7] Riva FZC is the parent holding company of Ringo.[7]
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. The recipient of the international call need not have the app installed.[8] Users can purchase top up credits through the app for Android and Windows Phone and through their website for iOS to make calls.[9] When a call is made using Ringo, it is connected to a local phone network and assigned a local number. It then switches the call to travel through submarine cables.[10] Once the call reaches the receiver's destination, it's connected to a local network there again. Although the call is assigned different local numbers every time it is made, the receiver sees the caller's contact details only.[11] [12]
References
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- ^ https://freetring.com