Ringo (software)

Ringo
Developer(s) Riva FZC
Initial release 2014 (2014)
Operating system Windows Phone, iOS, Android
Available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Italian
Type PSTN, International call
Website www.ringo.co

Ringo is an international calling app for smartphones that utilizes dedicated phone circuits for making calls.[1] Ringo uses local phone networks instead of the user’s smart phone’s internet connection to connect calls.[2] Thus, the receiver is not required to download the app to receive a call.[3] 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.[4] Users in these countries can make a call to anywhere in the world.[5]

History

Ringo was developed by start-up Riva FZC which was founded by Bhavin Turakhia, who is also the Founder and CEO of Directi.[6] 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]

References

  1. ↑ "Call Long Distance for Cheap without Wi-Fi with Ringo". Netted by the Webbys. Retrieved June 9, 2014.
  2. ↑ "Make cheap calls with your smartphone without an internet connection- Ringo". Webnalyzer. Retrieved June 14, 2014.
  3. ↑ "Make cheap international calls without internet with Ringo For Windows Phone". The Pocket Tech. Retrieved May 24, 2014.
  4. ↑ "Frequently Asked Questions". Ringo. Retrieved May 21, 2014.
  5. ↑ "Say Hello to Ringo: The smart international calling app with no wifi required". Legit Reviews. Retrieved May 21, 2014.
  6. ↑ "Company Profile". Crunch Base. Retrieved September 1, 2014.
  7. ↑ "Company Profile". Crunch Base. Retrieved September 1, 2014.
  8. ↑ "The Week's Best Android, iPhone, iPad and Windows Phone Apps". Gizmodo UK. Retrieved May 26, 2014.
  9. ↑ "Ho provato Ringo, l'app che ti farà dimenticare Viber, Skype e compagnia". Softonic. Retrieved July 8, 2014.
  10. ↑ "Ringo Cheaper International Call Skype Alternative". Liberty Voice. Retrieved May 22, 2014.
  11. ↑ "Ringo, the smart international calling app that needs no internet". Entrepreneur Sky. Retrieved May 21, 2014.
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