Ringo was an international calling app for smartphones that utilized dedicated phone circuits for making calls.[3] Ringo used local phone networks instead of the user's smart phone's Internet connection to connect calls.[4] The caller, but not the called party, downloaded and used the app to make calls.[5] Apps were available for Android, iOS, and Windows Phone. Ringo launched in 2014 and was available for use in many countries, though not all supported all three calling methods:- callout, callback and WiFi.[6] Calls could be made to mobile and landline phones in any country.[7] Ringo was discontinued on March 31, 2021.
| Developer(s) | Riva FZC |
|---|---|
| Initial release | 2014 |
| Final release | 3.1.1.8 (Android)[1]
/ July 12, 2019 |
| Operating system | Android, iOS, Windows Phone 8.x and Windows Mobile 10[2] |
| Available in | English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Italian |
| Type | PSTN, International call |
| Website | web |
History edit
Ringo was developed by start-up Riva FZC, the parent holding company of Ringo.[citation needed]
Features and functionality edit
Ringo allowed users to make calls to any number in any destination worldwide and did not use a web connection for its calls.[8] Users could purchase top-up credits through the app for Android and Windows Phone and through the website for iOS to make calls.[9] When a call was made using Ringo, it was connected to a local phone network and assigned a local number. The system then switched the call to connect through submarine cables.[10] At the receiver's destination country the call was connected to a local network again. Although the call was assigned different local numbers every time it was made, the receiver saw the caller's contact details only.[11][12]
References edit
- ^ "Ringo: International calls". Google Play. 12 July 2019.
- ^ "Get Ringo: Low cost international calling". Microsoft Store United Kingdom. Retrieved 10 October 2017.
- ^ "Call Long Distance for Cheap without Wi-Fi with Ringo". Netted by the Webbys. 9 June 2014. Retrieved June 9, 2014.
- ^ "Make cheap calls with your smartphone without an internet connection- Ringo". Webnalyzer. Retrieved June 14, 2014.
- ^ "Make cheap international calls without internet with Ringo For Windows Phone". The Pocket Tech. Retrieved May 24, 2014.
- ^ "Can I use Ringo in my country?". Ringo. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
- ^ "Say Hello to Ringo: The smart international calling app with no wifi required". Legit Reviews. 21 May 2014. Retrieved May 21, 2014.
- ^ "The Week's Best Android, iPhone, iPad and Windows Phone Apps". Gizmodo UK. Retrieved May 26, 2014.
- ^ "Ho provato Ringo, l'app che ti farà dimenticare Viber, Skype e compagnia". Softonic. Retrieved July 8, 2014.
- ^ "Ringo Cheaper International Call Skype Alternative". Liberty Voice. 22 May 2014. Retrieved May 22, 2014.
- ^ "Ringo, the smart international calling app that needs no internet". Entrepreneur Sky. Archived from the original on May 25, 2014. Retrieved May 21, 2014.
- ^ https://freetring.com