Ringo (software)

Ringo

Developer(s)	Riva FZC
Initial release	2014 (2014)
Final release	3.1.1.8 (Android)[1] / July 12, 2019; 5 years ago (2019-07-12)
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.archive.org/web/*/http://www.ringo.co

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.

History

Ringo was developed by start-up Riva FZC, the parent holding company of Ringo.[8]

Features and functionality

Ringo allowed users to make calls to any number in any destination worldwide and did not use a web connection for its calls.[9] Users could 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 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.[11] 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.[12]

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. 9 June 2014. 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. 21 May 2014. Retrieved May 21, 2014.
8. Varshney, Rashi. "Now make free international calls to Nepal with Ringo". www.pcquest.com. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
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. 22 May 2014. 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.

External links

• Official website