Ringo (software) explained

Ringo
Ringo
Developer:Riva FZC
Operating System:Android, iOS, Windows Phone 8.x and Windows Mobile 10[1]
Genre:PSTN, International call
Language:English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Italian
Discontinued:Yes
Latest Release Version:3.1.1.8 (Android)[2]

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Get Ringo: Low cost international calling. Microsoft Store United Kingdom. 10 October 2017.
  2. Web site: Ringo: International calls. Google Play. 12 July 2019.
  3. Web site: Call Long Distance for Cheap without Wi-Fi with Ringo. 9 June 2014. Netted by the Webbys. June 9, 2014.
  4. Web site: Make cheap calls with your smartphone without an internet connection- Ringo. Webnalyzer. June 14, 2014.
  5. Web site: Make cheap international calls without internet with Ringo For Windows Phone. The Pocket Tech. May 24, 2014.
  6. Web site: Can I use Ringo in my country? . Ringo . 23 September 2020 .
  7. Web site: Say Hello to Ringo: The smart international calling app with no wifi required. 21 May 2014. Legit Reviews. May 21, 2014.
  8. Web site: Varshney . Rashi . Now make free international calls to Nepal with Ringo . 2024-05-26 . www.pcquest.com . en.
  9. Web site: The Week's Best Android, iPhone, iPad and Windows Phone Apps. Gizmodo UK. May 26, 2014.
  10. Web site: Ho provato Ringo, l'app che ti farà dimenticare Viber, Skype e compagnia. Softonic. July 8, 2014.
  11. Web site: Ringo Cheaper International Call Skype Alternative. 22 May 2014. Liberty Voice. May 22, 2014.
  12. Web site: Ringo, the smart international calling app that needs no internet. Entrepreneur Sky. May 21, 2014. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20140525021924/http://entrepreneursky.com/ringothe-smart-international-calling-app-needs-internet/. May 25, 2014.