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4G ready apps launched

Wednesday, July 18th, 2012

We are delighted to let you know that our iPhone and Android apps have been upgraded and are now 4G ready!

Customers who subscribe to a 4G mobile network can now take full advantage of the speeds on offer, receiving unparalleled call quality when connected to 4G mobile Internet.

Both iPhone and Android apps are compatible with the latest 4G (LTE) technology and are optimized to be location-aware and intelligently moderate the quality of a call. Customers will be able to take advantage of the best possible connection and performance available to them.

Using the latest in voice technology, our apps are able to determine customers’ locations worldwide and customize call quality so the best quality and fastest performance is received. If 4G/LTE is available the Localphone software will recognize this and give users the best call quality and fastest performance possible. Find out more about the Localphone 4G ready iPhone and Android apps.

Using Localphone’s already well-established international voice network, customers are assured you are receiving the best voice quality available to you, whatever your situation.

Our CEO, Paul Cusack, commented, ‘Everyone is talking about 4G and mobile network operators are gearing up for the next generation of mobile data. At Localphone we’re proud to announce that we are ready for the new technology when it arrives. Our 4G ready apps are currently available for iPhone and Android users and we look forward to announcing more updates in the near future.’

Features of our iPhone and Android apps:

  • Two calling modes. You can choose between Internet and local calls mode so it works wherever you are
  • Manage your contacts on the go and import your existing numbers
  • Send international texts from 1.8p
  • Check call and text rates to any number or country
  • Real-time account balance is displayed so you know exactly how much credit you have
  • Visit the Localphone website to download the free iPhone and Android apps.

    Our Android app is now available worldwide

    Wednesday, May 16th, 2012

    We’re pleased to announce the latest update to our Android app, which is now available to all our customers worldwide. Previously, only customers in countries where we have access numbers were able to use the app, but now all our customers can make WiFi calls to anywhere in the world. The app is free to download from Google play and calls are made using your Internet connection. The app will use WiFi or 3G depending on your settings and all you’ll pay is our low call rates – there are no local charges using this calling mode. Download our Android app today.

    We’ve also added ‘share’ functionality into the app. You can recommend Localphone to your friends and family straight from the app via email, SMS and social networks and you’ll earn your referral bonus for each friend who signs up to Localphone and adds credit.

    Features of the Localphone Android app include:

    WiFi/3G calls mode
    Calls are made using WiFi or 3G.

    Share and earn
    Earn free credit when you refer friends.

    Keep in touch by SMS
    Send international texts to any number at our low rates.

    Contacts on the go
    Manage your Localphone contacts through your phone and import your existing numbers.

    Check rates
    Check call and text rates to any number or country.

    Stay in credit
    A real-time account balance is displayed so you know exactly how much credit you have.

    Make sure you download the Localphone Android app and remember to leave us a review in the Google play store.

    Android WiFi Android Contacts

    Make WiFi calls on our new Android app

    Monday, April 30th, 2012

    We are delighted to announce that we have launched a new version of our Android app, which is available to download for free from Google play. Download our Android app today.

    The new app includes a choice of calling modes allowing you to choose between Local Number calls or WiFi/3G calls, saving you even more money on international calls! Using the LOCAL calls mode means your calls will be made using a local number which connects to your international contact. You’ll pay our low rates plus your mobile provider’s local rates. These are usually included in your free minutes.
    Tap the call mode button to switch to WiFi/3G mode and calls will be made using your Internet connection. You’ll save money by using this mode because all you’ll pay is our low call rate and there are no local charges.

    Features of our Android app:

    Two calling modes so it works wherever you are – NEW
    Call abroad using a local number or your WiFi/3G connection. Just tap the calling mode button to switch between the two.

    Keep in touch by SMS
    Send international texts to any number at our low rates.

    Your contacts on the go
    Manage your Localphone contacts through your phone and import your existing numbers.

    Rates at your fingertips

    Check call and text rates to any number or country.

    Stay in credit
    Your real-time account balance is displayed in the app so you know exactly how much credit you have.

    Make sure you download the Localphone Android app and remember to leave us a review in the Google play store. The app is currently available for customers in countries where we have access numbers. Visit our help section to find out if it is available in your country. We are working on making the app available in more countries and look forward to announcing updates in the future.