MediaRing Sets to Transform Mobile Telco Landscape with Launch of New Mobile VoIP Service Globally

MediaRing Limited (SGX:M09)(http://www.mediaring.com), a leading global VoIP service provider, is set to revolutionize the mobile telecommunications landscape with the introduction of its new MediaRing MobileVoIP, a service that offers free unlimited mobile calls amongst its users when connected to the Internet through a WiFi network. MobileVoIP users also enjoy very attractive low rates when calling any fixed-line, mobile contacts not enrolled with the service and/or connected to Internet. The service leverages on MediaRing’s extensive and highly robust Global IP Network. MediaRing MobileVoIP offers users a unique value proposition that delivers maximum cost savings and usability without compromising on mobility and voice quality. MediaRing MobileVoIP is available on SIP enabled phones with WiFi capability. These phones currently include the Nokia E & N series phones. Smart dialing capabilities enhancing user experience MediaRing MobileVoIP allows users to retain their existing mobile phone number, enabling them to call each other without the need to key in any special access codes. The service’s smart dialing capability assures that no additional steps are required after Internet connectivity has been established. In doing so, it is just like making a regular mobile call. The same applies when the user makes a call to a fixed-line or other contacts outside of the service. The smart dialing capability ensures that the user spends the least when making a call – in most cases absolutely free if both the parties are connected to the service. "These days mobility is a must, and as always users want the best value for their money and with the least amount of hassle. We kept this very important requirement in mind when developing MediaRing MobileVoIP. The user experience when making a call is unchanged – the service does not require you to change your calling habits. Just select the number from your mobile phonebook and call,” pointed out Mr. Kaushik Patel, MediaRing’s Vice President of Global Marketing. Operator neutrality offering more choices to consumers With MediaRing MobileVoIP, users can enjoy free mobile calls to anyone, anywhere in the world. It does not matter who your mobile operator is. "The service is not bound to any mobile operator. Mobile VoIP calls are made via MediaRing’s Global IP network, therefore bypassing the traditional mobile network. In a nutshell, MediaRing MobileVoIP offers the best of the GSM and VoIP worlds’ to its users,” Mr. Patel explained. "In the last couple years, we have seen a significant increase in WiFi penetration, both in homes, business and in public areas. More and more cities and countries are moving towards offering WiFi connectivity to their residents. With such momentum, MediaRing MobileVoIP offers a revolutionary service that empowers mobile consumers with greater flexibility, mobility and most importantly, control. You can now decide how to place and route your local or international calls; benefit from the savings and without compromising your user experience,” Mr. Patel continued. Very attractive low calling rates MediaRing MobileVoIP offers a world of low rates to any fixed-line or mobile numbers that are not on the MediaRing MobileVoIP service or not connected to Internet, regardless of the countries where the calls are made from or received. "With MediaRing MobileVoIP, our users can enjoy rates starting from as low as $0.02 per minute for international calls. In addition, when they travel overseas, the service helps do away with costly roaming charges. Thanks to our extensive and highly robust MediaRing Global IP Network,” said Mr. Patel. Sign-up is easy and free To sign-up for MediaRing MobileVoIP, simply visit our website www.mediaringmobile.com and create a personal account with your preferred password. Sign-up is free. About MediaRing With offices in Singapore, Malaysia, Shanghai, Beijing, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, Indonesia, Cambodia and Sunnyvale (USA), MediaRing is the leading VoIP telephony service provider in Asia and enjoys a significant share of the global pure-play VoIP market. Through its strong technological capabilities and extensive distribution network, MediaRing brings high-quality Voice services to carriers, enterprises, service providers and consumers with its wide range of service offerings. Its extensive partnerships with carriers around the world allow call terminations in more than 240 countries worldwide. As a pioneer in VoIP services with unique proprietary technology, MediaRing derives more than 95 per cent of its Voice revenue from outside Singapore.