What are the benefits of the app & is it really free?

FYI: We only support service to US and Canadian residents while they are within the United States and Canada at this time. If you reside outside of the US or Canada, you cannot create an account. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Pinger is a VoIP operator that creates mobile applications for Android and iOS devices. The Pinger mobile app allows you to send and receive free messages as well as make and receive phone calls.

If you reside within the United States or Canada, you can sign up for an account and choose a phone number to send texts and make phone calls to any real number in those countries. Plus you can communicate with anyone else on Pinger in over 200 countries. 

Note: You will need to earn or purchase minutes to place calls in Pinger (if calling a non-Pinger user) but incoming calls are FREE (see below for details)

How is it free?

• Pinger relies on your internet connection or carrier data to work.
• Texting & Picture Messaging
  • Ads in the app pay for all your inbound and outbound texts and pictures.

Please Note: If your friends aren't using Pinger, their standard rates will apply.

Calling

• Calls to other Pinger users are always free.
• All incoming calls from anywhere in the world to your Pinger number are free.
• Want to make a call to a friend who isn't using Pinger? You'll need minutes. We offer a way to earn free minutes.

Which countries can I send real SMS to with Pinger?

• Check out the list of countries we support for international texting.

Questions? Submit a request.