Pinger Textfree with Voice Optimized for iOS 5

Enables Millions of iOS Users to Make Free Calls by Watching Videos and Expands International Coverage

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Pinger, the company disrupting the mobile space by making texting and talking free, today announced an update to its immensely popular Pinger Textfree with Voice app for iOS platforms. The update optimizes Pinger Textfree with Voice for the new iOS 5 operating system and gives users a new and easier way to get free calling minutes. Now, users can watch videos on their iPod touch or iPhone to get free minutes to call their friends and family.

“We’re constantly searching for user friendly methods of making texting and talking free for our customers,” said Joe Sipher, Co-Founder and Chief Product and Marketing Officer for Pinger. “By enabling customers to watch short videos in exchange for voice minutes, we’re making it even easier for everyone to talk free.”

Pinger also announced today that it now supports sending free texts to and from any mobile phone number in 29 countries. Users simply address messages with the appropriate country code and they can text friends all over the world free. In addition to normal everyday communication, Pinger Textfree with Voice enables students, international travelers, and military personnel to keep in touch for free wherever they may be.

The 29 countries now supported by Pinger include: American Samoa, Australia, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Cayman Islands, China, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Germany, Guam, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Israel, Jamaica, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Northern Mariana Islands, Panama, Peru, Puerto Rico, Sri Lanka, United States, and Venezuela.

To learn more about Pinger, visit: www.pinger.com. Download Textfree with Voice in the App Store or Textfree in the Android Market.

About Pinger

Pinger makes texting and talking free. Our market-leading communications products have been downloaded by millions of iPhone, iPod touch, iPad and Android users around the world. Pinger is loaded with inventive people who enjoy creating consumer products and services that make a difference in people's lives. www.pinger.com.

CONTACT:

SutherlandGold Group for Pinger
Julia Vinyard, 415-655-9560
pinger@sutherlandgold.com

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