SINGAPORE, Jan. 19, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Singapore-based technology company GlobalRoam Group Limited announced today that it has cracked the perennial problem of business travellers – how to stay "always on", by seamlessly selecting traditional or cloud-based connection methods. Costs of outgoing global calls can be slashed by as much as 90%.
GlobalRoam has launched a calling app, 'Toku', which uses an advanced algorithm to automatically select the most cost effective option to connect a caller even if he or she is overseas – helping the traveller avoid high roaming charges.
The smart-technology can detect and analyse options -- from Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), Public Switched Telephone Networks (PSTN), or a hybrid of both -- to deliver the best connection which maintains high voice quality without the user having to make a decision on the connection mode.
Toku allows users to link two mobile numbers to their username -- new users can automatically detect this global identity based on either numbers previously stored in one's contact list.
Unlike most known chat applications (that offer voice calls), where both users need to have a data connection for a call to go through, Toku does not have this constraint. When offline, Toku calls will be forwarded to the selected number. If both numbers are selected, the first to pick up will take the lead.
Through GlobalRoam's patented click-to-call technology, Toku users can also receive calls via a customised personal URL (e.g. my.tokuapp.com/johnsmith). Callers do not require any prior application download.
Mr. Thomas Laboulle, CEO of GlobalRoam Group said: "Ensuring that you are reachable while overseas has become increasingly complex. Today's mobile users are overwhelmed with calling options and no sure way to know that they are always connecting to the best quality calls. With Toku we simplify the way people make calls to create a seamless travel experience for those on the road."
"Over the past year, the Toku team has worked hard to rethink today's communication standards. Our product roadmap is very exciting and we target to have over one million users by the end of the year. Today's release is just the first step towards the immersive 'always on' connectivity experience that we envision," he added.
Toku is available for download on all iOS and Android smartphones.
To download the Toku media kit (photos, videos, and other collaterals), please visit: http://bit.ly/2iP5sX1
About Toku
Stay connected, wherever you are -- Toku ensure you're always connected to the ones who matter. Whether you're offline or online, Toku allows you to make high-quality calls through both phone and internet networks.
For more on Toku, please visit: http://www.tokuapp.com
To download Toku on iOS devices: http://bit.ly/Toku_iOS
To download Toku on Android devices: http://bit.ly/Toku_Android
About GlobalRoam Group Limited
GlobalRoam offers Integrated Communication Services that connect people across diverse media and platforms, transcending technological barriers. Established in 2001, GlobalRoam bridges the physical and digital world through solutions that bring convenience and cost savings to users.
For more on GlobalRoam, please visit: http://www.globalroam.com
