# Fongo World Edition

> Call & Text Anywhere With A Canadian Number.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.fongo.international](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.fongo.international)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.fongo.international`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Fongo Inc.
- **Category:** COMMUNICATION
- **Downloads:** 46,098
- **Rating:** 3.74 / 5 (1,299 ratings)
- **Version:** 2026.8.1.20
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-26
- **First published:** 2014-06-09
- **Publisher country:** CA
- **Size:** 96 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fongo.international)
- **Website:** [https://www.fongo.com](https://www.fongo.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.fongo.com/about-fongo/legal/privacy/](https://www.fongo.com/about-fongo/legal/privacy/)

## Description

Fongo World Edition is a calling and texting app that gives you a real Canadian number and unlimited Canada-wide calling. Use it anywhere with an internet connection—WiFi or data—to call the world at affordable rates and text any Fongo user for free.

Highlights include Visual Voicemail, Call Display, Conference Calling, and in-app fax reception. Use it as a second number for online sign-ups, travel, freelancing, and staying private online. It also supports multiple languages and syncs with your device's contacts for easy calling.

## Rankings

- #309,190 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BROADCAST_STICKY`
- `android.permission.CALL_PHONE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_PHONE_CALL`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SYSTEM_EXEMPTED`
- `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_OWN_CALLS`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RAISED_THREAD_PRIORITY`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.amazon.privacypass.ATTEST`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.fongo.international.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.fongo.international.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `com.fongo.international.permission.EXTENSIONS_RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.hihonor.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.hihonor.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.hihonor.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `com.vivo.notification.permission.BADGE_ICON`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

Users appreciate that the app provides a Canadian phone number and is initially easy to use. However, most reviews highlight poor call quality, dropped calls, and no audio. Many users also experience difficulties with logging in, app glitches, and unhelpful customer support. SMS features often do not work correctly, and there are compatibility issues between different Fongo app versions. Overall, while the app shows promise, the majority of users report frustration due to reliability and service problems.

### Pros

- Provides a Canadian phone number that can be used for banking and other services.
- Easy to set up and initially works well for some users.
- Affordable pricing with various add-on plans available.

### Cons

- Poor call quality including dropped calls, no audio, and connection issues.
- Unreliable customer service with delayed or no responses to support requests.
- Issues with logging in and account access, especially after updates or on different devices.
- Problems with SMS functionality, including inability to send/receive messages especially to non-Fongo users.
- Incompatibility between Fongo World Edition and original Fongo App, including inability to transfer numbers.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.fongo.international)