An entirely owned subsidiary of the Primus Telecommunications Group, Incorporated (PTGI), Primus Business Services, has announced the launch of Primus Softphone app for Android and iOS users.

The mobile workforce of the world is expected to reach 1.3 billion by 2015. It accounts for 37.2% of the total population employed by International Data Corporation (IDC). The newly launched app will help the iPhone and Android users to extend VoIP calling securely and PBX features.

The announcement is seen as a next step by Primus that will help it to expand channel and device flexibility. It also enables a more efficient collaboration while cutting down the accommodation cost. The new app will allow the Hosted PBX customers to recreate the "in-office" experience as well as permitting them to make and receive high-quality voice calls from their devices.

The app will support the same if the device is connected to Wi-Fi or 3G/4G mobile data connection. It will, consequently, improve the productivity and decrease the cost. People who move around the country with no US roaming rate plans pay estimated charges of $1.45/minute while Primus customers will save this money.

"By launching Primus Softphone, we are furthering our promise of delivering rich, unified communications anytime, on any device and from any place", stated said Nilpa Srivastava, VP, Primus Business Services.