Does TextNow require contracts?

TextNow is a contract free service. All you have to do is to download their app and connect to Wi-Fi or get a SIM card and activate it to their network. They will cover the shipping fee for you so all you have to pay is $4.99 for the SIM card fee and the service is free.

What kind of phone plans does TextNow offer?

TextNow is also one of the only carriers to offer a phone plan completely for free using the TextNow app. There are two versions of their app:

• Basic (free), offering unlimited talk and text when connected to a Wi-Fi network, plus:
• Free essential data
• A free phone number
• Low-cost global calls
• Group texts and conference calls
• With Ads
• Premium (paid), offering all of the above features from the Basic app, plus:
• Caller ID and call forwarding
• Voicemail transcription
• A history of your videos and photos (with no limits)
• No ads

The TextNow Premium app begins at an extremely low price. Your phone number from the app can also be used on your other connected devices, so you can call and text from your laptop or tablet, too.

TextNow’s plan begin with a talk, text and free essential data, and progress to an unlimited data plan. TexNow allows you to add data to your plan.

• The Free, Talk, Text, Essential Data plan includes unlimited calls and text messages with 350MB high-speed data. Connect to a Wi-Fi to access any high-speed data—this plan is designed for the most basic phone usage.
• Data Add-ons: You can choose from the affordable data add-ons that suits your needs: Hour Pass at $0.99/hour, Day Pass at $4.99/day and Month Pass at $39.99/month.

Does TextNow absolutely FREE?

TextNow is showing some ads to their app to provide a free service. You can always maximize their free service as you can make calls and texts for as long as you want. If you are not a fan of ad-supported service, you can opt to upgrade to an ad-free service by paying to use their Premium app.

Do TextNow plans offer international talk and text?

TextNow offers international rates to make calls around the globe—starting rates are free to some countries, such as Canada and Mexico! Prices to call other countries can be low as $0.01 per minute, and international texting is free.

What kind of TextNow phones are there?

TextNow does not sell any phones right now but you can bring your phone to use their network.

Some of the phones TextNow accepts include:

• Various iPhone models
• Various Android phones

Can I bring my own phone to TextNow?

Yes! You can also bring a compatible and unlocked GSM Android or iOS device to TextNow. Since TextNow operates on the nation's largest 5G network, any phones from are generally compatible. Most newer smartphones will also be compatible with TextNow. TextNow allows its customers to brings their own number or get a new one to use their network.

What's so great about TextNow?

TextNow’s unique service model provides signature benefits to making it your network choice. Using a combination of cellular service, wireless internet, and data-enabled internet, TextNow provides a large coverage area comparable other, more expensive cellular networks—especially in those places where cell service typically drops out. TextNow calls this their “Elastic Calling Technology.” By scanning the service area around you, it selects the best method for your connection and pushes your service through across that medium. There’s less chance of a dropped call or a struggle to find service in low-lying areas (like your basement!).

To do this, TextNow uses:

• Voice Fallback, where customers can choose to use cellular as their “last resort” option when data or Wi-Fi networks aren’t available.
Data Fallback, which chooses the best available network for your call, and continues to monitor that call and switch networks as needed to ensure you maintain service.

With TextNow, you can also use a single number across all of your enabled devices, including tablets and laptops—and if you only use your phone to talk and text, you can do both for free using their app.

If you want the basics of cell phone connectivity without unnecessary extras or a high price tag, TextNow should be a strong consideration for you.