TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited
Call and text for free with TextNow, the free phone service with over 100 million users, including basic data that's now free.
Staying connected shouldn't stress you out. With the TextNow app, you can get nationwide talk, text, and data coverage from the nation's largest 4G LTE and 5G network, without having to worry about bills.
Get a new phone number for free with the US area code of your choice (or use the phone number you already have) and start calling and texting freely anywhere in the US and Canada.
Free nationwide calls and texts: no phone bill
Stay connected with the free TextNow app to connect via Wi-Fi and texting, or order a TextNow SIM card to connect freely, send texts, and use some apps without having to connect to Wi-Fi.
Free basic data
TextNow is the only phone service provider that gives you data completely free. With the Always Free plan, you get access to the apps you need to stay connected on the go, including email, maps, and rideshare apps. Check and email, get directions, and order Uber or Lyft from anywhere without paying for the data plan. Just request a SIM card to get started.
Unlimited data plans: affordable and high-speed
We believe that you should only pay for the data you use. That's why we're the only provider with ultra-flexible hourly, daily, and monthly plans. Start and stop one of our low-cost options with just a few clicks in the app, starting at $0.99. No contracts, no obligations, just easily accessible data and you only have to pay for it whenever you want.
Second phone number: for private contact and texting, separate line of business, and more
Use the TextNow app to call and text as a second toll-free phone line. It's another additional phone line (business phone or 2nd line) on your device with free calls and texts.
International Calling: 230+ countries
Are your friends and family abroad? TextNow offers low-cost international calling to Mexico, Canada, and 230+ countries with rates starting at less than $0.01 per minute.
Why Textau?
• Free calls, texts, and free basic data, always.
• Call and text instantly for free when you download the TextNow app
• Get nationwide coverage with TextNow SIM card, talk and text without Wi-Fi
• Get a local phone number or use your existing number. Area codes are available in most metropolitan areas in the United States.
• Voice calls, direct messages, SMS, photo and video messaging to the United States or Canada for free.
• Unlimited data plans with hourly, daily, and monthly options that give you flexible internet coverage. Pay only when you want.
• Use it on multiple devices, including your computer or tablet, and easily access calls and texts whenever you need them.
• International calls with low-cost options to more than 230 countries.
• Voicemail for text, voice, and conference calling.
WHY IS TEXTNOW FREE?
There is no annual or monthly fee for using TextNow. We partner with brands to pay for your phone service (so you don't have to) with in-app ads. Ads won't interrupt your experience. If you don't like the ads, you can buy a subscription to remove them.
More standard features for all users
• Passcode for secure, private calls and text messages
•Caller ID
• Signatures: Add a personal signature to each text
• Free customizable text tones, ringtones, ringtones, vibrations, and phone wallpapers
• Quick response to respond quickly to your friends
• Home screen widget for immediate use
• Send text messages from your computer and sync them seamlessly to your mobile device via textnow.com
What are you waiting for? Download the app and take control of your phone service starting today
Note: TextNow is not affiliated with other texting and calling apps like Talkatone, Text Me, TextPlus, TextFree, Pinger, Nextplus, TalkU, Dingtone, Whatsapp, Facebook Messenger and more.
Privacy policy: https://www.textnow.com/privacy
Terms of use: https://www.textnow.com/terms