TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited

Unlimited free calls, texts, and data with a second phone number—no fees.

TextNow: Free Calls & Texts with Unlimited Data

TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited is a free phone service that offers unlimited calls and texts across the US and Canada, along with free essential data. Users can get a new phone number or use their existing number, enjoying nationwide coverage without monthly fees. The app features flexible data plans and Wi-Fi calling, making it ideal for personal and business use. TextNow operates with in-app ads but allows users to remove them through subscription for an ad-free experience.
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App stats

Version: 25.3.0.2 (Last updated: 2025-02-04)
Version code: 15032
Creation date: 2012-09-01
Permissions:
  • android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
  • android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
  • android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS
  • android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
  • android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
  • android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
  • android.permission.ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY
  • android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
  • android.permission.AD_SERVICES_CONFIG
  • android.permission.BATTERY_STATS
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Size: 151.51M

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App summary

Call and text for free with TextNow, the free phone service with over 100 million users, now including Free Essential Data.

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 & 5G network, without having to worry about bills.

Get a new phone number free with the US area code of your choice (or use the phone number you already have) and start calling and texting freely to anywhere in the US and Canada.

FREE TALK & TEXT NATIONWIDE: NO PHONE BILL
Stay connected with the TextNow free Wi-Fi calling and texting app, or order a TextNow SIM card to freely talk, text, and use some apps without having to connect to Wi-Fi.


FREE ESSENTIAL DATA
TextNow is the ONLY phone service provider that gives you data completely FREE. With the always-free plan, you can access apps that are essential to keep you connected while on-the-go, including email, maps, and rideshare apps. Check and send emails, get directions, and order an Uber or Lyft from anywhere without paying for a data plan. Simply order a SIM card to get started and use your second phone number for any additional needs.


UNLIMITED DATA PLANS: AFFORDABLE & HIGH-SPEED
We believe you should only pay for the data you use. That’s why we’re the ONLY provider with super flexible hourly, daily, and monthly plans. Start and stop one of our low-cost options with just a few taps in the app, starting as low as $0.99.


SECOND PHONE NUMBER: FOR PRIVATE CALLING & TEXTING, A SEPARATE BUSINESS LINE & MORE
Use the TextNow calling and text messaging app as a free second phone line. It’s another extra phone line (business phone or second line) on your device with free calls and free text messages. You can talk freely without any additional charges with your local/second phone number.


WHY TEXTNOW?
• Free calling, free texting, and free essential data – always.
• Call and text for free immediately when you download the TextNow app.
• Choose TextNow as your default dialer for a seamless calling experience. By granting access to your call logs, you'll be able to easily find and call your contacts in the TextNow app, view your call history, manage missed calls, and sync your TextNow message history across all your devices.
• Get nationwide coverage with a TextNow SIM card, and talk and text without Wi-Fi.
• Get a local phone number or use your existing number. Area codes from most metro areas in the US available.
• Voice call, direct message, picture and video messenger to the US or Canada for free.
• Unlimited data plans with hourly, daily, and monthly options give you flexible internet coverage. Only pay when you want it.
• Use across multiple devices including your computer or tablet, and effortlessly access calls and texts whenever you need them with Wi-Fi.
• International calls with low-cost options to over 230 countries.
• Voicemail to text audio transcription and conference calling via Wi-Fi.


HOW IS TEXTNOW FREE?
There are no yearly or monthly fees to use 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 ads, you can purchase a subscription to remove them.

MORE FEATURES
• Passcode for private texting and calling
• Caller ID
• Customizable free text tones, call tones, ringtones, vibrations and phone backgrounds
• Quick Reply to speedily respond to friends
• A home screen widget for instant use
• Text from your computer and seamlessly synchronize with your mobile device via textnow.com

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

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Google Play Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Free texting and calling feature
  • Ability to access messages on multiple devices
  • Useful as a secondary number for personal and work use
Cons
  • Excessive ads that interrupt use
  • Inconsistent call quality and signal strength
  • Customer service issues and account deactivation without notice
Most mentioned
  • Ad interruptions hinder user experience
  • Call quality has been declining
  • Account deactivation and support unresponsiveness
User reviews
When typing a text it'll often jus go to its main page, which has so many ads you will click one by accident. It's annoying as hell. You can't send videos, it doesn't tell you it's not sent (for example, it doesn't say the file is too large, or that the file failed to send) it looks like it sent it but it hasnt
by Aaron Moss, 2025-02-04

Don't pay for Features they don't work but they sure did take my money. Edit: ok so since the verifications lock in my number subscription didn't work last time I cancelled it and waited for it to expire.... After it expired....I deleted and reinstalled the app and then paid for the subscription again... This time it is working and sending me my verifications codes like it promises. So it I guess I fixed it. So I'm happy my features are working again I will give some stars back.
by Jai Rod, 2025-02-02

I have had textnow off and on for the last few years. I live in a place cell reception is bad so I've relied on textnow for when I need to make calls. However this new number I was given has rung NONSTOP with spam calls. I can't do anything to change my number or do anything to stop the calls. I finally just un-installed the app. It's a good app. Just be aware you may have this issue.
by Jessyca A, 2025-01-31
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