TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited

Phone Number For Texts & Calls

Free · In-App Purchases

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 call, 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. 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. No contracts, no commitments, just easily accessible data that you only have to pay for when you want it. 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 2nd line) on your device with free calls and free text messages. INTERNATIONAL CALLING: 230+ COUNTRIES Are your friends and family overseas? TextNow offers low-cost international calls to Mexico, Canada and 230+ countries with rates starting at less than $0.01 per minute. WHY TEXTNOW? • Free calling, free texting, and free essential data – always. • Call and text for free immediately when you download the TextNow app • 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, SMS 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. • International calls with low-cost options to over 230 countries. • Voicemail to text audio transcription and conference calling. 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 STANDARD FOR ALL USERS • Passcode for safe and 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 So, what are you waiting for? Download the app and take control of your phone service, starting today. Follow us on social for the latest news and offers: TikTok - @textnow Facebook - @textnow Instagram - @textnow Twitter - @TextNow Privacy policy: https://www.textnow.com/privacy Terms of use: https://www.textnow.com/terms

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Ratings & Reviews

  • 4.7
    out of 5
    78K Ratings

We did a little fine-tuning this time around to squash some bugs and fix a few crashes. Nothing major, but you might notice things running more smoothly. Loving the app? Leave us a review and share your experience to help us make TextNow even better!

Version 26.22.0

The developer, TextNow, Inc., indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .

  • Data Used to Track You

    The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:

    • Contact Info
    • Identifiers

  • Data Linked to You

    The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:

    • Purchases
    • Location
    • Contact Info
    • Contacts
    • User Content
    • Identifiers
    • Usage Data
    • Diagnostics

  • Data Not Linked to You

    The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:

    • Usage Data

Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More

Accessibility

The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More

Information

Seller
  • TextNow, Inc.
Size
  • 416 MB
Category
  • Social Networking
Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
  • iPhone
    Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
  • iPad
    Requires iPadOS 15.0 or later.
  • iPod touch
    Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
  • Apple Vision
    Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
Languages
English and 2 more
  • English, French, Spanish
Age Rating
4+
In-App Purchases
Yes
  • Lock Your Number for 1 Week $2.49
  • Lock Number 1 Week $2.49
  • Ad Free+ $8.99
  • Lock Your Number for 1 Year $6.49
  • $4.99 in International Calling Credit $6.99
  • Ad Free+ & 14-day free trial $13.49
  • Premium Subscription $3.99
  • Premium Number 1 Month $6.99
  • Lock Your Number for 1 Week $0.99
  • Premium Number 1 Year $6.49
  • Learn More
Copyright
  • © 2026 TextNow, Inc.
  • Developer Website
  • Privacy Policy

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