Call and text for free with TextNow, the free phone service with over 100 million users. Get nationwide coverage with unlimited talk and text on 5G—starting at $0/month.
Your phone service should work on your terms. No phone bill, no fixed contracts, no hidden fees.
What makes us different?
• No phone bill, no fixed contracts, and no hidden fees
• Get a free local phone number or keep your own for a private second line or business use
• Flexible data options: choose the plan that fits your life, and change it anytime
• Low-cost international calling to 230+ countries
FREE TALK & TEXT NATIONWIDE: NO PHONE BILL, NO FIXED CONTRACTS
Stay connected with the TextNow free Wi-Fi calling and texting app, or activate TextNow Wireless on your existing phone to freely call and text without connecting to Wi-Fi. Get started instantly—no new device needed.
FREE PLAN
Unlimited talk and text on a nationwide 5G network — at $0/month, month after month. Not a trial. Not an introductory offer. Just free phone service, done differently.
Activate our eSIM on your phone instantly with no commitments and no hidden fees.
DATA PLANS: FLEXIBLE & ON YOUR TERMS
Only pay for the data you use with no long-term contracts or commitments. We're the only provider with truly flexible data options.
• Free Plan: Unlimited talk and text on nationwide 5G. Included monthly for $0.
• Plus Plan: Unlimited nationwide talk, text, and data—except media streaming & gaming. No ads.
• Unlimited Plan: Unlimited nationwide talk, text, and data. No ads.
Change your plan anytime in the app. Cancel anytime. No runaround, no fees. Pay what you want, or not at all.
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. Perfect for a 2nd line, business phone, side hustles, or personal use. Free calls and texts without an extra phone bill.
INTERNATIONAL CALLING: LOW-COST ACROSS 230+ COUNTRIES
Have friends and family overseas? TextNow offers free calls to Mexico and Canada with low-cost international calls to 230+ countries, with rates starting at less than $0.01 per minute.
WHY TEXTNOW?
• Call and text for free immediately when you download the TextNow app—no bill, no fees
• Activate on your existing phone and talk and text on a nationwide 5G network without Wi-Fi
• Get a local phone number or keep your existing number. Area codes available across most metro areas in the US
• Free voice calls, direct messages, SMS messages, picture and video messaging to the US or Canada
• Flexible data options—only pay when you want it
• Use on multiple devices including your computer or tablet and effortlessly access calls and texts whenever you need them
• Low-cost international calls across 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) through in-app ads. Ads won't interrupt your experience. If you don't want ads, upgrade to the Plus Plan or Unlimited Plan 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
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Funny how you need my D pic for your app to run PROPERLY
MirioGotiT
Y’all watch out make sure y’all read the type of data that apps requires to “ WORK PROPERLY “ “ APP FUNCTIONALITY “ user content photos and videos I mean I guess but technically if u want to send video yeah but , even tho you limit access it’s still access all at the beginning when asked to pick out of all pics and videos you want to keep in the app accessible to you whenever feel like it , still scanned and saved all content data or usage analytics ,we can’t be MAD at the WEIRDOS FOR THEY HVE TOLD US THEY weirdly intentionally own your privacy soon as you download in there words By using their service that includes downloading that’s the first service that a service provides, access to it. Hey ima grower not a shower but say can’t feel bad when you realize shame can’t be measured only felt once experienced , so lil d or big weird creep invading other privacy because it doesn’t officially tell you they do see your pic and videos , but for. A FACT CAN AND IF WANTED TO WILL AND COME ON NOW …. like power hasn’t been abused throughout these 2025years .. I can guarantee some shady big creepy stuff be going on behind these data writes you sign away by simply using , even if u download and don’t use it , still or probably might have to start it once but im sure a download is enough to access your device, has to show who and what just installed what . Wrong? Or Crazy trust issues? Probably most likely ,surely ,positively, can be possible. ToConsider
Pretty good but MAJOR bug that needs to be fixed!
emmaluvsyouux
First of, I love Textnow. It works out great because I have an iPad and my family members mostly have phones from different company’s that I can’t message. The app is a bit laggy but it works pretty good. I love how you can change contact icons and themes. But there is one major issue. Recently I’ve been experiencing a bug. I have 2 main contacts, my dad and my best friend. When I go to me and my best friends messages all I see is the background I chose. I can see the text bubbles. The only way I can see what she says is the drop-down notification I get when she texts. I’ve restarted my iPad, checked the app for updates, deleted her contact and re-added her. Nothing showed up. But when I go to my dads contact, everything is there. Also another issue I experience is sending images and messages. My bff used a Samsung, she also uses Messenger Kids. When I try to send her images, it shows up for me but sometimes not for her. And I’ve even gotten messages from her that didn’t show up on her screen. I believe the issue is because we both use 2 different devices and apps. But it would be great if there was a way this could be fixed. Another issue I encountered was the calls. Say I leave the Textnow app, still in a call. Sometimes, after a certain amount of time, the call completely disconnects. I love this app so much and how it gives me the freedom to message others with different devices even with my Apple device. If these bugs would get fixed, this app would be absolutely amazing. - Emma :)
Textnow is an honest, safe,worthwhile download
A List Bella
Textnow has met my bending needs. It offers a free version (no credit card to sustain unless/until/if u make a purchase) and an option to upgrade for even more options, if your specific needs require. I prefer Textnow than it’s alternatives and I’ve tried many. Others have you download their app only to blast you with hidden fees or shortchange the options you expect. I never trust an app that corners you into entering your card info while your streaming the free version. TextNow is beneficial when you don’t want to give out your main number in avoidance of spam or pesty callers. It also provides the opportunity to separate your professional and personal calls. I have chosen to lock my number in for a small yearly fee. That’s not necessary, but after years of using the free version I realized I wasn't being played by the app. I felt comfortable enough to enter my information and make this small purchase. you can use the app without securing your number, but you do risk having to change your number if someone swipes it during a time you’re not active for multiple weeks consistently.I can mention plenty more ways to benefit from TextNow and why this app is a great tool but after giving you the comfort to trust them, Ill let you find out how it adapts to your specific needs on your own. Personally I, Im a fan and appreciate their service. Alicia Bella Passion4Pawz and author
$3.99 SIM CARD- Please purchase if you can’t afford a regular plan - Lifesaver & better than Lifelin
Hausofvogt
I’ve tried all the Lifeline providers and they were awful- ran out of data and even talk and text which is the worst thing is to run out when it’s promised to be unlimited with Lifeline. I think TextNow is a much better option for anyone that would otherwise qualify for Lifeline. Well worth the $3.99 for the SIM card- I received it in less than 2 days, it may have been overnight but I didn’t check my mail until 2 days after I ordered it, was shocked it arrived SUPER FAST! This SIM card for less than $5, which even the brokest person should be able to come across at some point, it’s a worthwhile investment for 5G service without WiFi, it works for everything essential like they say and I have yet to encounter ads actually - i just use it for my backup phone since my iPhone is eSIM only… It’s exactly what I was looking for and what I needed. A one time payment for the SIM and now I have a dedicated number I can use applying for jobs, for college, for family, for anything. I like that the company saw all the reviews of people not being happy that it didn’t work when not connected to WiFi and came up with a solution that was fair & accessible to their client base (low income). Please consider purchasing the SIM card especially for women who rely on a man for their phone service, or anything like broke college students like myself, It’s unlimited free text calls and GPS email banking apps - that’s really all you neeed if you’re away from WiFi anyways.
Not much to see here this time folks, just cleaning up some bugs to keep things running smoothly for you.
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Version 26.29.0
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
