Get free and flexible phone service, always
TextNow is the only free phone service provider with unlimited talk & text, free data for select apps, and nationwide 5G coverage—all in one convenient app.
Start calling and texting for free, instantly
Download the TextNow app and choose a free local phone number within seconds. Use it for unlimited talk & text over Wi-Fi. It’s perfect for side hustles, second lines, or just staying in touch—without spending a dime.
5G data plans that fit your needs—and your budget
With just a one-time SIM purchase, you can connect to our nationwide 5G network—no long-term contracts, no surprise fees. Bring your own number if you’d like, and manage everything right from the app.
How to get free & flexible 5G service
Why People Love TextNow
A San Francisco startup may have the solution parents have been seeking for years. Free phone service – without an expensive monthly contract.
It works just like any phone carrier but you have no surprise fees, bills, or contracts to sign.
MicahAustin, TX
4.8 average star rating out of 685,000 app store ratings
685k App Store RatingsIt's hard to beat a monthly fee of zero dollars, but that's what you'll pay for unlimited calling and texting with TextNow.
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[1] TextNow’s Free Flex Plan provides Users with a prescribed amount of data usage, to be used for the limited purposes of using specific mobile applications, such as certain email, navigation, and rideshare applications (collectively, the “Eligible Applications”). The list of Eligible Applications is subject to change at TextNow’s sole discretion, and TextNow does not guarantee the availability or classification of any mobile application as an Eligible Application. See terms and conditions.
[2] Data plans are subject to TextNow's Unlimited2G Data Fair Use Policy. Speeds are not guaranteed and may vary depending on network availability and other factors.
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