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expiredmyk.mayk posted May 28, 2021 04:53 AM
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expiredmyk.mayk posted May 28, 2021 04:53 AM

TextNow: Free BYOP Ad-Supported Unlimited Talk & Text Plan w/ GSM SIM Kit $5

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TextNow has Bring Your Own Unlocked GSM Smartphone Plan offering Ad-Supported Nationwide Unlimited Talk & Text Hybrid WiFi/Cellular Plan (No Data) for Free when you purchase a TextNow GSM SIM Activation Kit for $4.99. FREE Shipping.

Requirements:
TextNow GSM SIM Activation Kit $4.99
Unlocked GSM Android or iOS smartphone
TextNow mobile app (iOS/Android)
Area with adequate T-Mobile coverage (check coverage https://www.t-mobile.com/coverage/coverage-map)
Features:
Free (Ad-Supported) Calling & Texting Over WiFi (or using the T-Mobile network when not connected to WiFi) through the TextNow app

https://www.textnow.com/wireless/...uct_id=392

https://www.textnow.com/wireless/...uct_id=392
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TextNow has Bring Your Own Unlocked GSM Smartphone Plan offering Ad-Supported Nationwide Unlimited Talk & Text Hybrid WiFi/Cellular Plan (No Data) for Free when you purchase a TextNow GSM SIM Activation Kit for $4.99. FREE Shipping.

Requirements:
TextNow GSM SIM Activation Kit $4.99
Unlocked GSM Android or iOS smartphone
TextNow mobile app (iOS/Android)
Area with adequate T-Mobile coverage (check coverage https://www.t-mobile.com/coverage/coverage-map)
Features:
Free (Ad-Supported) Calling & Texting Over WiFi (or using the T-Mobile network when not connected to WiFi) through the TextNow app

https://www.textnow.com/wireless/...uct_id=392

https://www.textnow.com/wireless/...uct_id=392

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Jun 05, 2021 12:02 AM
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hippozgyJun 05, 2021 12:02 AM
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Quote from DarknetScammer :
Yes I received it yesterday
Could you tell us more details? Is there any instruction came with it? Did you try to contact them?
Jun 05, 2021 07:58 PM
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thchanJun 05, 2021 07:58 PM
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i have this on my spare lg v40. paid $10 for the sim back then and is on sprint network. good to have a spare number on top of a wifi device. do need to use it once a month otherwise they will cancel your service. no audio ads, just some ads displayed on the app that you use for call and text. not intrusive at all, imo. they have some good gif for text as well. it adds text and voice on an otherwise wifi only device. works well for me.
Last edited by thchan June 5, 2021 at 01:02 PM.
Jun 09, 2021 02:16 PM
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ablangJun 09, 2021 02:16 PM
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This price is still good. Just bought minutes ago.
Jun 09, 2021 02:36 PM
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GettingnowhereJun 09, 2021 02:36 PM
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Quote from hottie :
Grandma will chuck the phone as soon as she hears an ad every time she makes (or receives ? ) a call .

I have their app with a free local number (have to send or receive a text once a month to not lose the number) . I use it for offer up / craigslist transactions where I need to give a number to people when planning to meet up with them.
If that's your use case why not try google voice?

I think this service is nice because you actually get a physical number to go with another phone that you can use without having internet connection.
Jun 09, 2021 02:41 PM
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GettingnowhereJun 09, 2021 02:41 PM
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Quote from superslickz :
textnow is pretty good way to get a second number for whatever reason, especially if you mainly use it for text.

You could even use a PIN code to access the app for "whatever" reason.

Actually activating a sim is optional. You could just download the app on your existing phone, get a number, and use it to give out to people you don't want to give your main number to. It will use your phone's data for text and voip calls.

You will see ads interspersed between your texts messages (of course the recipients will never see it).

After you make a phone call, you will see like a 5-15 second ad on your screen that you can't X out of until it's done (unless you press the home button and exit the app altogether).

And yes, you can use textnow number for some verification codes. I used it for the Gpay Spring Stamp Promo and was able to get verification codes.

If you do use a sim card, you will get data on that phone for just the purpose of using the textnow app to make calls and texts. I did that on an old LG Volt (that I use to use for Ringplus) but ended up never using it on that phone and use the same account on my regular phone so I can have 2 numbers without using 2 phones.

I have never tried to use it for porting purpose.
Based on what you have described and if you are not even going to make use of the sim (which I see is the biggest plus for this service). Why not just use google voice?
Jun 09, 2021 02:42 PM
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hottieJun 09, 2021 02:42 PM
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Quote from aajeev :
If that's your use case why not try google voice?

I think this service is nice because you actually get a physical number to go with another phone that you can use without having internet connection.
I have Google voice numbers but don't want to lose them in case I decide to ditch the number.
Jun 09, 2021 02:50 PM
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GettingnowhereJun 09, 2021 02:50 PM
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Quote from hottie :
I have Google voice numbers but don't want to lose them in case I decide to ditch the number.
I see.

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Jun 09, 2021 03:22 PM
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superslickzJun 09, 2021 03:22 PM
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Quote from aajeev :
Based on what you have described and if you are not even going to make use of the sim (which I see is the biggest plus for this service). Why not just use google voice?
I do have gv. Sometimes you may want a number not in any way associated with your main number. The pin access is a plus. Everyone situation is different.
Jun 09, 2021 03:39 PM
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Ispend2muchJun 09, 2021 03:39 PM
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"TextNow: Free BYOP Ad-Supported Unlimited Talk & Text Plan w/ GSM SIM Kit $5
TextNow has Bring Your Own Unlocked GSM Smartphone Plan offering Ad-Supported Nationwide Unlimited Talk & Text Hybrid WiFi/Cellular Plan (No Data) for Free when you purchase a TextNow GSM SIM Activation Kit for $4.99. FREE Shipping."

I'm lost. Is this $5 activation kit mean you can make free cell calls and text forever? Can you receive them too?
Last edited by Ispend2much June 9, 2021 at 09:40 AM.
Jun 09, 2021 03:50 PM
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GettingnowhereJun 09, 2021 03:50 PM
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Quote from superslickz :
I do have gv. Sometimes you may want a number not in any way associated with your main number. The pin access is a plus. Everyone situation is different.
Oh I see. I already have a number from regular phone company. Google voice is my second number.
Jun 09, 2021 08:02 PM
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bgzo45Jun 09, 2021 08:02 PM
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Quote from habby3814 :
Yea you can't use text now number to get verification codes

Such as tinder/ bank security
Is there a free service that I can use where getting bank security codes is possible?
Jun 10, 2021 01:52 AM
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GettingnowhereJun 10, 2021 01:52 AM
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Quote from bgzo45 :
Is there a free service that I can use where getting bank security codes is possible?
Google voice works for most of it. I'm told US bank is no go. But BOA is good so far. Give it a try.
Jun 11, 2021 03:27 AM
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man2kJun 11, 2021 03:27 AM
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Quote from thchan :
i have this on my spare lg v40. paid $10 for the sim back then and is on sprint network. good to have a spare number on top of a wifi device. do need to use it once a month otherwise they will cancel your service. no audio ads, just some ads displayed on the app that you use for call and text. not intrusive at all, imo. they have some good gif for text as well. it adds text and voice on an otherwise wifi only device. works well for me.
can port-in your current number while you activate this? or you have chose whatever number TextNox give? Need to park a number for some time.. TIA
Jun 11, 2021 06:50 AM
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thchanJun 11, 2021 06:50 AM
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Quote from man2k :
can port-in your current number while you activate this? or you have chose whatever number TextNox give? Need to park a number for some time.. TIA
i got a new number. here is the port in info: https://help.textnow.com/hc/en-us...our-Number

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Jun 11, 2021 07:01 AM
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fbuellerJun 11, 2021 07:01 AM
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Quote from habby3814 :
Yea you can't use text now number to get verification codes

Such as tinder/ bank security
That's assumed correct for their VOIP service. This appears to be true GSM, which probably would work.

Edit: Still need to use their stupid app even with the GSM SIM. Guess it just blocks all data other than their app's ports/IP #, so it's still VOIP. Meh.

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