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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 15, 2021 01:08 PM
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GettingnowhereJun 15, 2021 01:08 PM
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Last edited by aajeev June 17, 2021 at 11:47 PM.
Jun 24, 2021 08:29 PM
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DeltaSinghJun 24, 2021 08:29 PM
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Where do they ship to?

EDIT: Looks like to the US only.
Last edited by DeltaSingh June 24, 2021 at 01:32 PM.
Jul 05, 2021 02:26 PM
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ablangJul 05, 2021 02:26 PM
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Signing up for a new account right now seems to generate an error. Maybe that part's not working right now.
Jul 07, 2021 01:20 AM
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DoobieBrotherJul 07, 2021 01:20 AM
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I got a Email that my Sim was sent June 25 with a REALLLLLLLY long tracking # that seems to link to USPS. USPS says the number is invalid. Any one care to tell me how to contact them? The Sim is way late. Do they send them usps or china post?

ARG I knew I should have stayed away, but I had to find out for myself...
Last edited by DoobieBrother July 6, 2021 at 06:27 PM.
Jul 07, 2021 05:33 AM
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furioussunJul 07, 2021 05:33 AM
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank furioussun

Quote from habby3814 :
Yea you can't use text now number to get verification codes

Such as tinder/ bank security
If you pay the five bucks to keep your number for a year through in app purchase, you can receive verification codes.
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Jul 07, 2021 05:51 AM
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OhFrugalJul 07, 2021 05:51 AM
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Perhaps good to port your landline to a google voice number (for which you need to move your home landline number to a mobile number first) Smilie
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MusicSharkJul 07, 2021 06:04 AM
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Quote from OhFrugal :
Perhaps good to port your landline to a google voice number (for which you need to move your home landline number to a mobile number first) Smilie
How much does it cost to move landline number to a google voice number?

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Jul 07, 2021 08:00 AM
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626OGJul 07, 2021 08:00 AM
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Quote from MusicShark :
How much does it cost to move landline number to a google voice number?
$20, one time. But you Can only port mobile numbers to GV, so you have to port your landline to a cell provider first.
Jul 07, 2021 10:00 AM
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superslickzJul 07, 2021 10:00 AM
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Quote from furioussun :
If you pay the five bucks to keep your number for a year through in app purchase, you can receive verification codes.
Quote from habby3814 :
Yea you can't use text now number to get verification codes

Such as tinder/ bank security
i did not pay any extra fee and i am able to get verification codes for google pay (Gpay).
Jul 17, 2021 06:46 AM
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DoobieBrotherJul 17, 2021 06:46 AM
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I dont see a way to tell them my sim tracking # has never been accepted and I never got the sim... Any one know how to resolve this
Jan 26, 2022 12:51 AM
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BillJ8158Jan 26, 2022 12:51 AM
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Quote from hpham_53 :
Few things are free, but I still have a free plan with FreeUp which gives me 250 minutes or text each month. I only had to pay $5 for their SIM back in Oct 2019.
Ditto. It's been a great as a burner phone plus I use it when biking and boating.
Last edited by BillJ8158 January 25, 2022 at 04:55 PM.
Jan 26, 2022 01:14 AM
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DoobieBrotherJan 26, 2022 01:14 AM
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Well I can tell you the shipping time on the sim is about 2 to 3 weeks, but I did get it. Installed the App and it works as good as free gets. I have let my number lapse a few times but no biggie I never liked the number they gave me. It just reassigns a new one next time you use it.. If I do get a number that like I might pay the $5 for a year. I do seem to get a lot of calls for the last guy who had that number..

I never found a way to contact them when my tracking # was a week old, then one day out of the blue it arived in a envelope I could have mistaken for junk mail..
Last edited by DoobieBrother January 25, 2022 at 05:16 PM.
Jan 26, 2022 01:25 AM
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SiennaDeer8270Jan 26, 2022 01:25 AM
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Quote from DeltaSingh :
Where do they ship to?

EDIT: Looks like to the US only.
Why would anyone not in the US use this website? 99.9% of the deals are usa deals.
Jan 30, 2022 12:16 AM
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jkloisdafoiwdafJan 30, 2022 12:16 AM
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You cant sign up without using Facebook/Apple/Google? pathetic...

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Jan 30, 2022 06:48 PM
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djdocJan 30, 2022 06:48 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.
they want you to pay for 2FA for *some* things now
this was for MSN 2FA login
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