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TextNow SIM Card Activation Kit for Free Nationwide Talk & Text w/ Ads

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TextNow.com has TextNow SIM Card Activation Kit for Free Nationwide Talk & Text w/ Ads for $0.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks Community Member WackyP for sharing this deal

About this product:
  • Unlimited calling and texting over TextNow's Nationwide Network paid for by ads.
  • Must be a compatible device with either Android or iOS operating system.
  • Check compatibility using the device checker here. Devices may need to be unlocked to function.
  • How does the BYOP program work?
    • Once your SIM arrives, put it in your device and follow the activation guide.

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Written by Corwin | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • To view TextNow's coverage map click here.
    • For more information about how TextNow works click here.
    • Refer to the forum thread for additional details and discussion.

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TextNow.com has TextNow SIM Card Activation Kit for Free Nationwide Talk & Text w/ Ads for $0.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks Community Member WackyP for sharing this deal

About this product:
  • Unlimited calling and texting over TextNow's Nationwide Network paid for by ads.
  • Must be a compatible device with either Android or iOS operating system.
  • Check compatibility using the device checker here. Devices may need to be unlocked to function.
  • How does the BYOP program work?
    • Once your SIM arrives, put it in your device and follow the activation guide.

Editor's Notes

Written by Corwin | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • To view TextNow's coverage map click here.
    • For more information about how TextNow works click here.
    • Refer to the forum thread for additional details and discussion.

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Written by WackyP

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ptsder
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Within the US, TextNow's SIM card -- when used with their Free Nationwide Talk & Text plan -- simply provides limited cellular data to allow TextNow's app to be used (in the US) when you're not within WiFi range.

Even within the US, if you take out TextNow's SIM card and just use WiFi, your current TextNow services would still work as they do today. Your current TextNow also still works if you sign in to the same TextNow account on other compatible devices connected using WiFi or cellular data.

Outside the US, you will need to either use WiFi or provide cellular data, swapping your international SIM card in for TextNow's if your device only has a single SIM card slot, to continue using TextNow as you've had been.

From TextNow 101: SIM cards [textnow.com]



From Use TextNow without WiFi: Our nationwide network [textnow.com]
meranamjoker
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if you are going to use voice/txt over data, then why not Google Voice ?
MrSkeptic
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FYI, you don't need this if you have any phone with data. Just download the app for the same thing.

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Jan 29, 2022 09:24 PM
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HapShaughnessyJan 29, 2022 09:24 PM
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FYI, you don't need this if you have any phone with data. Just download the app for the same thing.
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gaswallaJan 29, 2022 09:27 PM
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That's the whole point. If you don't have cellular service or wifi., You can get voice and texts for free. Ads have to be dealt w , though
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I got this for my kid's iPhone but find it confusing. You have to use the Textnow app to use cell calls (you can't just call from the normal phone app.)
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HapShaughnessyJan 29, 2022 09:47 PM
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Quote from gaswalla :
That's the whole point. If you don't have cellular service or wifi., You can get voice and texts for free. Ads have to be dealt w , though
Which is why I dumped it and use Talkatone.
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Quote from MrSkeptic :
Which is why I dumped it and use Talkatone.
if you are going to use voice/txt over data, then why not Google Voice ?
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Quote from PriapisX :
I got this for my kid's iPhone but find it confusing. You have to use the Textnow app to use cell calls (you can't just call from the normal phone app.)
Yes. It includes enough data to their servers for VOIP and text via their app. Loaded with ads, so be prepared.
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Jan 29, 2022 10:22 PM
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energyxJan 29, 2022 10:22 PM
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Quote from PriapisX :
I got this for my kid's iPhone but find it confusing. You have to use the Textnow app to use cell calls (you can't just call from the normal phone app.)
Also, you might consider this instead. Not a lot of data, but free and real cell minutes and texts: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Freedo.../680827893
Last edited by energyx January 29, 2022 at 02:25 PM.
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superslickzJan 29, 2022 10:53 PM
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Quote from meranamjoker :
if you are going to use voice/txt over data, then why not Google Voice ?
And where are you getting free data to make calls or text from on your phone?
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Jan 29, 2022 10:54 PM
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superslickzJan 29, 2022 10:54 PM
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Quote from energyx :
Also, you might consider this instead. Not a lot of data, but free and real cell minutes and texts: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Freedo.../680827893
Not sure how reliable it is now, but freedompop use to be a nightmare for many people.
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meranamjokerJan 29, 2022 10:58 PM
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And where are you getting free data to make calls or text from on your phone?
i didn't see any data from talkatone website. it requires wifi. just like google voice.
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superslickzJan 29, 2022 11:01 PM
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Quote from meranamjoker :
i didn't see any data from talkatone website. it requires wifi. just like google voice.
This Sim gives you data that can only be used in the textnow app to make calls or text, which is what separates this from the other options you mentioned, because you don't need to be dependent on wifi.

Edit: didn't realize you were talking about talkatone, not textnow.
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PriapisXJan 29, 2022 11:13 PM
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Quote from energyx :
Yes. It includes enough data to their servers for VOIP and text via their app. Loaded with ads, so be prepared.
I ended up getting Tello; I believe I paid around $70 for a year unlimited calls and texts, no data.
Obviously not free, but great for a phone the kid can use for calls and texts.
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Jan 29, 2022 11:16 PM
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coolpizzaJan 29, 2022 11:16 PM
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Has anyone tried to port a number into Textnow using this SIM kit?
seems a nice option to park an old number and receive verification codes etc.
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energyxJan 29, 2022 11:24 PM
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Quote from superslickz :
Not sure how reliable it is now, but freedompop use to be a nightmare for many people.
Back in the day, yes. I always use temp credit card numbers for them. They were bought out by Red Pocket in the last couple years, so it's much better. This new free SIM has been fine so far, my renewal comes up on 2/4.

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Jan 30, 2022 12:34 AM
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HapShaughnessyJan 30, 2022 12:34 AM
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Quote from meranamjoker :
if you are going to use voice/txt over data, then why not Google Voice ?
I use that, too.

FYI, Talkatone supports burner numbers if that is something one needs.

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