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expiredsdsniffer posted Feb 15, 2024 09:39 AM
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TextNow SIM Card Activation Kit for Free Nationwide Talk & Text w/ Ads

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

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

Thanks Community Member sdsniffer 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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sdsniffer
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There is an expiration date on the SIM card kit(about half a year to a year as I could recall), you will have to activate the SIM before that date, or the SIM will become void. Since it's free and unlimited monthly, so I don't think of a good reason to wait(but I could miss something).

Keep in mind that after you start using TextNow's phone number assigned to you, you will need to use it once a while(make calls or send/receive text message) or you will lose the number. You can request for a new number though, so if you don't care about the number much like I do(I mostly make outgoing calls as a backup phone), then you don't worry about losing the number due to inactivity.

Hope that helps.
sdsniffer
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From my experience, it looks to be VOIP number, like Google voice number.
Jaggsta
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That's why use Paypal checkout or Virtual Card with $1 limit

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I've used TextNow on my backup device for many months.
Very satisfied with their free (ad-supported) Tmobile service.
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Is there any limitation on a certain number of days for me to activate the SIM? I was thinking of buying it as a backup and activate only when needed.
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Quote from FrugalForever :
Is there any limitation on a certain number of days for me to activate the SIM? I was thinking of buying it as a backup and activate only when needed.
There is an expiration date on the SIM card kit(about half a year to a year as I could recall), you will have to activate the SIM before that date, or the SIM will become void. Since it's free and unlimited monthly, so I don't think of a good reason to wait(but I could miss something).

Keep in mind that after you start using TextNow's phone number assigned to you, you will need to use it once a while(make calls or send/receive text message) or you will lose the number. You can request for a new number though, so if you don't care about the number much like I do(I mostly make outgoing calls as a backup phone), then you don't worry about losing the number due to inactivity.

Hope that helps.
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it reminds me freedompop, which is soooo toxic.... so is it really free? freedom pop nonstops charging u
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Does anyone know if their SIM-based number is recognized as VOIP numbers or real numbers?
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MozVoltaFeb 15, 2024 01:13 PM
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Can you port out of TextNow for port-in deals to other carriers? Or is it pretty much banned from switch deals?
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Quote from zyf :
it reminds me freedompop, which is soooo toxic.... so is it really free? freedom pop nonstops charging u
Really free, I have been using it for couple years, worry free so far.
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Quote from NICEElife :
Does anyone know if their SIM-based number is recognized as VOIP numbers or real numbers?
From my experience, it looks to be VOIP number, like Google voice number.
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MusicSharkFeb 15, 2024 01:18 PM
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need to use their app. Also crazy ads.
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Quote from zyf :
it reminds me freedompop, which is soooo toxic.... so is it really free? freedom pop nonstops charging u
TextNow has been pretty reliable as far as no extra fees or ToS changes, but they did ban one of my accounts for connecting once through a VPN. That is apparently a zero tolerance policy.
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Quote from FrugalForever :
Is there any limitation on a certain number of days for me to activate the SIM? I was thinking of buying it as a backup and activate only when needed.
Would activate soon as get it. I activated a sim last month from 2022 they gave them away for free promo. for some reason it doesn't get data for the textnow app i can only make calls. Text or incoming calls won't work without wifi. I tried 2 different phones android and iphone and proper APN settings.
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Anyone see a way to sign up with just email?

I'm going to pass if they only allow Facebook and Google logins...
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zyfFeb 15, 2024 01:26 PM
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Quote from sdsniffer :
Really free, I have been using it for couple years, worry free so far.
so, u have to use wifi to use the service, right? ty for answer
if i m outside without the wifi, thr text and calls will not working
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I got it for free works ok over VoIP other than that it's pretty useless..ads suck and have to use their app. I mainly use it as spam phone number for texts on free promos and such.
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Has anyone signed up for Shop Disney texts with this company? VOIP numbers in the past tends to be YMMV for me.

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