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forum thread Posted by dealz4realz4realz | Staff • Dec 9, 2024
forum thread Posted by dealz4realz4realz | Staff • Dec 9, 2024

TextNow: Unlimited talk & text w/ 1GB of essential data, nationwide $0/month. (New & Existing Members)

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TextNow is offering Unlimited Talk, Text, and 1GB of Essential Data [textnow.com] (Limited Apps) for FREE to new and existing users.

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- Free Essential Data includes most email, maps, and ride share apps without needing Wi-Fi. (eligible apps [textnow.com])
- TextNow app (free) required for talk & text.
- Sim card required for essential data.
New users can order a Sim Kit for $4.99 w/ free shipping.
- Plan includes 350MB of data per month at regular speeds, then up to 1GB at slower speeds.
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- Compatible Devices [textnow.com]
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TextNow is offering Unlimited Talk, Text, and 1GB of Essential Data [textnow.com] (Limited Apps) for FREE to new and existing users.

Details:
- Free Essential Data includes most email, maps, and ride share apps without needing Wi-Fi. (eligible apps [textnow.com])
- TextNow app (free) required for talk & text.
- Sim card required for essential data.
New users can order a Sim Kit for $4.99 w/ free shipping.
- Plan includes 350MB of data per month at regular speeds, then up to 1GB at slower speeds.
- Coverage Map [textnow.com]
- Compatible Devices [textnow.com]

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Dec 9, 2024
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Mungo
Dec 9, 2024
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It has been this price for a while now. Waiting for a deal for a free SIM card.
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Dec 9, 2024
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mihanich
Dec 9, 2024
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I've been using TextNow as my backup line for a couple of years now. It is a useful service, considering that one doesn't have to pay for it every month.

That being said, this isn't really a deal in an SD sense, because it is available year round. In the past TextNow would temporarily drop the price of the SIM cards to $1 or $2. Maybe it'll happen again someday.

I wouldn't count much on that data allotment though, because it is quite limited in various ways (low quota, specific apps, slow speeds). There are better data options out there if that's what you're after.

If you would like to learn more about this service, I suggest reading through the comments in earlier TextNow threads. There is a wealth of information in there about how to keep your number without having to pay, and make ads less intrusive.

Thanks for bringing it to everyone's attention again OP.
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Dec 9, 2024
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Their captcha is pathetic! Doesn't work most of the times, it would try to keep refreshing back to the screen even after multiple tries.
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Dec 9, 2024
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nido
Dec 9, 2024
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I was thinking it has free sim card, they have been this price forever, never a deal.
Dec 9, 2024
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myk.mayk
Dec 9, 2024
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Quote from rarmortn :
Their captcha is pathetic! Doesn't work most of the times, it would try to keep refreshing back to the screen even after multiple tries.
i thought i was the only one and that textnow knew i was a robot. when that happens, i just give up and try again later. i think their subscription for captcha is the free version and they didn't want to shell out for the premium version
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Dec 9, 2024
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stella0793
Dec 9, 2024
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I ordered a sim card last year. It came with 250MB monthly data. However, after a few months, my number expired and I lost both the sim and the data. Not to mention that you cannot use your usual phone and messaging app for call and text. You need to use text now app for that. Also, last time I tried, they do not support esim.
Overall, in my opinion, it's not worth the hassle.
Dec 9, 2024
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Dec 9, 2024
greenhandle
Dec 9, 2024
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Quote from stella0793 :
I ordered a sim card last year. It came with 250MB monthly data. However, after a few months, my number expired and I lost both the sim and the data. Not to mention that you cannot use your usual phone and messaging app for call and text. You need to use text now app for that. Also, last time I tried, they do not support esim. Overall, in my opinion, it's not worth the hassle.
I believe within a reasonable time, you can reactivate the sim card after a number has expired. (No charge, new number.) As to whether or not it's worth the hassle.... probably depends on one's situation, since the market isn't exactly flooded with free calling plans, especially over a cellular connection.

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Dec 10, 2024
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BeigeIdea523
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Don't you need Wi-Fi or cell data if you don't have a TextNow SIM card?
Dec 10, 2024
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MMPG
Dec 10, 2024
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Is this eligible for port into...say, visible or mint?
Dec 10, 2024
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CalmWaves
Dec 10, 2024
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FYI as it might come as an accident to some in the future: it's against TextNow's ToS to use a VPN, and your account will be closed, so make sure you don't accidentally have one on! I'm not sure if you could have it on while not using the app since it might be running in the background. Just a heads up so you don't lose convos/numbers.
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Dec 10, 2024
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MusicShark
Dec 10, 2024
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They should pay you for spamming ads.
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Dec 10, 2024
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qwertyaas
Dec 10, 2024
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Couple years back they gave out free sim cards.

Do those cards work with this plan?
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Dec 10, 2024
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roberthhid
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Dec 10, 2024
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I did this a couple of years ago and then out of nowhere they started charging my credit card $5 a month. Don't trust them anymore.
Dec 10, 2024
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Dec 10, 2024
slickdude99
Dec 10, 2024
356 Posts
Do they sign text messages with sent with TextNow?

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Dec 10, 2024
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Use rethink DNS sideload on Android it will remove ads and data limit last month I used 38 GB high-speed
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