Free talk & text on nationwide 5G. Add data anytime you need it,
or go Unlimited. No hidden fees, no commitments.
Wireless done differently.
No stores, no device bundles, no sales pitches—see how it works.
Activate nationwide
5G in minutes.
Right from the app—no store visit, no waiting
on hold.
Unlimited talk & text, nationwide.
Call and text from anywhere in the US —
plus call Canada for free.
International calling,
at low-cost rates.
Reach 230+ countries and destinations—
see the rate before you dial, every time.
Pick a number. Make it yours.
Choose a local number, or bring the one you've already got. A free number is included no matter which plan you're on.
Earn as you go.
Spend it on your service.
Use the app, watch a few ads, and stack up
points for data and other features.
Data that flexes with you.
Add data on demand any day, or go all-in with Unlimited. Switch or cancel whenever—and never pay a fee to change your mind.
Getting connected is simple
Set up in just a few steps
Download the app
Get TextNow for free on iOS or Android.
Pick your phone number
Choose a local area code and start calling and texting from the app, right away.
Go wireless
Activate via eSIM right in the app and you're on our nationwide 5G network.
Flex your data
Stay free, add data by the day, or go Unlimited.[1] Switch when you want, cancel when you need to, and never pay a fee to change plans.
10M+ users are way too smart to pay dumb.
“A free alternative to the major wireless carriers whose monthly fees are sky-high.”
“It works just like any phone carrier but you have no surprise fees, bills, or contracts to sign.”
“It’s hard to beat a monthly fee of zero dollars, but that’s what you’ll pay for unlimited calling and texting with TextNow.”
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[1] Data plans are subject to TextNow’s Unlimited 2G Data Fair Use Policy. Speeds are not guaranteed and may vary depending on network availability and other factors.
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