Tips & Tricks
08.07.25
It seems like just yesterday we released the first EVER ad-supported free phone service. Just one year later and here we are, with another big announcement. We’re so excited to share that not only are we making improvements (read: lowering prices) to our current data service plans, we’re also moving to a new network with better, broader nationwide coverage. So, the phone provider that never leaves you without service – no matter your budget – is not only getting even more affordable, but is ready to follow you wherever you go even more than before.
Ready for the details? Here we go:
TextNow's Data Plans:
| Free Flex Plan | Unlimited Data Plan: Day Pass | NEW! Unlimited Data Plan: Week | Unlimited Data Plan: Month | |
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| Price | $0 –> $0 | |
$8.99 | |
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| Data Limit | 500 MB*
*Speeds reduced after limit is reached to a maximum cap of 1.15GB/month. |
2 GB*
*Speeds reduced after limit is reached for remainder of day (24-hour period). |
5 GB*
*Speeds reduced after limit is reached for remainder of week. |
20 GB*
*Speeds reduced after limit is reached for remainder of month. |
| Best For | People who rely on Wi-Fi most of the time anyway, so why pay for data you don’t use? | People who need data access every once in a while, but don’t want to pay for a full month of data service. | People who travel, do seasonal or gig work where they’re out a lot for sporadic or short periods of time, or again, just don’t want to pay for a full month of service that’s not needed. | People who like the traditional monthly phone service, without the traditional $60+ price tag. |
We know what you're thinking – amazing! – but what you really should be thinking is "this is the most flexible phone service I've ever seen!" Because it is – flexible enough to allow you to stay in touch with a $5 budget, a $40 budget, or even a $0 budget. In between jobs but need a phone number for interviews? We got you (and when you get that job – we are still there.) Your teen has a phone that they use over Wi-Fi but you’re worried about their day-long field trip and want them to be able to check in? We got you. Tired of paying high monthly prices that either lock you in to a contract or to a “3-month promotional period” that quickly gets expensive as soon as the promo is up? We got you. Whatever your phone service pet peeve is, we are working to solve it.
The moral of this story is don’t settle for the plan you can’t trust to be what you need. You have options, and even if you’ve exhausted yours, your line will always stay on.
At TextNow, our mission has always been – and continues to be – to help Americans make the most of their money by cutting out the unnecessary and (overpriced) monthly phone bill. Because we know there are much better things to spend $141/month on than just basic online connection. So, if you’ve never tried TextNow before, or have only used the free Wi-Fi service and want to see how our nationwide coverage holds up, there is no better time to get a TextNow SIM and get on the only phone service that always has your back.
Frequently Asked Questions About TextNow's Data Plans
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