TextNow Prepaid Phone Plan: Pay Less, Save More, Stay Connected

A TextNow prepaid phone plan is a no-contract wireless option that lets you pay upfront for talk, text, and data – should you choose to – or enjoy a free plan with unlimited nationwide talk & text, plus 1GB of data for select apps.  

TextNow’s prepaid phone plans are a mix of limited and unlimited data plans. The Free Flex Plan for $0/month comes with 1GB of data for select essential apps. The day, week, and month plans come with unlimited data.

The benefits of a TextNow prepaid phone plan are:

• No long-term contracts: Enjoy wireless freedom without being locked in to a long-term commitment. 
• Flexible data options: Choose the data plan that fits your needs at affordable prices.  
• Phone service that has your back: Never be without service, even when you can’t pay for it. TextNow’s free flex plan keeps you connected for $0/month. No catch, no hidden fees.  
• Switch or cancel anytime: Adjust your plan as your needs change, no fees or questions asked. Manage it all from your app!  

TextNow is the only prepaid carrier that offers an ad-supported free base phone service (with unlimited calling & texting, plus 1GB of data for select apps). While its coverage and monthly data plan offering are similar to other prepaid carriers, it’s also the only carrier that allows for data to be purchased at more flexible rates: daily, weekly, or monthly.

Yes, TextNow has a free plan that includes unlimited calling & texting nationwide, plus 1GB of data for essential apps like email, maps, rideshare, and finance.

To get the TextNow prepaid phone plan, start by downloading the app, then getting a SIM card (or data plan bundle) through the app.

To activate the TextNow prepaid phone plan, get a SIM card or eSIM and follow the activation steps.  

You can purchase a physical SIM card or get a free eSIM for iOS or Android directly in the TextNow app.

Yes, you can switch to TextNow’s prepaid phone plan by bringing your own phone.

TextNow works either over Wi-Fi or a mobile data internet connection. With a TextNow prepaid plan, you will have access to a 5G network to use it without Wi-Fi.

TextNow SIM cards can take up to 7 business days to be shipped and delivered for activation.

Or, for instant activation, get a free eSIM for iOS and Android in the app.

To access your TextNow account, sign into it on the free TextNow app or on the TextNow website.

To add more data to your TextNow phone plan, open the TextNow app, tap on “Menu” -> “My Account” -> “My Wireless.”

The TextNow app has to be used to activate the phone plan, and to access your phone number for calling & texting. All other data-enabled apps or services (like browsing the web) can be done without the app.

No, there is no rollover data.

The weekly and monthly unlimited data plans auto-renew. The daily data plan does not auto-renew, so would need to be repurchased after the 24 hour period is up.

Yes, you can still use TextNow for unlimited talk & text even if you run out of your high-speed data.

Yes, you can cancel your plan at anytime without any penalties.

No, there are currently no multi-line plans with TextNow.

TextNow does not support RCS, but does support 2FA with a paid plan.

No, TextNow does not currently support hotspot/tethering.

You can use TextNow for business or work with the wireless plans.

Yes, voicemail is included with the plan.

No, there are no hidden fees or extra charges.

Yes, you can upgrade or downgrade anytime through the TextNow app.  

No, TextNow does not have family or group plan discounts currently.

You can go to help.textnow.com between 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Eastern daily for live chat assistance if you need help.