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Using the TextNow app means agreeing to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy—but our wireless plans themselves have no commitments. Switch plans or cancel autopay anytime, no fees.

Data Passes are available on demand, right from the app. They can be purchased or redeemed through TextNow Rewards. Add a Day Pass anytime for 24 hours of unlimited data. Nationwide talk & text is always free.

Data Passes are one-time purchases and never auto-renew. Plus and Unlimited are the only plans that renew automatically, on whichever cadence you choose—weekly or monthly—and you can cancel anytime.

Nationwide 5G talk and text, always free—plus data for iHeartRadio, so you can stream on the go without a Data Pass or upgrade. Need data for everything else? Add a Data Pass when you need it, or go Plus or Unlimited.

Switching is simple—bring your current number, and your current phone if it's compatible. Download the app to get started, and check your phone's compatibility first.

Run a quick check with our Device Checker to confirm. Most unlocked iOS and Android phones work with TextNow, including our free eSIM.

Both connect you to TextNow's wireless network—the difference is how you get one. A physical SIM ships to you and needs to be inserted; an eSIM is digital and activates instantly, right in the app, with nothing to wait for in the mail. eSIM is available on compatible iOS and Android devices.

Yes—the eSIM itself is free, with zero activation fees. Once you activate, you're automatically on the Free plan—5G talk and text, no charge. You'll only pay if you add a Data Pass or upgrade to Plus or Unlimited.

Currently, eSIM works on Android and eSIM-compatible iOS devices, including iPhone XS, XS Max, XR, and iPhone 11 and later.

Yes—you can call and text for free over Wi-Fi, no wireless network required. Download the app, choose a free number, and you're set. A SIM card or eSIM is only needed to connect to TextNow's 5G network.

Nationwide 5G talk and text is included on every plan, even Free. Unlimited data is what requires a Day Pass or a Plus/Unlimited plan.

TextNow runs on the same towers as the major carriers, nationwide. Check your specific coverage with our Coverage Map.