Stop Overpaying for Your Phone Bill – Get Unlimited Talk, Text, & Data on Select Apps!

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Get free talk & text with TextNow!

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Ditch the pricey phone bill and get unlimited talk and text through TextNow! This FREE app gives you access to unlimited calling, texting, and access to data for essential apps like maps, email, Uber, & Lyft! Plus, you can keep your existing number or start a new one!

Getting started is super easy; just download the free app and select a phone number to get access to free Wi-Fi calling and texting.

You can also purchase a SIM card (for $3.99) to port your existing phone number, access the TextNow 5G network, and use essential apps for free, with no paid data plan required. Or, if you want access to more data and apps, you can purchase an inexpensive plan with daily, weekly, or monthly data options.

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Check out all of the TextNow phone & data options:

TextNow FREE Flex Plan

  • Unlimited talk & text
  • Free data for essential apps, including maps, email, finance, & rideshare
    *Note that you’ll need to buy a SIM card for $3.99 for access to their 5G data network

Day Pass $2.99 (your 1st Day Pass will be free!)

  • 24 hours of unlimited talk, text & data
  • 2GB high-speed data, then unlimited 2G speeds

Weekly Unlimited $8.99/week (recurring weekly charge, but can cancel anytime)

  • Full week of unlimited talk, text & data
  • 5GB high-speed data, then unlimited 2G speeds
  • No ads

Monthly Unlimited $35.99/month (recurring monthly charge, but can cancel anytime)

  • Full month of unlimited talk, text & data
  • 20GB high-speed data, then unlimited 2G speeds
  • No ads

Plus, every plan gives you access to exclusive perks and rewards, like a free 1-month trial of HULU and a free medium fry at McDonald’s! Note that perks change, so be sure to check your account for the most up-to-date offers.

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Is there a catch?

TextNow uses in-app ads to keep the service free, which you’ll see as you use the app, or pay $6.99/week to remove them. You’ll need to buy daily/weekly/monthly data passes to access more than just finance, email, maps, and rideshare apps.

To get access to verification codes to your phone number (like signing up/into other services with 2-factor authentication) and ensure your number remains active, you’ll need to lock-in your number for $1.99/month.

You’ll also need to have an unlocked phone to be able to ditch your phone carrier – check if your device is compatible here.


About the writer:

Misty has extensive experience in online marketing, blogging, and content creation in a variety of niches. When she’s not curating deals for Hip2Save, she’s spending time with her puppy Calliope, tackling DIY projects, or rewatching her favorite shows.


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Comments 4

  1. hip2trade

    If you get the unlimited plan and bring your number do you still have to pay the $1.99 month to lock in your number?

    • Jessica (Hip Sidekick)

      Great question, hip2trade! I used their handy ‘chat’ feature on the site to double-check on this, and here’s what they shared – “Yes, if you want to ensure you keep your number without losing it due to inactivity, you would still need to purchase the Lock In Number subscription for $1.99 per month, even if you have the Unlimited Plan.” For the full details on how that works, you can click here! 🤗

  2. Mell

    I’m confused how much for talk text and some data and to keep my number monthly I’m w straight talk its almost 50$ w taxes monthly looking for a cell phone plane to save some money any help is appreciated if want my same number and to bring android Samsung phone if possible TYIA

    • Jessica (Hip Sidekick)

      Hi Mell! To include some data, you might check out the weekly, monthly, or unlimited plan options! We have those outlined in the post above. If you still have questions on the plan features and pricing, be sure to reach out to their customer service through the ‘chat’ feature on their site here. I was able to get a response pretty quickly! 🤗

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