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About TextNow
TextNow's technology makes phone service ultra-affordable! No matter what your budget is, we've got the perfect phone for you. We offer a wide range of phones from certified refurbished to brand-new devices in a variety of prices. If you have a compatible phone you can use with TextNow, you can activate it with our Nationwide Talk & Text plan plus add on any extra features like no ads or data! We'll check to make sure your phone is compatible and free for use before we charge you, so if you're unsure if your phone can be used, it's safe to enter your phone's information. All of our add-ons include Unlimited texting and calling to the USA & Canada.

Our Phones
No matter what your budget is, we've got the perfect phone for you. We offer a wide range of phones from certified refurbished to brand-new devices in a variety of prices. And all our new and refurbished models come with a 1-year warranty!
To see more about our phones, head on over to Shop page!

Using Your Own Device
If you have a compatible phone we can use with TextNow, you can activate it in-app with any of our plans! We'll check to make sure your phone is compatible and free for use before we charge you, so if you're unsure if your phone can be used, it's safe to enter your phone's information.
If you need a SIM card for your existing CDMA device we have Activation Kits available for you! Download the app and click Free Coverage from the main menu. 

Our Plans
All of our Nationwide Talk & Text services include:

  • Unlimited texting to the USA & Canada
  • Unlimited calling to the USA & Canada
  • Ability to use your phone # on any computer & tablet

Purchase Ad Free+ and get:

  • Visual voicemail
  • Call forwarding
  • Keep your number
  • No ads!


Ad Free+ with Data includes all of the above plus:

  • Unlimited data at 2G speed
  • 3G/4G data (limit varies depending on plan)


The only difference between Data add-ons is the amount of data available at 3G/4G speed. After the data limit is exceeded for the billing cycle, data access is still available at 2G speed, which is fast enough for apps and services like email and Facebook messaging.

Coverage
In addition to getting full coverage when on WiFi, TextNow offers nationwide data coverage when WiFi is not available. Our CDMA coverage is provided by Sprint.
To check the coverage map for your area head over to our SIM card page and click on View coverage map under Nationwide Coverage.

Phone Number
With TextNow, you have the option to:

  • Use your existing TextNow number
  • Get a new phone # from any area code
  • Port in a phone number from another phone company

To use your existing TextNow phone number, login with your existing TextNow account to purchase a device and a plan from us.
To get a new phone #, simply sign up for a new TextNow account when purchasing a device and a plan from us.
To port-in an existing phone number, select the option I would like to transfer an existing phone number from another carrier during the checkout process.

Welcome to TextNow!

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