Get free and flexible phone service, always
TextNow is the only free phone service provider with unlimited talk & text, free data for select apps, and nationwide 5G coverage—all in one convenient app.
Start calling and texting for free, instantly
Download the TextNow app and choose a free local phone number within seconds. Use it for unlimited talk & text over Wi-Fi. It’s perfect for side hustles, second lines, or just staying in touch—without spending a dime.
How to get free & flexible 5G service
Download App
Looking for free phone service? Download the app today to get started.
Start Calling and Texting
Get immediate access to unlimited calling and texting over Wi-Fi for free.
Get a SIM Card
A TextNow SIM connects you to our nationwide 5G network with unlimited talk & text, plus free data for select apps—all for $0/month.
New: Free eSIM now available!
Get Flexible Data
Need more than just the basics? Add a Day Pass or upgrade to our Unlimited Plan and get full access to all internet services whenever you need it.
Why People Love TextNow
A San Francisco startup may have the solution parents have been seeking for years. Free phone service – without an expensive monthly contract.
It works just like any phone carrier but you have no surprise fees, bills, or contracts to sign.
Micah Austin, TX
4.8 average star rating out of 685,000 app store ratings
685k App Store RatingsIt's hard to beat a monthly fee of zero dollars, but that's what you'll pay for unlimited calling and texting with TextNow.
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[1] TextNow’s Free Flex Plan provides Users with a prescribed amount of data usage, to be used for the limited purposes of using specific mobile applications, such as certain email, navigation, and rideshare applications (collectively, the “Eligible Applications”). The list of Eligible Applications is subject to change at TextNow’s sole discretion, and TextNow does not guarantee the availability or classification of any mobile application as an Eligible Application. See terms and conditions.
[2] Data plans are subject to TextNow's Unlimited 2G Data Fair Use Policy. Speeds are not guaranteed and may vary depending on network availability and other factors.
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