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TextNow is on a mission to make phone service free, easy, and accessible to all by providing users with a free phone number, and unlimited calling and texting on the nation’s largest 5G network in the US and on WiFi. Founded in 2009, TextNow is the largest provider of free mobile phone service in the US, supported by advertising. We have offices in San Francisco, Seattle, New York, and Waterloo, Ontario and our app has been downloaded more than 250 million times globally. Our phone service helps more than 8 million people connect freely every month. For more information visit
https://www.textnow.com/


textnow.com
Founded in 2009
Waterloo, ON, Canada
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TextNow Reviews Summary

TextNow has a rating of 4 stars from 687 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Reviewers satisfied with TextNow most frequently mention phone service, sim card and long time. TextNow ranks 7th among Mobile Applications sites.

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Wisconsin
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Wonderful service they provide.
September 6, 2025

Coverage will hopefully improve when the merger fully goes into effect between t-mobile and uscellular!

Date of experience: September 6, 2025
Michigan
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Fantastic, easy to set up, many area codes to crosses from.

Date of experience: September 5, 2025
Florida
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What's not to like? :)
September 5, 2025

Works as promised and how can you beat it for only $5?

Date of experience: September 5, 2025
Georgia
1 review
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It's okay.
September 5, 2025

The only part I don't like is that you have to use it once a month. Why not once every two months?! I would give it the full stars but because of that, I only gave it three.

Date of experience: September 5, 2025
Jason G. — TextNow Rep
1 week ago

Hey James, thanks for your review! Due to number availability, we do advise using your number at least once every couple days, with an outgoing call or text to keep it active. I've sent a PM to assist further!

Canada
1 review
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Love that I have access everywhere
September 5, 2025

Have used this service for years... love having the same #. And love that having a dependable phone helps me get and keep employment.

Date of experience: September 5, 2025
Canada
1 review
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Great service
September 4, 2025

I really enjoy this app. As a senior on a low budget it gives me a phone number to keep in touch with family friends and doctors. Very grateful for this app.

Date of experience: September 4, 2025
Virginia
1 review
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Great app. Ads are too big however.
September 4, 2025

The service has been amazing. The ads however have completely full screen consumed the user. It's hard to use at times.

Date of experience: September 4, 2025
Texas
1 review
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No 2FA Texts, But Good Service
September 4, 2025

TextNow is great for throwaway numbers. It can also make sure you have anyone number if you dont have a service at the moment. However, they dont allow you to receive 2FA codes.

Date of experience: September 4, 2025
Georgia
1 review
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Text now is a life saver
September 3, 2025

Text now has been a great asset to have. Especially in sudden unexpected situations when my other means of communication are down.

Date of experience: September 3, 2025
North Carolina
1 review
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Can't log in
September 3, 2025

I can't log in due to unusual activity. Idk the info needed such as phone number and last time I used it in order to file an appeal. Very disappointed. I use this as backup to my personal phone.

Date of experience: September 3, 2025
Jason G. — TextNow Rep
2 weeks ago

Hey Sally, thanks for your review! So sorry to hear that you're unable to access your account. I've sent a PM to assist further!

New York
1 review
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Phone quirks
September 2, 2025

Very often you can't answer the text now when somebody calls you. Sometimes my phone won't even ring when someone calls me.

Date of experience: September 2, 2025
Jason G. — TextNow Rep
2 weeks ago

Hey there, thanks for your review and so sorry to hear that you're having issues receiving calls! I've sent a PM to assist further!

California
1 review
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Great service
September 2, 2025

Service is great for it being a free service and all that jazz.

Date of experience: September 2, 2025
West Virginia
1 review
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It is great
September 2, 2025

It is easy to use, and a great experience an I like it better than all the other

Date of experience: September 2, 2025
Alabama
1 review
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The best
September 1, 2025

I've used text now for about 6 years now. It's better than ALL THE OTHER WIFI APPS AVAILABLE. I've had the same number since I started.

Date of experience: September 1, 2025
New Jersey
1 review
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TextNow is a good choice
September 1, 2025

Using TextNow to get a US number is a good option. I used paid and free options. I didn't give it 5 stars because sometimes the call quality is poor and I receive spam calls.

Date of experience: September 1, 2025
Canada
1 review
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Too many Ads
September 1, 2025

Too many ads for people who pay a yearly subscription to keep phone ad.

Date of experience: September 1, 2025
Jason G. — TextNow Rep
2 weeks ago

Hey Joyce, thanks for your review! So sorry as it is only possible to remove ads by upgrading to an Ad Free+ subscription. I've sent a PM to assist further!

Massachusetts
1 review
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Great App!
September 1, 2025

Great App! Perfect for your iPad without phone service!

Date of experience: September 1, 2025
Canada
1 review
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Free and Satisfying
September 1, 2025

Textnow has all the features I need - voice mail, called ID, can send/received photos and videos. It works perfectly well most of the time, with rarely minor glitches. The only thing it can't receive is the authentication codes, but I can't complain as it's FREE! It has saved me lots of money and I'm thankful for it!

Date of experience: September 1, 2025
Virginia
1 review
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Help
September 1, 2025

The key board doesn't come up like it should I have to leave the app so i can get to the bank ing app i need

Date of experience: September 1, 2025
Jason G. — TextNow Rep
2 weeks ago

Hey Wesley, thanks for your review! So sorry to hear that you're having issues using your TextNow app. I've sent a PM to assist further!

Alabama
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Not notifying me
September 1, 2025

I am having trouble getting my txt now notifications an my phone doesn't ring. I went into the settings and made sure all notifications were on but it still doesn't alert me.

Date of experience: September 1, 2025
Jason G. — TextNow Rep
2 weeks ago

Hey Virginia, thanks for your review! So sorry to hear that you're having issues using your TextNow app. I've sent a PM to assist further!