#Textnow free us phone number for free#

With TextNow video calling, users aren’t constrained by devices, apps, networks, or operating systems. In addition to expanding its free, unlimited cellular phone service offering, TextNow is adding accessible video calling to its popular calling and texting service. With the move to a GSM network, the cost of TextNow’s SIM card activation kit is dropping to $4.99 from $9.99 and can be ordered from TextNow’s online store. For comparison, Sprint’s CDMA SIM cards are compatible with approximately 25 per cent of devices. The new network also offers faster speeds and wider coverage across the US. The new network operates on GSM SIM cards, the global standard, which are compatible with more than 75 per cent of US devices. TextNow is moving its Free Nationwide Talk & Text Plan, the only free cellular phone service supported by ads in the United States, from Sprint to a new nationwide LTE mobile network.

#Textnow free us phone number for free#

“With the transition to a GSM network that is compatible with more than three quarters of U.S. devices and the addition of video calling that works to any valid phone number, we’re taking our biggest step yet to free the flow of conversation and make sure that everyone can stay connected for free – regardless of device, network, apps, or operating system.” “At TextNow, we believe communication belongs to everyone,” said Derek Ting, Co-founder and CEO of TextNow. SAN FRANCISCO, CA AND WATERLOO, ONTARIO, J(GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - TextNow, the leading mobile app offering free cellular and WiFi-enabled phone service, continues to break down barriers to communication with a new nationwide LTE network that is compatible with most devices in the US, with better coverage and faster speeds for its Free Nationwide Talk & Text wireless plan. TextNow is also unveiling flexible video calling that allows users to start high quality video calls with anyone - even if they don’t have the TextNow app.