TextNow

TextNow offers nationwide 5G coverage with free unlimited talk and text through its app.

The TextNow app enables free calling and texting on phones, tablets, and desktop computers.

TextNow provides a free phone number with unlimited calling, texting, and low-cost international calling via its mobile app.

The page explains how TextNow delivers free wireless service to millions of customers.

The page guides users on maximizing their TextNow app and provides blog resources for starting with a free phone number and wireless service.

The Affordable Connectivity Program ended, but other resources help users stay connected.

TextNow, the original provider of free-first mobile service, today announced the appointment of Bonnie Herche as Vice President of Marketing.

The musician, comedian, and cultural icon joins the "Way Too Smart to Pay Dumb" campaign to showcase TextNow's app-based mobile phone service. TextNow lets consumers break away from confusing contracts, hidden fees and locked-in plans that keep them overpaying.

The TextNow Press Room offers media resources, including a media kit and press releases.

Users can stream music and radio without using their data, as iHeartRadio joins the growing roster of select apps included in TextNow’s free data ecosystem

TextNow aims to make free phone service widely accessible to those who cannot afford traditional plans.

Find the best phone plans that are affordable, cheap unlimited data plans, cheap phone plans for families, best prepaid plans, the cheapest phone plan from the Big 3 carriers and more.

There's a business phone plan to fit any need: freelancers or solopreneurs who want a second line, small businesses needing a few or many lines, unlimited data plans, travel-savvy plans and more.

TextNow is a better free phone number app than Google Voice, with a free 5G network that means it works without Wi-Fi. TextNow also offers a wider array of features, including free international texting and free or low-cost international calls.

TextNow beats TextMe with its better access to data and a 5G network, along with truly free talk & text. Users don’t have to earn or buy credits to unlock full functionality, as TextMe requires.

TextNow and Lifeline both offer truly free phone service, with TextNow as an alternative to government subsidies.

TextNow and Mint both provide nationwide phone service with unlimited data, and the page compares their affordability and features.

TextNow provides free phone service by using technology to ensure reliable connectivity for all users.

TextNow offers technical support and assistance for law enforcement and security inquiries.

TextNow is the first free wireless provider on the nation’s largest 5G network, offering unlimited calling and texting.

TextNow launches **Yello!**, a mobile phone tailored for children taking early steps toward independence. The device provides parents with tools to monitor usage while allowing kids controlled access to communication. Yello! targets families seeking a safer, introductory smartphone experience.

Oct 2026PR NewswireNews article

TextNow reaches **$1 billion in cumulative revenue** since its 2009 launch, offering free and low-cost U.S. cellular voice and data plans. The Waterloo- and San Francisco-based company marks the milestone with a permanent public art installation by Québec artist **Philippe Pallafray**. The sculpture, unveiled in Waterloo, reflects the company’s growth and community engagement.

Sep 2026BetaKitNews article

TextNow achieves over **$1 billion in annual revenue** after **16 years of organic growth**, operating independently without external funding or investment. The app-based phone service company defies conventional tech scaling models by sustaining profitability through customer subscriptions and service fees alone. Its long-term self-funded trajectory highlights an alternative path to billion-dollar valuation in telecom.

Sep 2026PR NewswireNews article

Comedian Katt Williams emphasizes his independent career approach, maintaining creative control across 24 tours. His self-directed blueprint remains central to his enduring legacy in stand-up comedy.

Aug 2026AfroTechNews article