TextNow

TextNow is a simple yet efficient communication app that offers complete phone service for people in the US and Canada. It includes a free, real, local phone number to allow users call and send and receive text messages while leveraging both Wi-Fi and a SIM card as well. It proves an innovative alternative to traditional phone service.

The go-to app within free of cost services offers a virtual phone number that is reliably accessible through multiple devices, such as computers, Android devices, etc. It allows users to select their phone number within the area code they desire, and easily connect with people living in the specific area.

What is TextNow?

TextNow is a comprehensive text messaging and calling platform, specifically designed for people in the United States and Canada. It is developed by Enflick and falls under the Communication category. On signing in, a virtual number is allotted to you with the area code of your choice. In this way, you are capable of connecting with the person without having TextNow installed on his/her phone.

It is cross-platform, and works similar other such messaging apps to enable users send text as well as voice messages, make audio/video calls for free. However, the interface is smothered while clogging with huge advertisements. 

TextNow Features

Free Messaging Platform

The effective communication tool is the best choice for users who are interested in a free messaging utility. It works as a secondary phone line to manage your private calls, side businesses, or dating more reliably. The cost-effective utility is available in around 230 countries, with free calls for Mexico and Canada. It makes pit ossible to access your friends and family while sharing your limitless text and picture messages. 

User –friendly Interface

The user-friendly interface is clean and simple to use; even a novice can use it easily without having know-how about the latest technology. It offers dedicated phone numbers with the choice of selecting the code of your desired location. In this way, you can easily stay in contact with people of the region without connecting to the internet.

Compatibility & Synchronization

The app offers seamless compatibility with multiple devices, and allows users to sync their chats across multiple devices while switching from one to other device quickly and easily. In addition, you can create groups for connecting multiple people simultaneously, and customize the settings according to preferences such as ringtones, text tones, etc. 

Limitless Text & Picture Messaging

The app is basically designed for the United States and Canada region, but is also available for multiple countries. It enables users to send and receive text messages limitlessly with the enhancement of full-picture messaging capabilities, and also save your images, if you like. The quick sharing of pictures, videos, and other media enhances your communication experience.

Express Yourself

Most of the messaging apps support emojis, stickers, and GIFs to make the messages colorful and accurately responsive. Likewise, TextNow is also equipped with a huge library of stickers and emojis as well. So, you can make your chats more expressive and engaging with stickers and emojis, and express your feelings easily without typing long sentences. 

Multi-network Support

The support for multiple networks, including 4G, LTE, 5G, and Wi-Fi, ensures reliable coverage across the US and Canada. You can manage your communication while using multiple available options such as caller ID, passcode-protected private messaging, and calling. If you are interested in availing more features, simply port from your existing number or purchase a new one. 

Make Calls

The app offers a free calling service with the addition of allotting a unique phone number for people of US and Canada. It enables the people of both countries no need of connecting with Wi-Fi, instead using their SIM cards, and stay in contact with their friends and family without paying any fees. However, with the partnership with multiple brands, you have to bear advertisements within the free version.

Voicemail Transcription

It is also an important feature that enables users to preserve their important voice messages, as the feature converts the voicemails into text. In the way, you can read your messages and keep track of missed calls, instead of listening to multiple messages. 

Data Plans

No doubt, the app offers free services to ensure your connection across the world, but you have to face a lot of advertisements within the free version, and if you want to get rid of this frustration, simply move to highly affordable as well as flexible data plans for your ease. You can select from low-cost daily passes, affordable weekly, and monthly unlimited data plans. You can cancel the purchased plan if you aren’t interested in the app.

Pros

• Offers free of cost services for the US and Canada regions
• Highly affordable and flexible data plans
• Simple and customizable user-friendly interface
• Converts your voice messages into text
• Supports multiple networks, including 4G, 5G, and LTE
• Offers a choice for selecting code for any specific region

Cons

• Complaints of occasional call dropping
• The free version is limited to texting