Free plan
Our editorial score is 3.8 out of 5, based on the real cost over 24 months ($0.00 a month with the activation fee included), the 0 gb of data it includes, and whether it carries a contract, forced autopay or upfront months. How we score plans
Real monthly price
$0 for the first year · $0.00 standard monthly price
- 0 GB data
- 1 line
- T-Mobile
- No contract
Is the Free plan worth it?
This is the only TextNow plan we currently track at a published price, at $0.00 a month on average over 24 months once the promotional period, where there is one, and the activation fee are included. Our collectors add plans as provider sources are re-read, so a full ranking will appear here as soon as more tariffs are verified.
What you actually pay
| Period | Promo price | Standard price | Activation | Total cost | Average / month |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 months | — | $0.00 × 12 mo | — | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 24 months | — | $0.00 × 24 mo | — | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Plan details
| Provider | TextNow (MVNO) |
|---|---|
| Data | 0 GB of data |
| Lines | 1 line |
| Network | T-Mobile |
| Hotspot | Not included |
| Contract | No contract |
| Activation fee | None recorded |
| Taxes & fees | Not included — expect a surcharge on the bill |
| Speed | No general-purpose data allowance: the free plan covers unlimited nationwide talk and text plus a small allowance for select apps (the provider quotes 550 MB in one answer and 1 GB in another). Paid day, week and month data passes are sold in the app; their prices are not published on the web. |
| International | Not stated by the provider |
| Data status | Verified tariff |
Price history
Every time the recorded price changes, a new line is added. If the price disappears or looks wrong, the plan is pulled from the site and flagged for verification instead of being shown with stale data.
No price record yet for this plan.
Alternatives on the T-Mobile network
These providers buy wholesale access to the same physical network as TextNow. Reception is identical; the plan, the data allowance and the price are not.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does the TextNow Free plan cost?
- The rate is $0 a month. Including any activation fee, the first 12 months cost $0.00 in total, an average of $0.00 a month.
- Is there a contract on the Free plan?
- No. The plan carries no fixed-term commitment.
- How much data does the Free plan include?
- 0 GB of data, with no hotspot allowance stated.
- Which network does TextNow use?
- TextNow, as an MVNO, runs on the T-Mobile network. Coverage and speeds are those of T-Mobile.
- Are taxes and fees included in the Free plan price?
- No — the advertised price excludes taxes and fees, so expect a higher figure on the bill. No activation fee is recorded.
- How up to date is the Free plan price?
- The tariff was last verified on Oct 29, 2026. When a price can no longer be confirmed, the plan is pulled from the site and flagged for review rather than displayed with a stale figure.
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