TextNow
Uses T-Mobile's network
TextNow $18.99 Plus Review
Prepaid
Voice + Data
No contract
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Last updated: July 2026
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Data
Unlimited
Calls & texts
Unlimited
Canada incl. · Mexico incl.
International
Canada included
Pricing
What you’ll actually pay
Estimate taxes for:
This state has significant local wireless taxes. Major cities may add 5–8 percentage points above the state average.
Advertised plan price
$18.99
Carrier recovery fee
+ $0.00
Government taxes & fees (est.)
US national average. Select your state above for a closer estimate
+ $5.09
Estimated monthly total
Actual varies by state, city, and billing method
~$24.08/mo
One-time & other fees
Activation fee
Free
SIM card fee
$3.99
Security deposit
Free
Early termination fee
Free
Charged once at signup or cancellation, not part of the monthly estimate above.
Unlimited data
Unlimited talk & text
No contract
Canada & Mexico included
Best for
Heavy users who want unlimited data, looking for no-contract flexibility on T-Mobile's network, with international built in
Think twice if
- You want an all-in price with no surprises (~$24.08 vs $18.99)
- You need mobile hotspot. This plan does not include it
Plan details
Features & specs
Data
High-speed data
Unlimited
5G access
Included
5G tier
Enhanced 5G
Data notes
No streaming media & gaming
Calls & Texts
Calling
Unlimited
Texting
Unlimited
WiFi calling
—
Voicemail
Included
Calls from US to Canada
Included
Calls from US to Mexico
Included
Calls from US to other countries
Pay per use
Texting from US (international)
Included
International calling add-ons
Not offered on this plan
Hotspot
Mobile hotspot
Not included on this plan
Connected Devices
Watch line
Not available
Tablet line
Not available
International
International roaming
Not supported
International data
—
In Canada & Mexico
Canada only
Talk & text in Canada/Mexico
Included
Data in Canada/Mexico
Not available
Plan Details
Contract
No contract
Billing period
Monthly
Affinity discounts
Not eligible for affinity discounts
Plan type
Individual
Business plan
No
Coverage
Network performance
Typical speeds, all networks
5-75 mbps
Upload 1-15 mbps · Latency 100-250 ms
FCC Plan ID:
M0023332364000000000000103
MVNO on T-Mobile
TextNow
An app-based carrier on T-Mobile's network built around a free, ad-supported tier with calling, texting, and data for essential apps: no contract, no credit check, with paid upgrades priced before ta
Compass Value Score
Low monthly cost once taxes and fees are counted
Accuracy notice:
Plan details are sourced from TextNow’s website and updated periodically.
Pricing, features, and availability can change without notice.
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