TextNow might be your answer. The hybrid, cloud-based carrier offers a Free Essential Data plan, which includes free unlimited talk, text, and select data access for must-have apps, such as Waze ...

It sounds too good to be true: a cellular phone plan that comes with a free phone number, free texting ... and texts are handled through the TextNow app – not the native dialer or iMessage ...

As we noted earlier, TextNow is able to offer this free unlimited talk and text plan with limited data connectivity through ads in the app — so that’s the way the company is able to pass on ...

Voice and texting are also free and unlimited. When customers need mobile data for other apps, they can purchase general data passes for $1/hour, $5/day, or $40/month. A new TextNow SIM card can ...

TextNow offers unlimited nationwide talk and text service for $0/month. The company recently launched its free Essential Data plan, which adds free data access for must-have apps, such as Waze ...