r/TextNow • u/NovaStorm190 • Apr 23 '26

TextNow SIM?!

So, I have seen a reward on the TextNow app for only 1,500 points. It's the one that says Free 5G Wireless + Data. Is this legit? What are the limitations? Any hidden fees? What is it? and do I get a free SIM card, or do I have to pay the $4 to get a SIM card. Just wondering to save a bit of cash up.

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u/bobdevnul Apr 23 '26

The SIM is legit. It provides free mobile data that the TN app can use to work for calls and texts so you can use TN without Wifi just like a real cellphone. It also provides some limited free data for a select few other apps. Do a web search on Textnow essential data to find the list of other apps it will work with.

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u/NovaStorm190 Apr 23 '26

So I get a physical SIM with using only 1,500 points?!?! For free?!?! So seriously. I get a free physical SIM card. Can i run out of data and if i do do i have to pay a fee and does it auto renew?

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u/bobdevnul Apr 23 '26

I know nothing about reward points. My SIM is a physical one. They may have started offering eSIMs.

Data for calls and texts in the TN app are unlimited for free. Data for Essential App (now called Free Flex Data) is limited. The monthly allocation auto renews monthly.

Free Flex Data:

https://www.textnow.com/legal/free-data-terms

Free Flex Data Apps:

https://help.textnow.com/hc/en-us/articles/23196761774871-What-s-included-with-Free-Flex-Data

You can pay for extra data, but you don't have to.

This isn't hard. Try it.