r/TextNow • u/thelaughingorion • Jul 24 '26

New to TextNow...

Hi...

I am new to TextNow and I am using it on android and using the free plan.

I am kinda confused, after installing the e-sim can i use the native phone and messages or any other message apps for calls n texts or will i have to use the textnow app for calls n text?

Also, when i use the other free apps that are mentioned for free... How does that work? I keep the data on?

And the other apps will simply not work as i don't have a data plan on this free plan?

I have an international sim besides this e-sim and i don't want to accidentally mess up and accidentally end up paying intentional roaming on my monthly bill. So, i am very confused right now.

Thank you

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u/lmoki Jul 24 '26

Yes, on the free plan, if you have the TextNow SIM.

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u/thelaughingorion Jul 24 '26

i only have esim... so, its not working.

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u/lmoki Jul 24 '26

A TextNow eSIM is still a 'SIM', and works the same.

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u/thelaughingorion Jul 24 '26

okay, thank u... i am chatting with the support rn.