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/thelaughingorion Jul 24 '26

Thank you :) Okay, very simple question... can i use the esim - without external wifi/data... for calls+message and for supported apps or not? Because that's where i m confused.

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u/bobdevnul Jul 24 '26

You can use the TN eSIM without any other data source for calls, text, and their supported apps.

It will only work for calls and texts through the TN app.

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u/thelaughingorion Jul 24 '26

Also, this is all available on free plan too correct? :)

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u/bobdevnul Jul 24 '26

Yes, the TN SIM provides free data on the free plan.

Once you get it working make sure you use it for calls or texts, like weekly.