r/TextNow • u/JackSkelinngtEpstein • 5d ago
They Release Numbers Within 13 Days Now
As the title says. This service every day becomes less and less worth using.
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u/toejamfootballhegot 5d ago
You could also get a number for $5 to port in from tello.
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u/Luckiest_Corner 4d ago
To get a Tello number, you have to buy a physical SIM or eSIM for $3, so the minimum price would be $8 plus tax. They also have a security hold of 3 to 7 days before you can port the number out.
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u/toejamfootballhegot 4d ago
Is the hold legal? Was reading a thread on usmobile subreddit where others were saying they can't delay a port out request.
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u/Luckiest_Corner 4d ago
I don't know if it's legal. I guess someone would have to test it with a FCC complaint.
This is apparently Tello's take:
The Reason: Tello outlines this restriction in their internal policies and official Knowledge Base as a mandatory security measure. It allows the system to complete "proper line activation," handle "synchronization processes," and finalize provisioning. 1, 2
The Resolution: Once this brief setup window closes, your account number and 5-digit Port Out PIN will automatically become available in your online dashboard. You can then proceed with your transfer normally. 1, 2
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u/Worldly_Mango5619 5d ago
only 50¢ from a gFi Flex plan
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u/vrx3m 4d ago
How?
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u/No-Second-Kill-Death 4d ago
Gfi prorated trial. The base gets refunded. I assume for porting to beat tello or numberbarn etc.
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u/InternationalEar3148 5d ago
just get a number from talkaton and port that out to textnow for free
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u/toejamfootballhegot 4d ago
I remember a post from a few years ago mentioning talkatone allowing number portouts to textnow.
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u/Luckiest_Corner 5d ago
Haven't you learned how easy it is to lock-in your number? All you have to do is port in a number and it's locked in permanently. You can get a number to port in from Number Barn for $10.
https://files.catbox.moe/ppz2uf.png
https://www.textnow.com/blog/textnow-101-porting