

This is a bit weird since TextNow makes you activate the Sprint service even though you won’t be porting a number onto the Sprint SIM but onto your TextNow account. Once you have activated TextNow’s nationwide talk and text by either buying their SIM card or reusing an existing Sprint SIM, you will have the option of porting a phone number into your TextNow account if you so choose.

You will only use your phone’s built-in phone and messages apps to communicate with 911, which the TextNow app doesn’t support. You still have to use the TextNow app with the TextNow phone number for calls and texts. You cannot send or receive messages from the number associated with the SIM, nor can you make calls other than 911. If you want high speed data for use on the internet and with other apps, you need to pay for one of TextNow’s data plans.Īs a data-only SIM (as far as Sprint is concerned, it will have its own phone number different from your TextNow phone number. The included free data is 2G only so it’s only good for using the TextNow app. This will be enough for you to use the TextNow app for your calling and texting needs. The SIM card, once activated for TextNow, will only provide data service. If you don’t have a Sprint SIM card, you can buy the one from TextNow. (Sprint SIM cards are tied to the device they were first used, but are reusable on that devise.) If you already have a Sprint SIM from previous service that has been deactivated, you can reuse it for TextNow. All information is made possible by our community and may not necessarily be 100% accurate or up-to-date. We are not affiliated with any companies listed here. r/CricketGroups - Group together and save! You've seen the service, now check out the phones! Just remember that even though a phone might work technologically, some devices still don't work correctly on another provider. If you're looking for an easy way to compare plans and providers, please use this post for reference.Ĭheck out to check phone compatibility. Most importantly: Have fun! We're laid back, and we hope you are too! If you have a referral to share, please do so via PM when requested. Your criticism helps us make educated choices.Īffiliate linking, referral linking/codes, and blog-spam are not allowed. If you see this happening, please use the report function!īe honest. With a wide-open, competitive market, prepaid gets you the same service at a better price. You can leave a prepaid carrier at any time with no termination fees! But the prepaid market is fiercely competitive with close to one hundred different carriers! That's a lot to choose from!įreedom.

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