TextNow is an app in the "Communication" category for Android that allows you to get a free virtual phone number and use it for calls and texting. The service is primarily aimed at those who want to keep their real number private or need a separate communication channel with subscribers in the US and Canada.
Features of TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited
The main thing that sets the app apart is a completely free virtual number with support for both text messages and voice calls. Thanks to automatic call forwarding, the user's real number remains hidden: the other party only sees the virtual one. In addition to calls and SMS, you can send photos, videos, and audio files directly in chat, as well as set up an answering machine for missed calls. Downloading TextNow on Android is free - the basic functionality doesn't require any investment.
Features and Communication
As for calls, the app provides unlimited conversations with subscribers of American and Canadian carriers - this is especially convenient for those who work with partners or acquaintances in North America. Registration takes minutes: you can log in via social networks or create an account by email. The interface is simple and doesn't require a long learning curve, and the APK file installs in the standard way without unnecessary steps.
Who TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited is suitable for
The app will be useful to those looking for a way to communicate anonymously without revealing their personal number, as well as those who regularly communicate with people in the US or Canada and want to avoid additional costs for international calls. For those looking for a messenger to communicate within Russia or the CIS without being tied to American numbers, the service may be less suitable.
You can download TextNow for Android via an APK file - installation takes less than a minute. The app remains one of the few free solutions for getting a full-fledged virtual number without a subscription.