My First Day Using the New TextNow Sim Card

New TextNow Sim Card w/ Moto G Power (2022) and One Plus N200 5G

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This is a review of the new TextNow SIM card and its features.

Key takeaways from the video:

TextNow's new SIM card: The speaker discusses the new TextNow SIM card, which offers one month of free unlimited data upon activation, followed by a choice between a free essential data plan or various unlimited data plans.

Network and Coverage: TextNow now operates on the AT&T network. The speaker recommends using "Signal Spy Pro" and "Coverage Map" apps to monitor network type, connection, and 5G/LTE coverage in your area.

"Free Data Essential" Plan: This plan was previously available on the T-Mobile network and provided free essential data for apps like Lyft, Uber, Gmail, and Yahoo. 

The speaker notes that many applications still work without unlimited data, especially if you utilize offline access features.

Recommended Apps for Free Service: The video highlights several applications that work well on the free TextNow service:

Messaging Apps: TextNow app, Google Voice, Google Chat, TextNow's Second Line, and iMessage (for iPhone users via email).

Navigation & Ride-Share: Apple Maps, Google Maps, Waze, Uber, Lyft.

Email & Productivity: Microsoft, Gmail, Yahoo, Mail.com, Outlook.

Banking & Finance: PayPal, Venmo, Cash App, Chase, Capital One, Wells Fargo, and Google Wallet.

Other Useful Apps: UPS, USPS, ChatGPT, Google Rewards, and various offline games.

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Sling TV Integration: The speaker suggests combining TextNow with Sling TV's daily or weekly passes for cable TV, noting it can be a cost-effective alternative to traditional phone and cable services.

Saving Money: The speaker emphasizes that with various free apps, Wi-Fi access, and the TextNow service, many users don't need to pay for traditional phone services.

SIM Card Activation: The new SIM card is easy to activate through the TextNow app.

Data Management: The speaker mentions Samsung Max VPN (now called MaxVPN) to slow down data usage and stay within limits.

Using Temp Mail: Users can use "temp mail" emails to sign up for TextNow if they don't want to use their real email.

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$0 Free Flex Plan

Features: Unlimited nationwide talk and text, with data for essential apps like email, maps, rideshare, and finance apps.

Data Limit: 500 MB of high-speed data, which reduces speeds after the limit is reached, up to a maximum cap of 1.15 GB per month.

Best for: Users who primarily rely on Wi-Fi.

Included Apps (for free data): Email services such as Gmail, Apple Mail, Yahoo, Outlook, GMX mail, mail.com, Maps like Apple Maps, Google Maps, Waze, Rideshare Uber, Lyft, and Finance apps such as Venmo, Cash App, Chase Mobile, Capital One, Wells Fargo.

DISCLAIMER:

TextNow Essential Data Plan isn't exactly a traditional plan with its own terms and conditions. However, it functions based on two separate agreements:

TextNow Terms of Use: This agreement lays the groundwork for using TextNow's service, which includes the Essential Data Plan. You can find it here: https://www.textnow.com/legal/terms-of-use

There's a specific clause (section 9) mentioning Essential Data and stating that it's subject to a separate agreement.

Access to Essential Data Terms of Service: This agreement outlines the specifics of the Essential Data Plan, including data limitations, speed restrictions, and disclaimers.

You can find it here: https://www.textnow.com/blog/introducing-free-essential-data

Here are some key points from the Essential Data Terms of Service:

Data allowance: You get 500MB of data per monthly cycle for specific apps (email, maps, rideshare) at speeds up to 3 Mbps. Further usage within the same cycle reduces speed to 128 kbps.

Speed: Speeds aren't guaranteed and can vary depending on network availability.

Data expiration: Unused data expires at the end of the monthly cycle.

TextNow's discretion: TextNow can change the list of supported apps, data limitations, and discontinue the service at any time without notice.