TextNow Hour Data Pass – Free Streaming Apps Tested (Part 2)

 

TextNow Hour Data Pass Free Streaming w/ ESPN, PLEX, DIRECTV, XUMO

In Part 1, I tested the TextNow Hour Data Pass with HBO Max and Sling TV.
In Part 2, the focus is on what most users actually rely on:

👉 FREE movies, FREE live TV, and FREE sports apps.

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📺 Apps Tested (FREE Versions Only)

All apps tested in this video were used in their free versions only:

• MyFree DIRECTV (free live TV channels)

• Plex (free movies and TV)

• Xumo Play (free live TV + on-demand)

• ESPN (Free App Version)

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⚠️ IMPORTANT ESPN DISCLAIMER

To avoid confusion, here’s the reality with ESPN:

🟡 The free ESPN app only provides:

• Short video clips

• Highlights

• News and analysis

❌ Live sports streams are NOT included in the free version.

To watch live ESPN games, users must have:

• An ESPN+ subscription, or

• A cable / TV provider login

This test focuses only on what’s available for free inside the ESPN app.

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📱 Real-World Streaming Results

Using the TextNow Hour Data Pass:

✅ MyFree DIRECTV – Live channels load and play
✅ Xumo Play – Free live TV works in short sessions
✅ Plex – Free movies stream with adjusted quality
⚠️ ESPN (free version) – Clips and highlights load and play

This makes the Hour Data Pass best suited for short viewing sessions, not long binge-watching.

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💬 Final Take

If you understand the limits and stick to free content, the TextNow Hour Data Pass is a legit backup option in 2026.

Honest testing. No hype. Just real results.

Check Out This Video Below To See the free apps in action!

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