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TextNow officially supports iPhones and iOS, including iMessage, Apple Maps, and probably even the Safari browser. So it’s not too shocking that Apple’s own website might be whitelisted on the plan.
But the interesting part? It also works on Android phones. That’s a huge plus for anyone using TextNow on non-Apple devices.
My Test
Phone Used: TCL Android
Plan: TextNow Free Flex Plan
Website Tested: apple.com
Result: Full site loaded, including product pages (iPhone 17, etc.)
This shows that certain essential or high-priority domains might be allowed to pass through TextNow’s free data restrictions—perfect for checking out Apple products, learning about new releases, or even just browsing.
💡 Great for tech enthusiasts, students, and testers
If you’re curious, try it yourself and see which other sites work free on TextNow. This opens the door to some interesting data-free internet hacks for free-plan users.
This is going to be short and sweet. In the video below I demo that the Google Maps app and Uber app both works and works well on the new TextNow Essential Data offer. Its free. So check it out.
TextNow offers a free plan with unlimited talk and text, but with some limitations on data usage.
Here's a breakdown:
Unlimited calling and texting: You can make unlimited calls and send unlimited texts to anyone in the US, all for free. This applies to calls and texts to landlines and mobile phones.
Free Essential Data: This includes limited data access for specific apps, such as Gmail, Outlook, Google Maps, Apple Maps, Uber, and Lyft. This is helpful for basic navigation and communication needs, but won't allow you to browse the web freely or stream videos.
Supported on unlocked phones: You'll need a TextNow SIM card (which starts at $4.99) and an unlocked smartphone to use the service.
Ads supported: TextNow makes money by showing you ads within the app. This is how they can offer the service for free.
Here are some additional things to consider:
You can upgrade to paid data plans if you need more data for browsing the web or streaming.
TextNow uses T-Mobile's network, so coverage will depend on T-Mobile's signal strength in your area.
You can choose your own phone number or keep your existing number (porting fees may apply).
Overall, TextNow's Unlimited Talk and Text Free Plan is a good option for people who primarily use their phone for calling, texting, and basic navigation, and don't need a lot of data.
Want to earn free service? Click this link below!
https://rewards.straighttalk.com/friend
TextNow offers a free plan with unlimited talk and text, but with some limitations on data usage.
Here's a breakdown:
Unlimited calling and texting: You can make unlimited calls and send unlimited texts to anyone in the US, all for free. This applies to calls and texts to landlines and mobile phones.
Free Essential Data: This includes limited data access for specific apps, such as Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, AOL, Google Maps, Apple Maps, Uber, and Lyft. This is helpful for basic navigation and communication needs, but won't allow you to browse the web freely or stream videos.
Supported on unlocked phones: You'll need a TextNow SIM card (which starts at $4.99) and an unlocked smartphone to use the service.
Ads supported: TextNow makes money by showing you ads within the app. This is how they can offer the service for free.
Here are some additional things to consider:
You can upgrade to paid data plans if you need more data for browsing the web or streaming.
TextNow uses T-Mobile's network, so coverage will depend on T-Mobile's signal strength in your area.
You can choose your own phone number or keep your existing number (porting fees may apply).
Overall, TextNow's Unlimited Talk and Text Free Plan is a good option for people who primarily use their phone for calling, texting, and basic navigation, and don't need a lot of data.
Want to earn free service? Click this link below!
https://rewards.straighttalk.com/friend
Check out this page: https://www.visible.com/get/DVwS6, it has all the info you need to know about joining Visible. When you use my friend code, DVwS6, you’ll get your first month of service for only $5!
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Hello everyone. As promised here is another great post for the year for you all. This is officially 2024. More people are now getting new phones, tablets, and PCs and chromebooks for themselves. So there are still people in the world want to know do they actually have to have internet access to use all of there favorite apps and services. The answer to their question is yes and no. Some apps and services truly dont need internet access 100% of the time. Most useful and common apps like music apps for instance can work without internet access. Most of the time the apps just need to be updated and upgraded to keep working properly. But outside of that the apps will work fine with limited usage of internet access. So below will discuss Top 3 music apps that work offline and online and you wont need to use a credit card or gift card or need a subscription. Check these out and download today for free! Most are available for your respective app stores like Google Play and Apple App store and even Amazon app stores as well. Also, these apps will and can work on your Chromebooks because the chromebooks do have the Google Play store included.
APP 1. Trebel
official trebel music app logo image
This app Trebel Music is highly ranked one of the best free music apps that allow you to stream and play music even while offline. You wont need credit cards or subscriptions to use this app for basic use and needs. You can download this app today on the Google Play, Apple App, and Amazon app store today. Its 100% free for everyone. Check out it today.
Audiomack app allows you also to stream and download full tracks, listen to music offline, and make unlimited playlists without needing a paid subscription. You can even listen data-free to your local MP3s within this app. You'll have to set the app up to acquire that option to work. You can download this app today from the Google Play and Apple App Store.
esound app logo official image from Apple App store
eSound is another top free music app that allows you to download and stream your music and favorite artists for offline listening and data free music streaming. This app has over 150 million songs to listen from! It is also highly recommended on most app stores. Picture this the Spotify alternative but except is 100% FO FREE! Check this app out and website down below.
Below are some honorable mention apps that are mostly popular already. Most may not know but these apps also allow you to listen to music offline with WiFi and Data. Check these out below.
YouTube Music app
Official YouTube Music image from Google Canada Blog
Apologize in advance that I was unable to get the official link to this app. But you can find it on the Google play store and Samsung Galaxy App store.
My Mixtapes App
Official MyMixtapez app logo from the Google Play Store
Major News! US Mobile now allows all smartphones that have eSim tech built in allow to use the phone service for 10 days on the Verizon side. Below is the list of mobile devices that use esim technology.
Here We Go is an GPS Map app that allows you to navigate even offline! It also now allows you to see the curent weather while in app. Something Google Maps, Waze, or even Apple Maps. Check this app now on the Google Play Store and Samsung Galaxy App store Fo Free! Go get this app now!
Last week, At&t wireless customers and prepaid customers all lost access to the Data Sponsors and Data Free TV for At&t TV and DireTV and also HBO Max. Now customers and data users have to be careful viewing live TV and HBO MAx while on the network. This will be a perk that we all will miss and miss enjoying using. The Data Free perk of viewing TV and movies without touching your limited data plan was awesome. But it is no longer available. Not to worry about this problem. The problem has been solved already! Now, these apps are not new and all been around for quite sometime now. They work just like how At&t TV and HBO Max apps use to work with the data free perk from At&t Wireless and Prepaid. They work data free on any carrier or network! No need to depend on carrier perks like this one. Because everyone have already gotten this perk the whole time. Below is the list of apps that bring you Data Free Movies and TV shows even without having a cellular data plan. Also included with the list of apps their respective download links, video tutorials and mini description of each app. You can find all these apps on the Google Play Store and Apple app store. They are all legal apps and for free. Did you know about any of these apps that allow you to watch movies and tv shows data free and without wifi? If have any apps to add to my list, please feel free to comment in the comment box below.
TOP DATA FREE MOVIE AND TV APPS- [HBO MAX and At&t TV Alternatives]
PLEX
MX PLAYER
PLAYON CLOUD
HAYSTAK NEWS TV
CLEARSTREAM TV
MAGIC TV
OPERA MINI BROWSER
PLEX- using plex for data free movies and tv shows you need to use the download and sync feature or the Open Video File option to view your content from your mobile device. Below is a tutorial video on how to use Plex. You can download this application now on Google Play and Apple App store.
www.plex.tv/
HOW TO USE PLEX VIDEO:
PlayOn Cloud- This is a Cloud DVR service and app that allows you to record and download your favorite movies and shows from Netflix, Hulu, Crackle, Tubi TV, HBO and much more. The dvr recordings dont go against your data and you are able to view and watch your recordings right on to your mobile device. Below is the link to the official website and a video on how to use and setup PlayOn Cloud.
https://www.playon.tv/
HOW TO USE PLAYON CLOUD:
Haystak News TV- This app is very underrated and should be pushed more, especially on the Android side of things. One big feature it has on Android is that it will allow you to watch the top news clips and videos offline without having unlimited data or wifi. Get the app below and watch the app review video below.
https://www.haystack.tv/
HAYSTAK NEWS TV APP REVIEW VIDEO:
Clearstream TV-
BONUS TIPS:
Also there is another way to keep high speed data from running out each and every month. This is called SAMSUNG MAX VPN. This app can only be downloaded from the Google Play Store and Samsung Galaxy App store for Android phones tablets and chromebooks. This app and VPN can save you up to 90% of your limited data each month. The best app for this to use with is Netflix, Youtube, Tik Tok, Pandora and Youtube Music just to name a few. Below is a list of apps that save you a lot of data and a video that shows you how all this works when using the VPN and using your favorite apps.
Hello guys, this is a awesome device I did numerous talks and podcasts about in the past year or so. This gives you HDTV for free and recordings for offline access when you are away from internet or WiFi. All you need is a antenna, a mobile device, wifi, and or TV. This product and gadget is called Clearstream TV. It works best when you have great reception with your HDTV antenna. In this video below I show you how to setup Clearstream TV and the application to use with it when you want to operate it. There is no monthly fee for this product. You can take it on the go with you even on a trip. You can record live TV as it happens on the channels. This device can pick up to as many as 100+ free channels! It just depends on the range of your HDTV Antenna. You can view offline TV and movies whenever just by opening the application on your mobile devices. It works on most major platforms such as Roku, Android TV, Firestick, and other smart TVs and phones and tablets. This app and product is also usable with Plex to view your live local TV with an awesome modern TV guide as well. As of now, this product is very hard to find online. But you can check out eBay and Amazon for it as well as the main website https://www.antennasdirect.com/ to buy it from the main site. Let me know have you heard of Clearstream TV. Have you tried yet? Why are you paying for cable just to watch local channels? Local channels are 100% Free and you watch them without unlimited data or home internet services. You can also record live and local tv channels for free.
Good morning everyone, this our black friday podcast part 1. This is featuring my lovely lady, Tiffany. We discuss some of our top picks and subscriptions. We include smartphone plans, TVs, and much more. We are also answering you, the viewers, questions and responses as we go along into the podcast. Let us know your thoughts about our top picks and anything else you as the reader and viewer would like for us to add to black friday deals in this video, below. All of your comments are welcomed. Thanks for checking us out.
P.S. Tiffany has a youtube channel that you can follow as she discuss wellness, fitness, healthy tips and tricks and more. She's also doing a giveaway for her first 100 subscribers. So if you not subscribed to her youtube channel you can do so today to be part of the giveaway. All of her social media links are below.
Hello everyone. This is going to be short and simple. DirecTV is a partner of Movies Anywhere collection now. Well, its been a partner for some time now. The cool thing about this is that those of you who are still on DirecTV will be able to link your DirecTV account to your Movies Anywhere account and will be able to view your on demand from anywhere right through the Movies Anywhere app and account. By the way, who all are still on DirecTV? What are your experiences? Do you have a Movies Anywhere account? Why haven't you joined the free subscription? Leave all those thoughts below.
Haystack News TV is a service that streams live local and world news plus TV newscast of over 300+ channels for free! This app is your one stop shop for your local coverage to world wide current events that are happening right now. This is truly one of the best ways to watch a variety of your major coverage.
You can choose from favorite categories, sources and topics that you like. Make the newscast your own.
You can get the latest news from your favorite celebrities, get sports highlights, and even the latest in tech. All from this one app!
Check out the latest top features which includes watching offline (Android only) and the capability to use chromecast or casting the shows and news right to your smart tv. This app works on phones and tablets. It is also available on the web. The downside to this app is that the one offline feature is not yet available on the iOS apps. But if you can get it via the web there is a work around for that. Will update you on that part later. This app is also on roku, and android tv. So if you have a smart TV or box or dongle, this app works on those devices too. Lets not forget the chrome books and chrome os. It is also available for those as well.
Below is a video review on the app and a simple walkthrough on how the app works and how to set it up to your liking. Check out the video and leave me your thoughts below.
Hello everyone, this post is about how to download and install plex on your chromebook. But this app and service inst just available for android and chrome, its available on every major platform including Windows and iOS and Roku as well as Apple TV. You can add all of your movies and music files to the app and service as well. If that is all too complicated for you all to do on your own, they also include a free movies and tv shows section that includes ads, because what would free be like without ads, right? Well, if thats not enticing. they do include a section of Crackle titles and shows for free in the free section. But, just check out the video below and follow the links to get more information on how to use Plex.
Hello everyone. Here is a great tutorial video for those of you using TextNow free Talk and Text plan on iPhone and iOS. You can get this free service just by downloading TextNow app from the Apple App Store and tapping on the Free Coverage tab in the menu section of the application. With this service you can use iMessage without unlimited data or even WiFi. This works only if you have coverage in the area. In this video I show you all that you can use the textnow app and imessage app 100% for Free and it is all legal and very legit. Leave me your thoughts in the comment box below this post. I would like to know have you tried the apps yourself and what are your thoughts on this? Did you know you are able to do this without needing unlimited data or WiFi?
