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WDG Verified Carrier

WDG Listed Carrier

TEXT NOW MVNO

Operated by TextNow

TextNow offers free, ad-supported nationwide talk and text on T-Mobile's network with low-cost data add-ons, plus a free phone number over Wi-Fi for any device.

T-Mobile Network

Confirmed directly with the carrier

Not fully confirmed by the carrier

 - Last verified Jan 2026 - Re-verify Yearly

TextNow Logo

RUNS ON

T-Mobile 4G/5G

PLANS STARTING AT

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TEXT NOW AT A GLANCE

Verified company and network details. Every field below is confirmed by the carrier or by WDG's verification team.

Host Network

5G/4G LTE

Network Tech

5G/4G LTE

BYOD

5G/4G LTE

Family Plans

5G/4G LTE

DEVICES & NETWORK SUPPORT

What works on Good2GO — confirmed during carrier verification or by the WDG Team.

BYOD

Allowed

eSIM

Allowed

VoLTE

Allowed

WiFi Calling

Allowed

Hotspot/ Tethering

Allowed

SUPPORT & CONTACTS

Verified phone numbers for customers, dealers, and stuck ports.

Customer Support

Customer service

Hours

TBD

Tech Support

Email Support

PLANS & PROMOTIONS

Best Value

Starter Monthly

4G/5G

$40/mo

  • Unlimited talk & text
  • 15GB high‑speed data
  • 3G‑speed mobile hotspot

Unlimited Monthly

4G/5G

$45/mo

  • Unlimited talk & text
  • Unlimited 5G data
  • 3G‑speed mobile hotspot

Unlimited Plus

4G/5G

$60/mo

  • Unlimited talk & text
  • Unlimited 5G data
  • Hotspot + intl roaming perks

Discounts

Multi-line / Family

No

Autopay Discount

No

International

International calling / roaming options are plan dependent.

Current Promotions

Plan promos, phone deals and port-in credits are plan and device dependent.

TEXT NOW PLAN COMPARISON

Carrier Name
Plan Name
Plan Cost
Talk
Text
Data
High Speed Data
Hotspot
Int Roaming

TEXT NOW DEALER PROGRAM

What carrying TextNow looks like for your store. Looking for master agents or distributors?

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Getting Started

Dealer Program

Yes

Sign Up

Commissions

Structure

Direct residuals

Residuals paid by the carrier directly to the dealer 

Dealer support

Marketing materials

No

Co-op / MDF

No

No

Exclusive store program

Equipment financing

No

Getting Started

Dealer Program

Yes

Sign Up

PORTING IN TO TEXT NOW

What a customer needs to bring their number to TextNow

1

Required to port in

Required customer info (name, address, account number, transfer PIN, etc.) 

Account Number, Transfer Pin, Name, Billing Address

2

Details

Account Format

11111111111-1

Get transfer PIN

Call, App/MyAccount

Typical Completion

Yes

3

Restrictions

Any carriers TextNow cannot accept ports from are listed below:

No Restrictions

PORTING OUT OF TEXT NOW

How to transfer a number away cleanly — and the fixes for common rejections.

What to collect first

Phone number(s) being ported

TextNow Account Number

Port-out / transfer PIN

Account holder name + billing ZIP (match exactly)

Must be active to port?

Yes

Can suspended/non pay port out

No

Process

  1. Keep the line active — do not cancel before porting.
     

  2. Get the account number + transfer PIN from support.
     

  3. Submit to the new carrier with billing ZIP and account holder name.

Common rejections

  • PIN incorrect: re-confirm and resubmit.

  • Account # mismatch: re-check the number.

  • Name/ZIP mismatch: match exactly as on file.

TEXT NOW APN SETTINGS

APN configuration for unlocked devices on TextNow (T-Mobile network). Save the APN, select it, then restart the device.)

AT&T NETWORK APN

Step 1: Connect your phone to WiFi. This step is important.

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Step 2: Tap on Settings.

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Step 3: Tap on Internet. This may also be called Connections or Wireless & Networks.

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Step 4: Tap on Mobile Networks.

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Step 5: Tap on Access Point Names or APN Settings.

Name

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APN

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Proxy

Not Set

Port

Not Set

Username

Not Set

Password

Not Set

Server

Not Set

MMSC

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MMS PROXY

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MMS PORT

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MCC

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MNC

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AUTHENTICATION TYPE

None

APN TYPE

​

APN PROTOCOL

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APN ROAMING PROTOCOL

IPv4

BEARER

​

MVNO TYPE

None

MVNO VALUE

Not set

ANDROID APN - TEXT NOW

Step 1: Connect your phone to WiFi. This step is important.

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Step 2: On your phone, go to Settings.

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Step 3: Tap on Cellular or Mobile Data.

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Step 4: Under Cellular, tap on Cellular Data Options or Mobile Data Options.

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Step 5: Tap on Cellular Network or Mobile Data Network.

IPHONE APN - TEXT NOW

Name

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APN

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Proxy

Not Set

Port

Not Set

Username

Not Set

Password

Not Set

Server

Not Set

MMSC

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MMS PROXY

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MMS PORT

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MCC

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MNC

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AUTHENTICATION TYPE

None

APN TYPE

​

APN PROTOCOL

​

APN ROAMING PROTOCOL

IPv4

BEARER

​

MVNO TYPE

None

MVNO VALUE

Not set

T-MOBILE NETWORK APN

Step 1: Connect your phone to WiFi. This step is important.

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Step 2: Tap on Settings.

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Step 3: Tap on Internet. This may also be called Connections or Wireless & Networks.

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Step 4: Tap on Mobile Networks.

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Step 5: Tap on Access Point Names or APN Settings.

Name

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APN

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Proxy

Not Set

Port

Not Set

Username

Not Set

Password

Not Set

Server

Not Set

MMSC

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MMS PROXY

​

MMS PORT

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MCC

​

MNC

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AUTHENTICATION TYPE

None

APN TYPE

​

APN PROTOCOL

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APN ROAMING PROTOCOL

IPv4

BEARER

​

MVNO TYPE

None

MVNO VALUE

Not set

ANDROID APN - TEXT NOW

Step 1: Connect your phone to WiFi. This step is important.

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Step 2: On your phone, go to Settings.

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Step 3: Tap on Cellular or Mobile Data.

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Step 4: Under Cellular, tap on Cellular Data Options or Mobile Data Options.

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Step 5: Tap on Cellular Network or Mobile Data Network.

IPHONE APN - TEXT NOW

Name

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APN

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Proxy

Not Set

Port

Not Set

Username

Not Set

Password

Not Set

Server

Not Set

MMSC

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MMS PROXY

​

MMS PORT

​

MCC

​

MNC

​

AUTHENTICATION TYPE

None

APN TYPE

​

APN PROTOCOL

​

APN ROAMING PROTOCOL

IPv4

BEARER

​

MVNO TYPE

None

MVNO VALUE

Not set

VERIZON NETWORK APN

Step 1: Connect your phone to WiFi. This step is important.

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Step 2: Tap on Settings.

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Step 3: Tap on Internet. This may also be called Connections or Wireless & Networks.

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Step 4: Tap on Mobile Networks.

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Step 5: Tap on Access Point Names or APN Settings.

Name

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APN

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Proxy

Not Set

Port

Not Set

Username

Not Set

Password

Not Set

Server

Not Set

MMSC

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MMS PROXY

​

MMS PORT

​

MCC

​

MNC

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AUTHENTICATION TYPE

None

APN TYPE

​

APN PROTOCOL

​

APN ROAMING PROTOCOL

IPv4

BEARER

​

MVNO TYPE

None

MVNO VALUE

Not set

ANDROID APN - TEXT NOW

Step 1: Connect your phone to WiFi. This step is important.

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Step 2: On your phone, go to Settings.

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Step 3: Tap on Cellular or Mobile Data.

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Step 4: Under Cellular, tap on Cellular Data Options or Mobile Data Options.

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Step 5: Tap on Cellular Network or Mobile Data Network.

IPHONE APN - TEXT NOW

Name

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APN

​

Proxy

Not Set

Port

Not Set

Username

Not Set

Password

Not Set

Server

Not Set

MMSC

​

MMS PROXY

​

MMS PORT

​

MCC

​

MNC

​

AUTHENTICATION TYPE

None

APN TYPE

​

APN PROTOCOL

​

APN ROAMING PROTOCOL

IPv4

BEARER

​

MVNO TYPE

None

MVNO VALUE

Not set

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TEXT NOW WDG DEALER TAKE

Our editorial assessment of carrying TextNow not carrier-provided.

Strengths

  • T-Mobile 5G network access

  • Free-tier attracts budget customers

  • App-based service appeals to tech-savvy users

  • Unique freemium model

  • Growing user base

Watch-outs

  • Online-only support limits dealer involvement

  • Freemium model limits revenue potential

  • Limited dealer commission opportunities

  • Complex value proposition

  • Self-service customer base

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