TextNow
TextNow Overview
The generated data is based on reviews and questionnaires provided by PissedConsumer.com users.
TextNow has a 1.8 star rating from 528 reviews; consumers are mostly dissatisfied and 11% would likely recommend.
Key Takeaways for Future Customers
- Read TextNow reviews to weigh low reliability versus a free number.
- Expect limited customer service and potential billing or subscription issues.
- Consider SIM card delivery, porting, and refund experiences before buying.
Negative Feedback / Risk Areas
- Frequent customer complaints about no support and unreachable customer service.
- Recurring billing, unauthorized charges, and refund requests.
- SIM card delivery failures, porting delays, and inability to make outgoing calls.
Positive Feedback
Pros mentioned include a free number and free basic service; some users consider temporary use if issues are resolved.
The generated data is based on reviews and questionnaires provided by PissedConsumer.com users.
TextNow has a 1.8 star rating from 528 reviews; consumers are mostly dissatisfied and 11% would likely recommend.
Key Takeaways for Future Customers
- Read TextNow reviews to weigh low reliability versus a free number.
- Expect limited customer service and potential billing or subscription issues.
- Consider SIM card delivery, porting, and refund experiences before buying.
Negative Feedback / Risk Areas
- Frequent customer complaints about no support and unreachable customer service.
- Recurring billing, unauthorized charges, and refund requests.
- SIM card delivery failures, porting delays, and inability to make outgoing calls.
Positive Feedback
Pros mentioned include a free number and free basic service; some users consider temporary use if issues are resolved.
Media from reviews





I cant make outside calls for some reason
I was calling the government and constantly calling the number, then all of a sudden I can't make outgoing calls.
- That i cant make outgoing calls and i dont know how to fix it
Preferred solution: How toget my phone to be able to dial out
Someone harassing me off yall app
This young lady by the name of Karen Johnson is calling me from your app on FaceTime with an unknown number. The police told me to contact you to get the actual account of the person and number to file a harassment charge.
User's recommendation: They taking advantage of this app to play on people phones other than something positive
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Verified Reviewer |There's a $5 charge from text now on my...
There's a $5 charge from text now on my cash account that I did not authorize I have no need for this service.
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Verified Reviewer |I paid for full week of data$8.99
After I pay the $8.99 it says I paid but they never turn down the data I had to pay an additional $2.99 just to be able to make this complaint. I think I should get my money back if they're not going to stick to their promises
User's recommendation: Be careful what you're getting into make sure actually give it would be promised
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Verified Reviewer |I canceled my subscription with you...
I canceled my subscription with you guys and I am still getting money taken out of my account for $35.99. I am no longer with you, I have a new phone number and everything, and I don't want you guys taking money out of my account anymore.
So please return the money to my bank account immediately. Thank you and have a good day.
- Lied about having unlimited data and unlimited nationwide talk text and data
Preferred solution: Full refund
Need access to my [PHONE_NUMBER] text now phone number
I need help to access my account and phone number for textnow Im not super angry just need tech support please help me [PERSON_NAME] my please give me a call at [PHONE_NUMBER]
- Very great helpful very free great alternative number
- Lack of hours for tech support
Preferred solution: I need tech support assistance please
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Verified Reviewer |Overcharged
I am getting charged $1.99 and didn't give permission. I was charged $1.99 twice in one day. I want to be refunded and my account closed.
- Good for a temporary way of communicating with family or friends
- Was charged for service i did not want or authorize
Preferred solution: Full refund
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Verified Reviewer |I am still being charged on my visa...
I am still being charged on my Visa debit... I've cancelled and did cancel all my information and I have not used your app in a long time.
I want a total refund for all the charges against my card. Or I will be contacting the authorities.
Preferred solution: Full refund
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Verified Reviewer |I'm trying to order a text now $4.99 SIM card it doesn't let me
I'm trying to order a text now SIM card on my app for 499 and it's not accepting my credit information and my credit information is correct
Preferred solution: Deliver product or service ordered
There's a $5 charge from text now on my...
There's a $5 charge from text now on my cash app account that I did not authorize I have no need for this service.
Could you refund my $5
Card ending in 1265
I tried installing the free SIM card and now I can’t send text messages
Don’t use their product
No help, nobody to speak to. I have even been trying for hours to reach or speak to someone. No help, nobody for support.
- Free text and call app
- No customer service
User's recommendation: Live person needed to communicate concerns with this app
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Verified Reviewer |Number porting
Been a week and my number hasn't been transferred in! No explanation or anything!
I'm pissed and over the wait!
I need that number for work and my life! Why can't I talk to someone?
- Good wifi
- Temporary use for a phone
Preferred solution: Full refund
User's recommendation: Temporary use
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Verified Reviewer |Login issues
- Unable to receive verification code for TextNow 619754**** because Gmail is locked by 2FA.
- Needs access to Google verification code to proceed.
I messaged them and told them about my 2FA issue im having with them and the sent me a link to the g./recover page (which i have already tried) and nothing got resolved. i dont think that they get the question im asking them when alls i need is to get the 2FA code that is being sent by google, but my text now number that is linked with google sends an authentication code to text now and vice versa.
im at a loss here, all of my information (bank accounts, google drive, etc.) are on the account jarrelljeff99@***.com. All of my pictures, my resume, EVERYTHING is GONE....
i am trying to gain access to my text now profile under the phone number 619754**** and am unable to receive the verification code to my gmail because it is currently locked due to the 2FA and need access so i can access the verification code sent by google. please respond back asap it would be greatly appreciated. thank you
- Free calls via wifi
- Dont use them for a verification method for googles 2fa
Preferred solution: back into my account so i can verify my google acct.
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Verified Reviewer |Not able to make calls says call rejected
got a message when I try to make a call on text now says vpn issue or not verified email address or unusual calling activity
Preferred solution: issue resolved
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Verified Reviewer |I want to port out.
- I want to port my number to another carrier.
- Your chat does not work.
- My cell phone cant get a signal at all only wifi or SOS.
- How do I do this?
I want to port out my number to another carrier. Your chat does not work.
How do I do this? My cell phone cant get a signal at all only wifi or SOS, If I violated your terms of service I find it hard to believe as I almost only use this phone for calls, no data and my texts are minimal.
- Its free
- It dont work
Preferred solution: I want to port out mu number
User's recommendation: Do not use this company. This service is terribly. I cant get a cell phone signal at all unless I use wifi by my computer. The ads are for children and annoying too The customer service is terrible I do not recomended this company Use at your own frustration
Need help now
Want my number returned site went into a restart mode on its own and glitched out my number I use it for business
- Minor
- Have been there for me awhile
Preferred solution: Help to get my d number back
User's recommendation: Do not use your text in high randoms sequence
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