On our Free Essential Data plan with an active TextNow SIM card, you'll get access to 1GB of data each month to use some of the apps that are essential to your daily life, while on the go!
With Free Essential Data, you can use most email, calendar, maps, notes, and rideshare apps without needing to be connected to Wi-Fi, including:
- AOL
- Apple Maps
- Google Maps
- Waze
- Uber
- Lyft
- Microsoft Exchange
- Microsoft Outlook 365
- FastMail
- Gmail
- GMX Mail
- Hotmail
- Hushmail
- Inbox.com
- Lockbin
- Lotus Notes
- Lycos Mail
- Mailstrom
- My Way Email
- Proton Mail
- Sunrise Calendar
- Yaanimail
- Yahoo Mail
- Yandex Mail
- Zimbra
- Zoho Mail
FAQ
What if I don't see the option to use Free Essential Data?
Make sure you're logged into an account with an active TextNow SIM card. If you have an active SIM in an area with cellular coverage available, you'll automatically have access to 1GB of Free Essential Data each month. If you're still having trouble, or need help activating your SIM card, you can contact our support team by following the instructions at the bottom of this page.
Can I download essential apps with Free Essential Data?
You'll need to download your essential apps over a Wi-Fi connection, but once you have them on your device you can use them away from Wi-Fi with the Free Essential Data plan.
I'm noticing slower speeds even though I haven't used up my 1GB of Free Essential Data, what can I do?
With the Free Essential Data plan, you'll get 350MB of data per month at regular speeds, then you'll have access to data at slightly slower speeds up to 1GB. If you need high-speed data, you can purchase an hour, day, or month pass to get unlimited data that can be used with any application. Just click on ‘Get Unlimited Data’ in the app menu and choose the plan that works best for your needs.
The app I use for email, calendar, maps, notes, or rideshare isn't listed here, can I use it with Free Essential Data?
More apps will be added to the Free Essential Data plan over time, so you can keep checking to see if availability for your favorite apps is included. You can also reach out to our support team by following the instructions at the bottom of this page to check whether an app is included in the plan.