Like leftovers long forgotten inside a mini fridge, heaps of data that cellphone users buy from their providers go to waste. Research has shown that nearly three out of five Americans with limited data plans rarely consume all of their data. That stinks, especially for college students who’d be better off using that money toward their education.
TextNow does phone plans differently. Unique in the industry, their service is built around unlimited free access to calling, texting, and using the essential apps on the nation’s largest 5G network. Like several streaming platforms, TextNow provides phone plans for $0 through ad support.
But unlike traditional providers, TextNow strives to provide more for less. They recently introduced Free Essential Data, a signature feature that allows users to access critical apps like email, maps, and rideshare for free (without incurring any data usage fees). Here are three ways TextNow makes it easy and affordable to connect, making it a campus favorite.
Budget-friendly pricing
TextNow recognizes that 75 percent of Americans rely on Wi-Fi for at least half of their phone usage, and 35 percent believe they’re paying for more data than they need. That’s why TextNow offers flexible, affordable, no-contract data passes based on hourly, daily, or monthly use, ensuring you only pay for the data you need. Hour Passes are $0.99/hour; Day Passes are $4.99/day; and Monthly Passes are $39.99/month. (See more plan details.)
Mashable Light Speed
So even if you do find yourself without Wi-Fi and a Wordle streak to maintain, you can add on more data without committing to a plan that will take you longer to get out of than finding the nearest Wi-Fi spot.
Flexibility
Because TextNow’s calling and texting are supported through an app, the service can be easily installed on pretty much any smartphone, so customers can typically keep their device and phone number when switching hassle-free. Just note that while calls & texts will be immediately available for free over Wi-Fi, the one-time purchase of a SIM card is required to access the nation’s largest 5G network for continued access to calls, texts, plus essential data without Wi-Fi.
Smooth performance
TextNow’s technology dynamically changes how calls are connected — via cellular network or Wi-Fi — to maintain the best call quality and limit dropped calls. since the provider offers 5G cellular coverage on the nation’s largest network. Find out if TextNow is available in your area by consulting its Network Coverage Map.
In the Wi-Fi-blanketed world of college campuses, there’s little need to rely on cellular data to browse the internet and use apps on your mobile phone. This means a $0/month phone plan from TextNow can sustain the average student’s needs with the cost-effective satisfaction of an endless supply of instant noodles. Learn more here.