TextNow

I have been using text now for a while and have given out that number but for some reason they decided to permanently block my account for "violation". Problem is, that I appealed and nothing is happening. No response and no clarification as to what the violation is.
I have been waiting over a month for a response that they claim should have come within 1 week.
Very much annoyed at their service.

I've been using TN for years both as my home WiFi phone service and often when traveling. My ISP has nodes all over the area where I live, so data hasn't been much of an issue for me, besides I also keep a Tracfone in the car. TN works well for me. The ads that pay for the service have become a little more prominent on the screen but don't really interfere when actually using the app. If you have an old phone that you're not using and "need" a back-up, try it out. Their SIMs have occasionally gone on sale for $0.99 instead of $4.99.

Clear calls, no static or dropped calls. Texts are sent and received instantaneous. Sending and receiving photos/images has been great! No problem with uploading or downloading these photos/images. Clear communication, no lagging, no delays, and clear photos and messages. By far a GREAT PHONE service! I even opted in to keep my number & service with TextNow as a alternate for my business emergency on call after hour needs. Overall I think it's fair to say I'm very pleased with TextNow!

I've used the TextNow app for about 10 years and I am still just as happy with it. It is so good to have an emergency phone number on hand that can be used from any phone or tablet that can download apps from Playstore or App Store. The phone doesn't even have to have an active working phone number on it either, unlike the Google phone free number app requires. As long as there's wi-fi available to the device, the TextNow number works like a regular phone with unlimited calls and texting! I've recommended TextNow to dozens of people already and I'll continue to do the same as long as it exists. I love my TextNow free phone number!

Every morning when a business person gets up typically speaking they'll have a cup of coffee they'll come through their email and then they'll go through their voicemail and just doing that costs about $50 every single month but with a program like this it's completely free I give them the extra $40 a month whenever I can for unlimited internet they give you essential internet for free every single month fantastic company fantastic service!

This is just my assumption, but I wouldn't be surprised if a majority of this apps regular users are people that cannot afford to have a regular cell phone plan.
Me being one of those people, I feel like this app doesn't work as well when you are on a regular Wi-Fi. I also feel like if the Wi-Fi that you are using is unfamiliar to your device, it works even less efficiently. For example, someone will have to call me two or three times before it rings on my end even connects for the caller.
Another issue to hat ife experienced frequently would have to be not receiving media messages, either not at all, or hours &&hours late. Other than those few little problems, I really appreciate this app and how much you can customize it as well. My favorite feature would have to be how you can use a photo as the background on your keyboard