I’ve been testing the plan, which is called Free Essential ... know is that phone calls and texts are handled through the TextNow app – not the native dialer or iMessage – and they work ...

but the app interface is cluttered with ads on desktop and mobile—which can be distracting. It offers a good variety of virtual phone numbers, making TextNow’s free plans a strong choice for a ...

That is, unless you're on Text Now. The hybrid, cloud-based carrier just launched its Free Essential Data plan, which ...