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Is TextNow 1GB (with ads) Worth It for 1 Line?

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TextNow 1GB (with ads)
1 Line
1 Line
T-Mobile
$
9
/mo.
+tax
tax included
1GB
high-speed, then Unknown

Deprioritized
Included hotspot
Unknown video streaming
Unlimited minutes
Unlimited texts
Int'l texting to 100+ countries
Pay-per-minute int'l calls
1GB in CAN & MEX
-

TextNow's 1GB plan for 1 line costs $9 per month.

It rides on the T-Mobile network for coverage.

It includes unlimited minutes, unlimited texts, and 1GB of high-speed data per month. After your high-speed allotment, you get unlimited slow data at Unknown. You can use up to all 1GB of data as hotspot data. Video streams at quality.

The TextNow 1GB (with ads) plan has deprioritized data. Having deprioritized data means you may temporarily experience slower speeds during times when the cellular network is busy. You'll resume getting the fastest speeds available when the network is no longer busy.

Overall, I do not recommend the TextNow 1GB (with ads) plan. It is too expensive for the features and data you get.

Check out my current ranking of the best cell phone plans for plans that will give you a better value for your money.

You can also check out these plans with the same coverage and data amount (scroll left and right to browse plans):

Tello 1GB 100 Mins
1 Line
1 Line
T-Mobile
$
6
/mo.
+tax
tax included
1GB
high-speed, then data stops

Deprioritized
Included hotspot
480p video streaming
100 minutes
Unlimited texts
-
Int'l calls to 60+ countries
Pay-per-use in CAN & MEX
Pay-per-use int'l data
Tello 2GB 100 Mins
1 Line
1 Line
T-Mobile
$
7
/mo.
+tax
tax included
2GB
high-speed, then data stops

Deprioritized
Included hotspot
480p video streaming
100 minutes
Unlimited texts
-
Int'l calls to 60+ countries
Pay-per-use in CAN & MEX
Pay-per-use int'l data
US Mobile Light Plan
1 Line
1 Line
AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon
$
8
/mo.
+tax
tax included
2GB
high-speed, then data stops

2GB priority
No hotspot
480p video streaming
Unlimited minutes
Unlimited texts
-
$3 calls to 200+ countries
$7 for 1GB in CAN & MEX
$10 int'l eSIM plan
Tello 1GB
1 Line
1 Line
T-Mobile
$
9
/mo.
+tax
tax included
1GB
high-speed, then data stops

Deprioritized
Included hotspot
480p video streaming
Unlimited minutes
Unlimited texts
-
Int'l calls to 60+ countries
Pay-per-use in CAN & MEX
Pay-per-use int'l data
Tello 2GB
1 Line
1 Line
T-Mobile
$
10
/mo.
+tax
tax included
2GB
high-speed, then data stops

Deprioritized
Included hotspot
480p video streaming
Unlimited minutes
Unlimited texts
-
Int'l calls to 60+ countries
Pay-per-use in CAN & MEX
Pay-per-use int'l data

Available Discounts and Promotional Offers from TextNow:

No discounts or promotional offers are available at this time.

Save Money with 3-month, 6-month, or 12-month Options

Some cell phone plans offer substantial discounts on the service if you are willing to pay up front for 3, 6, or 12 months of service. Here are the available options for TextNow 1GB (with ads):

TextNow 1GB (with ads)
1 Line
1 Line
T-Mobile
1 month
$
9
/mo.
+tax
tax included

TextNow 1GB (with ads) Full Details

  • Coverage: T-Mobile coverage
  • Duration: Billing cycle is every 1 month. High-speed data renews monthly.
  • Data: 1GB high-speed, then Unknown
  • Data priority level: Deprioritized
  • QCI value: Unconfirmed
  • Data speeds: Full speed
  • Hotspot: Included, all plan data can be used as hotspot data
  • Video streaming quality: Unknown video streaming (unconfirmed speed cap)
  • Features: Wi-Fi calling, visual voicemail, MMS, 5G, VoLTE
  • Device financing: Not available
  • Smartwatch support: Not supported
  • Tablet support: Not supported
  • International Texting: Free international texting is supported to a wide selection of countries.
  • International calling: Free international calling to Canada is included. International calling to other countries is available at pay-per-minute rates.
  • Canada and Mexico: Free roaming in Canada and Mexico.
  • International data roaming: Not supported.

TextNow 1GB (with ads) Multi-line Pricing Breakdown:

TextNow 1GB (with ads)
1 Line
1 Line
T-Mobile
1 Line
$
9
/mo.
+tax
tax included

TextNow 1GB (with ads), 1 Line, Regular Price Add-Ons

No add-ons are available at this time.
TextNow 1GB (with ads), 1 Line, Regular Price