r/TextNow

If I port out a number to a normal mobile carrier will my bank still reject it for 2fa?

The texts show that they went through but the person never recives them yet they can sent me texts and I revieve them just fine

My sister and me use the physical Sim they not working it was working fine yesterday but they saying no service and emergency calls esim working rn but not physical

Hi everyone,

I’m looking for some feedback from anyone who has used the TextNow app on a Cat S22 Flip specifically for work/business use.

I’m moving toward a more rugged, "distraction-free" device for my daily operations, but I need my TextNow line to be rock solid for client calls and texts. Since the S22 runs Android Go and has limited RAM, I’m concerned about whether this setup can handle a professional workload.

A few specific concerns:

Reliability for Incoming Calls: If the phone is in my pocket/closed, do calls actually come through instantly? I can’t afford to miss time-sensitive client calls because the OS put the app to "sleep."

Audio Quality: Does the Cat S22's hardware play nice with TextNow’s VoIP? Is the earpiece clear enough for professional conversations in louder environments?

Texting Efficiency: How is the experience of managing high-volume texting on that 2.8-inch screen? Does it feel manageable for quick business replies?

TextNow SIM vs. Wi-Fi: If you're using the TextNow wireless service (SIM card) on this phone, how is the handoff between data and Wi-Fi?

I’m really drawn to the durability of the Cat S22 for my job, but if the app performance is glitchy, I might have to reconsider.

Has anyone here successfully used this combo as a "work horse" phone? Any "hacks" for keeping the app active in the background would be greatly appreciated

Not sure if it's because Textnow uses lesser priority or because my neighborhood has bad signal strength, but I get dropped calls during windy days (13mph) and -108dBm and between 26-39% signal strength. Sometimes it's just not useable for calls. Does anyone else have these issues? Maybe I just need a higher end phone or ?

Thanks,

Can i get it back? Or is it gone ?

Has anyone encountered this error when creating a TextFree account? Why does this happen and is there a way to fix it? Thank you everyone.

anyone else lose service and is unable to activate eSIM?

Messages not sending.

Trying to decide if SMS is worth investing in or if people are tuning it out like email. Would love to hear real results