My big carrier had just increased the price of my plan and added a new monthly fee — but I felt helpless because, well, I ...

It’s from a company called TextNow. They’ve been around for a long time, mostly serving up free virtual phone numbers for calling and texting. It was founded in 2010 by Derek Ting and his ...

However, it’s a serviceable option for users seeking a free virtual or second phone number. We tested TextNow to evaluate its ease of use, phone number availability, call quality and features.