Most people have a smartphone in their pocket these days, but staying connected costs money. The more phone lines in your plan, the more data you need, the higher the bill, and the sooner it becomes unaffordable for many.

What if that situation never comes to pass? What if you could have unlimited texting and calling for free on the smartphone of your choice? Even better, what if you could control when you pay for unlimited data? It doesn't have to be a "what if" scenario; TextNow offers just such a service. In addition to unlimited free calling & texting services, they offer unlimited data plans with flexible options starting at just $0.99.

With TextNow, you control your own phone plan, pay for data only when you need it, and stay connected with unlimited free calls and texts on the largest 5G network in the country.

To have fun on your phone, you need data. We all know that. Whether it's mobile gaming, streaming, or catching up on a colleague's Instagram stories, there's always a need for a data connection. That's why TextNow offers three flexible unlimited data plans.

Thanks to three unique data passes, TextNow lets you pay only for the data you need, when you need it. The Time Unlimited Data Pass gives you 60 minutes of unlimited 5G network connectivity when you need it for just 99 cents. It's up to you to manually renew the additional data when it expires or not! It's a great option for when you're in a pinch for an on-the-go Internet connection or to set a time limit for your kids.

Sometimes you want a little more data, but still don't want to hand over your bank account to your network provider. For those days, TextNow offers a one-day unlimited data pass for only $4.99.

The Daily Data Plan is great for managing your account's data usage while the kids are out on a field trip or spending the day with friends. I am a homebody, so Wi-Fi access is readily available. However, there are times when my family invites me to see the world, spend quality time, or touch the grass. In those situations, I appreciate the Daily Pass. Because I can rely on my home Wi-Fi when it's available; with a TextNow Daily Pass, I can pay for 5G data when I need it.

But affordable data connections don't have to be time-limited; TextNow's Unlimited Data Pass also includes a no-contract monthly option that includes free roaming in Canada and Mexico for just $39.99. With no contract, you can easily cancel or renew at any time and use as much data as you want.

Signing up for TextNow's phone service is easy; simply download the TextNow app to your preferred smart device. Free calls and texts are supported by ads, but your phone will not be hit by pop-ups because TextNow's ad support is in-app only.

If you want to take advantage of affordable and flexible access to the top U.S. 5G network, you will need to purchase a one-time SIM card from TextNow. Once activated, you have the option to add unlimited data whenever you want, directly from the app.

With TextNow, you have the freedom to use your phone your way, avoiding expensive phone contracts and surprise overage charges. Try TextNow now for free.