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FlappyNutSack
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TextNow account banned?
Aug 21 2022 11:42AM more by FlappyNutSack
Tags: Orange County, Random (All tags)

I've had the same TextNow number for going on 9 years. A few weeks ago I tried to log in and it said my number was suspended and no longer available. No idea why, but ok.

On a whim I tried to log in again a few days later and it let me in. I used my number like I normally do and then again yesterday I got the 'number has been suspended' message from TextNow when I tried logging in.

Anyone else have issues like that with TextNow? Reddit has many people complaining of the same thing.

It's a drag because that's the only place I have my special contact numbers! lol
      
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kuya_zoom
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Aug 21 2022 11:46AM     link to this

So that's why you stopped calling me
FlappyNutSack
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Aug 21 2022 11:47AM     link to this

It's the only reason.
Socalsteve
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Aug 21 2022 09:22PM     link to this

I don't know if it's related to your issue, but I've lost a number of free textnow numbers for not using them often enough. Their site says your number can "expire" as soon as two days of inactivity, depending on the demand for area codes. I've only used it for a couple of years but get a warning after a week of inactivity and then the number expires if I don't use it to text or call someone. I then have to choose a new number which would be a pain if I used it for contacts.

Based on my experience, they expect to see outgoing calls or texts every week or so and don't count incoming calls/ texts towards keeping the number active.

Maybe they let you slide for a while because you're a long time customer and now want you to pay or keep active. They talk about "upgrading" subscriptions so maybe its about more $$ now.

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https://www.textnow.com/blog/keep-your-textnow-number#:~:text=While%20your%20number%20won%27t,keeping%20your%20TextNow%20number%20active.
FlappyNutSack
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Aug 21 2022 10:12PM     link to this

Oh I use it regularly. This is probably a sign!
islandtalent
CA
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Aug 22 2022 09:14AM     link to this

I have a backup # on textnow in case my other phone app provider (paid) has issues (happens a couple of times a year). I do have a couple of people i'd like to keep in contact with in textnow so its a good reminder to move to the other textapp.
TaylorSoSpunky
San Diego, CA
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Aug 22 2022 09:30AM     link to this

No problem with Google voice...
Himes_Soul
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Oct 21 2022 05:15PM     link to this

Have you tried AOL wallet?
FlappyNutSack
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Oct 21 2022 07:16PM     link to this

I can’t, it crashes my MySpace window.
Mr.HiFi
Orange, OC, CA
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Oct 21 2022 08:33PM     link to this

Hahaha, comments are the best. Is there a noob section for like, 'what is textnow?'
Mr.HiFi
Orange, OC, CA
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Oct 21 2022 08:36PM     link to this

dammit, I knew I had google.... somewhere
jaydensosweet
San Diego, CA
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Oct 21 2022 08:46PM     link to this

Try google voice …I’ve had the same number since 2007
Hey1
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Oct 21 2022 11:51PM     link to this

Theres one thing I dont understand. The thing I dont understand is every motherfucking word you are saying.

The Limey 1999
Tastyluv
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Oct 22 2022 06:43PM     link to this

TextNow never works for me? I even paid for it and the messages never send. I use text free it does good
Knightspirit
Newport Beach, OC, CA
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Oct 22 2022 11:14PM     link to this

I’ve heard Google voice is the best. But can you get text messages without your phone ringing? Prying ears are always listening!
dtf2022
OC, CA
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Oct 23 2022 07:03AM     link to this

I might be a little prudish, but I see using a free texting number in any business as being "penny wise and dollar foolish." In ANY business or profession, the top performers make sure they have the best equipment necessary for the job and the best communication devices available. Communications must be fast, efficient, and most of all - reliable.

People who take the cheap way out on such an important aspect of business may be seen as cheap themselves. If you want to be seen and treated like a professional then invest in your business! Get a 5G phone (unlocked) and use one of the lower cost plans like Total Wireless ($35/mo) which is just the low cost division of Verizon. This provides Verizon quality coverage, including the basics like voicemail and call-forwarding, which is really all you need.

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