textPlus: Text Message + Call

A second number for calls and texts

textPlus: Text Message + Call gives you a U.S. phone number for messaging and calling through an internet connection. It suits people who want a separate line, use a tablet without cellular service, or need to stay in touch when Wi-Fi is available but mobile coverage is not.

What it handles

• Send text messages and picture messages to U.S. mobile numbers.
• Make and receive calls over Wi-Fi or mobile data.
• Choose an area code when setting up your textPlus number.
• Keep conversations available across supported phones and tablets.

Where it fits

This is a practical option for separating personal and other communications without carrying another physical SIM. It can also be useful while travelling, provided you have a dependable internet connection. Call quality will depend on that connection, so it is less suitable when your data or Wi-Fi is unreliable.

Why people keep using it

textPlus has a 4.1 rating from 546,233 reviews and more than 50,000,000 installs. Those numbers point to a communication tool people return to for a straightforward job: keeping a usable number for texts and calls outside their usual carrier setup. The app is developed by textPlus and listed in the Social category.