How long does TextNow let you keep your number?

Okay, so you're wondering how long TextNow lets you hang onto your number, right? It's a fair question, I mean, nobody wants to lose their digits!

From what I understand, and honestly, I had to dig a little myself because it's not always crystal clear, TextNow basically lets you keep your number as long as you're actually using it. Like, sending a text or making a call every single day. Yeah, every single day! Sounds kinda high maintenance, doesn't it? Imagine having to remember that every day! I'd probably set an alarm!

But, there's a catch (isn't there always?). If you're not a daily user, and who is really that consistent, right?, you might be looking at losing your number. It's not ideal, I know.

Now, TextNow does offer a couple of options that let you keep your number more permanently. They have something called "Lock In Number" and another option if you subscribe to be "Ad Free" – and it sounds like as long as you're paying for one of those subscriptions, your number is safe. Which, you know, makes sense. They gotta make money somehow, right? It’s like, if you’re paying, they’re happy. If you are not using it enough, you gotta go!