The TextNow app is simple, efficient, and most of all FREE. It is fast and easy to set up:
- Download the App from the App Store
- Install it on your iPod, iphone, or ipad
- Launch the App by touching its icon
- Input some information that includes an email address(optional) and picking a area code you want [even if you live in Virginia, you can pick an area code in Alaska, for example]
- Give your friends, wife, girlfriend, boss, or OTHER your new number.
- When you receive a text message, whether you are in the app or not, it will notify you with a nice tri-tone beep. Simply tap "VIEW" to look at the text.
ENJOY!