New Sprint MVNO, Text Now

[Geesmill]

http://www.engadget.com/2013/08/06/textnow-isp-mobile-phone-service/

[iansltx]

Meh. The phones are WiMAX-based, so between that and 3G the VoIP probably won't well off of WiFi. Not worth the cost IMO.

[Geesmill]

Meh. The phones are WiMAX-based, so between that and 3G the VoIP probably won't well off of WiFi. Not worth the cost IMO.

I agree, ting with groove ip would probably be a better solution if you are looking for a low cost option.

[cletus]

So Republic Wireless seems to beat this already. Both offer mediocre locked down phones but Republic Wireless has unlimited data.

[dedub]

gigaom article too

 

http://gigaom.com/2013/08/06/no-2g-required-textnow-launches-the-u-s-s-first-voip-only-mobile-phone/

[WiWavelength]

TextNow has hired on Veruca Salt as its chief marketer. Send the SMS "text" to short code "oompa loompa," and she will send back, "I want it NOW!" along with a coupon.

 

AJ