Are TextFree and Pinger the same?

As the years went by, we morphed into the company we are today; which includes our apps, Sideline, TextFree, and Pinger. Pinger and TextFree apps essentially function the same, just with different names. Since people were using each of them equally, we decided to just keep them both!
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What is TextFree Pinger com?

About TextFree

TextFree is a VoIP service that lets you chat for free from a real U.S. phone number. With TextFree web, you can send real SMS messages online from a bigger keyboard. In our mobile app, you'll find features such as calling, voicemail, MMS, group messaging, stickers and more.
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Can you text anyone with TextFree?

It runs on Android, iOS, Microsoft Windows, and Mac devices. The app gives you a real US phone number, and the best part is that you can text anyone (through Textfree) even if the other person doesn't have the app.
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What is Pinger and do I need it?

Pinger is a VoIP operator that creates mobile applications for Android and iOS devices that allows you to send and receive free messages as well as make and receive phone calls.
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Can I delete Pinger?

You can uninstall Pinger from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel. When you find the program Pinger, click it, and then do one of the following: Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
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Is Pinger safe to use?

Pinger does not support end-to-end encryption of text messages, however, our servers are encrypted. What this means: Your message is secure from the time you send it to when it hits our servers. This is referred to as 'on-net messaging' which means that we have control over the encryption.
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Which is better TextNow vs TextFree?

TextNow is a lot better than TextFree. With features such as unlimited free domestic calling, international calling, video calling, a desktop app, and a web app that supports calling, it's a much better choice than TextFree, which doesn't offer any of those.
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How can you tell if someone is using a TextFree number?

TextFree number is not traceable at the moment. However, it might be obtained through contacting their customer service team by email or phone call to request the information of the user's account since there is no other way left to find about it.
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Can someone see your username on TextFree?

Items to note: Usernames are only visible to the account holder within the account settings and are not visible to your recipients. Usernames are generated based on your 'email alias' address, and if that alias is already taken, we then add a series of numbers to the end to make it unique.
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What is Pinger text?

Pinger allows you to send and receive free texts and calls to all your contacts. Minutes are required for outbound calls to non-Pinger users, but you can earn minutes for free. Please view the topics below to learn more about how Pinger works on your device: Sending your first message. Text.
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How does textfree make money?

Pinger makes money via advertising. Because of the huge text volume and number of installs, Pinger also gets some compelling insight into the trends being seen across the smartphone market — particularly among younger users who can't afford a traditional SMS plan.
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How do I report a Pinger number?

Submit a request to our Abuse & Legal Compliance Team with the offending Pinger phone number(s).
  1. Make sure to provide all of the phone number(s) that have been bothering you.
  2. If you are a Pinger user, please include your username and phone number.
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Is TextFree app safe?

TEXTFREE UNLIMITED lets people text as much as they want without causing a spike in their phone bill. The reliability of the app is pretty solid. We didn't encounter any "dark" periods when testing, regardless of time. Receivers always got their messages promptly and their replies were just as speedy.
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Can you recover deleted TextFree messages?

It doesn't allow TextFree users to recover deleted chats and messages. Once they're deleted, they are gone for good. Therefore, you should think twice before deleting something. It also pays to be extra careful when swiping left on a conversation.
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What text app is completely free?

Google Voice is an excellent free texting app and easily one of the most popular. It lets you send free SMS messages and make free phone calls in the U.S. or Canada.
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Can police track TextFree number?

Both apps allow police to access records. TextNow gives police access to the email address connected with the account, first and last name and IP address. Popular messaging apps like Kik, Blendr or Whisper take things one step further. There is no phone number associated with them.
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Is there an untraceable text app?

OneOne is a new app for Android and iOS that offers “private and untraceable” text messaging.
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Can you track a text Me app number?

The Text Me app in the news:

Text Me is not safe for kids to use because it encourages anonymous texts and calls from a burner number, which cannot be tracked. Anonymity opens the opportunity for bullying and harassment, since those receiving the calls and texts have no idea who they are from.
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Is TextMe and TextNow the same?

TextMe is an excellent alternative to TextNow if you need an international number. You might want an international number if you will be making a lot of international calls.
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How long can you keep a TextFree number?

As per our policy, your number will expire (meaning you'll lose your TextFree number) after 30 days of inactivity. "Inactivity" in this sense means that you have not sent a message nor made an outgoing phone call in TextFree within a 30-day period.
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Is TextFree app really free?

TextFree allows you to send and receive free messages as well as place and receive phone calls. In the United States, Canada, and now Mexico, users can sign up to get a free real US phone number to send texts and receive calls to any real number in those countries.
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What program is Pinger?

pinger.exe is a task from Toshiba which regularly checks for software updates. This program is a non-essential system process, but should not be terminated unless suspected to be causing problems.
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Is the Pinger app free?

Pinger comes preloaded with free calling minutes that can be used to call anyone in the U.S., Canada, or Mexico. After that, minutes are free to earn or cheap to purchase. SMS messages are also free.
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How do I cancel Google Pinger?

To close your account:
  1. Visit Pinger Settings.
  2. Scroll & tap Support.
  3. Tap Close account.
  4. After reviewing the on-screen information about closing, tap Continue to Close Account.
  5. Choose a reason for wanting to deactivate your account > tap the red 'Close Account' button.
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