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Texting and the “Second Screen”

We all know the days of watching TV and staying completely “tuned in” are over. A recent survey from our users confirmed 90% text during television shows. But what about when it comes to major events like the this weekend’s Super Bowl? Well, 62% of all users surveyed said they plan to text during the [...]

Texting and Walking – Dangers Abound

This just in! The latest danger in the world is texting and walking. Stop the presses! Alert your neighbors! Lock your doors! Because, we never know where or when this monstrous behavior will attack a neighborhood near you: Video credit goes to Casey Neistat who made it for the New York Times. But seriously, do [...]

Are You Ready for Some Football? And Texting?

Here at textPlus, we are counting down the days until Super Bowl XLVI. As of right now, the game is in 10 days, 2 hours, 54 minutes -- or just 10 nacho cheese dips and 12 pizzas away! And while many of us will be at Super Bowl parties with friends, sometimes we’re still away [...]

Start Making Calls for Less Than a Buck with our Latest Android Update

It’s been just over a month since we released the ability to call on textPlus for Android, and we’ve heard from you that earning minutes to make free calls outside the textPlus network is a hit. Many of you have asked what happens when you run out of minutes? Besides earning minutes, can you purchase [...]

It’s “About” time! Will you vote for textPlus?

About.com is holding their 2012 Reader’s Choice Awards which showcases the best iPhone and iPod accessories and apps. And as an iPhone and iPod app, we would be honored to have your vote! It’s easy to nominate textPlus. Step 1: Visit http://ipod.about.com/od/ReadersChoiceAwards2012/a/Nominate-Your-Favorite-Iphone-Ipod-Accessories-And-Apps.htm. Step 2: Scroll down the page to choose the following category- “Best iPhone [...]

We Take Your Safety, Security and Privacy Seriously. Here’s How.

We here at textPlus want to wish you a very happy and healthy 2012! Part of our commitment to you -- our awesome users -- is providing a safer environment for you to communicate in. Whether it’s texting your friends one-on-one or participating in our Communities, your safety, security and privacy is of the utmost [...]

textPlus is headed to CES!

The textPlus team is headed to Vegas for CES, and like many of you, we’re excited about the gadgets but not looking forward to the bad cell phone reception, dropped calls and trying to coordinate with several people at once. Sound familiar? But never fear -- because we have some tips on how you can [...]

Win 1000 Minutes of Free Calls With textPlus This Holiday

This holiday, textPlus is giving you the chance to win 1000 free minutes by calling your loved ones! Just make 10 calls or more using textPlus starting today through midnight on January 2, 2012, and you’ll be automatically entered for a chance to win. Making calls on textPlus is easy. Use your same textPlus number [...]

Happy Holidays from textPlus

As the end of 2011 approaches, we wanted to say Happy Holidays and a big THANK YOU to you -- our awesome customers. All of your fantastic words and support throughout the year have meant the world to us, including notes like this: Joey Warner- “I just wanted to let you know textPlus is amazingly [...]

textPlus Launches Free Calling on Android

Today, we’re thrilled to share that textPlus Free Text and Calls has launched for Android! Now, textPlus users on Android can make free calls to their US friends right from our free texting app. textPlus users on Android phones and tablets can make free app-to-app calls and also earn minutes to make free calls to [...]

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