Was looking for a free US mobile number and came across www.textnow.com
Textnow is apparently an MVNO in the USA but they have a web/ app based free plan with an actual phone number included.
Cheaper than getting a Skype-in number for the USA.
The Australian iPhone AppStore has the app and I presume the Android Play store as well.
You can choose from a limited set of USA numbers when registering.
The website or the app allows you to send texts and make calls to the USA/Canada for free. Receiving calls/ texts from any country is also free.
Can buy credit from the iTunes balance to make calls overseas (0.02/min to Australia).
Sending texts limited to only some countries other than the USA/Canada.
Mods please move to forum if this doesn't qualify as a deal.
Sounds great. What do I do with it