TextNow not available in your country? Here's a US number that actually is

You tried to sign up for TextNow. You got a wall: "not available in your country."

You're not doing anything wrong. TextNow only works in the US and Canada. Full stop. If you're in India, Nigeria, Pakistan, the Gulf, or basically anywhere outside North America, the door is closed before you type a single digit.

So people do the obvious thing. They fire up a VPN. It doesn't work the way they hoped.

The VPN route is a dead end

Here's the honest version. VPN tricks to fake your way into TextNow are unreliable and against their rules. Sometimes you get in. Then the app spots the mismatch — your SIM, your app-store region, your login IP — and locks or bans the account. Usually right when you need the number to receive a code.

You end up babysitting a workaround instead of using a phone number. That's a bad trade.

Google Voice? Same problem

People ask about Google Voice next. Same wall. Google Voice is US-only to set up. It's not available in India, Nigeria, Pakistan, or most of Africa. If you're outside the US, you're right back where you started.

The pattern is clear: the free North American apps are built for people who are already in North America. If that's not you, stop fighting the geo-block.

What you actually want: a number you can just buy

You don't need to trick anyone. You need a real US or Canada number from a service that lets you sign up from wherever you are.

That's G100. It's a US-registered app, but you can buy it from anywhere in the world. No US address. No KYC. You pick a dedicated US or Canada number and it's yours.

What you get:

• A dedicated US/Canada number, WhatsApp-ready. US, Canada, and Puerto Rico area codes.
• Receives SMS and OTP codes. Verify accounts, get login codes, done.
• Calls at $0.03/min. Ring out and take calls in the browser or the mobile app.
• Flat $1.95/month. Pay-as-you-go, USD via Stripe — or UPI if you're in India.
• WhatsApp Business Cloud API for $10/month if you want the official shared-inbox setup. Optional.

The honest caveat

I'm not going to oversell it. Outbound SMS sending on G100 isn't live yet — that comes after 10DLC registration. Right now, receiving SMS and OTP codes works, calls work, and WhatsApp works. If your one and only need today is blasting out texts, know that before you pay. For verification, calling, and WhatsApp, you're covered now.

G100 vs TextNow vs Google Voice

Bottom line

If TextNow told you "not available in your country," it's not coming back. Neither is Google Voice. Skip the VPN circus and get a number that's actually built to be bought from where you live.

Grab one at app.g100.us and check the full breakdown on the pricing page.

FAQ

Why does TextNow say "not available in your country"?

TextNow only operates in the US and Canada. If your phone, SIM or app-store region is outside North America, it blocks sign-up and use. That's their rule, not a glitch you can fix.

Can't I just use a VPN to get TextNow abroad?

VPN tricks are unreliable and against TextNow's rules. Even if you get in, the app can detect the mismatch and lock or ban the account. It's a fragile setup that tends to break at the worst time.

Can I sign up for G100 from outside the US or Canada?

Yes. G100 is a US-registered app, but you can buy and use it from anywhere in the world. Pay in USD by Stripe, or by UPI in India. No US address or KYC required.

Can I send SMS from my G100 number?

Receiving SMS and OTP codes works right now, along with calls and WhatsApp. Outbound SMS sending isn't live yet — it comes after 10DLC registration. If your only need is sending texts today, know that before you buy.