TextNow has added iHeartRadio to its Free Flex Plan, granting customers included 5G data access for music and live radio streaming via free eSIM activation. The integration expands iHeartRadio’s reach to TextNow’s U.S. user base on a national 5G network, potentially boosting ad impressions and listener engagement.
TextNow’s Free Flex Plan now includes iHeartRadio, granting customers unlimited access to thousands of live radio stations, playlists and personalized music stations using included 5G data. The integration leverages TextNow’s newly launched eSIM and flexible data activation to provide immediate streaming without traditional data charges.
By adding iHeartRadio to its ad-supported service, TextNow opens the audio platform to its millions of U.S. users who rely on the app for unlimited talk, text and app-specific 5G data. This expansion is poised to increase listener hours and broaden iHeartMedia’s audience across mobile users seeking free content.
Enhanced audience reach through the Free Flex Plan could drive higher advertising impressions and premium audio ad sales for iHeartMedia. The partnership aligns with iHeartMedia’s strategy to grow digital listenership and monetize mobile streaming, potentially contributing to incremental revenue in its audio segment.
