Looking for an easy way to get a second phone number? Our handy guide will get you up and running with an alternative number for calls and texting in no time.

Now, most communication occurs via messaging apps, which often have end-to-end encryption, free text messaging and phone calls, and handy voice messages.

It sounds too good to be true: a cellular phone plan that comes with a free phone number, free texting, and even free data to access essential apps. I’ve been testing the plan, which is calle… ...

Texting can also bloat a bill. That's what the aptly named TextFree app helps solve. This app gives you a new phone number and allows you to text anyone absolutely free.

The latest version of Google’s Messages app offers some useful additions, especially when exchanging texts with an iPhone user.

That also means apps and services that rely on SMS to text a phone number, some of which Google itself makes, will need to adopt RCS.

A free business phone number is an important tool for marketing your business, connecting with customers and keeping costs low. See what options are available for free and low-cost work phone numbers.