Talkatone

Talkatone is a social communication app for Android. It allows users to make calls over an internet connection without consuming cellular voice minutes. The app provides free local phone numbers and offers the flexibility to change them as needed. Users can also send text messages—including photos and GIFs—to others. The app works across multiple devices, and the people you contact do not need to have the app installed to receive your calls. If the other person also uses Talkatone, you can enjoy unlimited text messaging, making it a highly practical tool.

Features

Free U.S. or Canadian Phone Numbers with Flexible Options

Talkatone lets you select a free U.S. or Canadian phone number, allowing you to start making calls and sending texts immediately. You can change your number at any time or delete it entirely to protect your privacy. Even after changing your number, your call and message history remains saved within the app for easy reference.

WiFi Calling and Texting Without a Mobile Plan

Make and receive calls or send and receive text messages over Wi-Fi or mobile data—no need to use your carrier’s voice minutes. Talkatone connects to most U.S. and Canadian numbers, including landlines, making it easy to reach businesses or service providers. It is an incredibly useful tool whether you are at home, using hotel Wi-Fi, or connected to the internet anywhere else.

MMS, Photos, GIFs, and Group Messaging

Talkatone supports standard SMS and MMS, enabling you to share photos and GIFs, as well as participate in group chats. Send unlimited text messages to most U.S. numbers—perfect for everyday communication, such as confirming details, providing quick updates, or sending simple greetings. Messages appear in a familiar chat interface, making it easy to keep track of your conversations.

Use on Phones or Tablets to Reach Anyone

Talkatone can turn your Android phone or tablet into an additional communication line—an ideal solution for using a secondary device at home or in the office. Since the people you contact don’t need to install the app, you can call or text regular phone numbers just as you normally would. For contacts who also use Talkatone, calls and text messages are unlimited, worldwide.

Travel with ease and enjoy low-cost international calling.

Talkatone is incredibly useful when traveling; as long as you have a Wi-Fi connection, you can call or text U.S. numbers from abroad without incurring roaming charges. If you need to reach numbers in other countries, you can purchase low-cost international calling credits to make long-distance calls to places like Mexico, Nigeria, or Colombia. Set up your account before you depart to ensure your number is ready to use the moment you connect.

Usage

Install the app, open it, and create an account. Grant permissions for your microphone, contacts, and notifications to ensure calling and messaging features work correctly.

Select a free U.S. or Canadian phone number within the app. Confirm your choice and complete the initial setup via Wi-Fi or mobile data.

Use the dialer and chat interface to make calls and send text messages. Send photos, GIFs, and group messages, and view replies in your inbox.

If you plan to call numbers outside the U.S. or Canada, purchase international calling credits through the in-app store, then place your calls using the dialer.

If you ever need to change your number, you can do so via the settings menu. Your previous call and message history will remain in the app even after you switch numbers.

Pros and Cons

Pros:

Provides you with a free U.S. or Canadian phone number

Offers free calling and texting to U.S. and Canadian numbers

Works for both domestic and international numbers

Helps you save money

Includes customizable features such as text stickers and group messaging

Cons:

International calls require the purchase of calling credits. Calls may occasionally disconnect.

User Reviews

Works great! I can log in and use it on both my Apple and Android devices simultaneously, and it even syncs my call and text history. ヽ(・∀・)ﾉ Nice!

An excellent app—it effectively blocks users attempting to access it via VPNs/proxies, which is great for preventing bulk registrations by commercial entities.

I’ve been using Talkatone for a while now, and it’s hands down the best "second number" app I’ve ever used. The Wi-Fi call quality is stable, text messages arrive promptly, and setup takes only about 30 seconds.

I’ve been using this app on my personal phone for business purposes for several years. I really like its features—it even lets you set up your own voicemail.

Conclusion

Talkatone leverages your internet connection, allowing you to make calls and send text messages without using up your mobile plan’s voice minutes—a particularly useful feature when you have poor cellular coverage or don’t have a mobile service plan.