How to Use Your Phone for Free and Unlimited

Chat for free

Download and install Google Hangouts and Hangouts Dialer. You can install the Google Hangouts and Hangouts Dialer apps to call any number in the US and Canada when your phone is connected to Wi-Fi. You can also use Hangouts to receive free calls using your Google Voice phone number. With Hangouts and Hangouts Dialer, you can make calls without spending money. Download these apps for free from the Google Play Store.

These apps will use the same Google account you linked to your Android device.

On iPhone, you need to log in to a free Google account. The Hangouts Dialer app is not available for iPhone. All calls will be made through the Hangouts app.

Register for a Google Voice number (optional). Google Voice phone numbers will let you display as caller ID. This option is not required, if you do not register then the caller ID will be displayed as "Unknown". You can create a free Google Voice number atgoogle.com/voice. This number will automatically be linked to your Google account.

You can also use your SIM card's phone number as caller ID if you don't have a Google Voice number. This number will be verified by the SIM card you have inserted.

Connect to a Wi-Fi network. You can use the Hangouts Dialer app to make calls as long as your device is connected to a network (Wi-Fi or cellular data). To ensure that calls are truly free, we recommend connecting to Wi-Fi so you don't have to use your mobile data plan.

Open Hangouts Dialer. The application will open an interface similar to a regular phone calling application. You can't initiate a Hangouts call from your contacts, you need to do it on the Hangouts Dialer app.

On iPhone, tap the Phone tab at the bottom of the Hangouts app to make a call.

Dial the number to call. Hangouts Dialer will let you call most phone numbers in the US and Canada for free, as long as you're in a country that supports Hangouts calls.

If you make an international call or even call a domestic number while in that country, add a "+" sign along with the country area code you are calling in front of the phone number.

If the call costs money, the price will appear on your Google Voice account and be charged when you accept. You can top up your Google Voice account atgoogle.com/voice#billing. You can also use this page to check calling rates for different countries.

Give your Google Voice number to receive free calls. If you have a Google Voice number associated with your account as well as a Hangouts Dialer, you can receive calls at this phone number. Just connect to Wi-Fi anytime, anywhere and you will be able to make free calls without affecting the call duration specified in the package.

Free texting

Invite friends to use the messaging program together. There are many free chat programs that you can use to text with friends instead of sending SMS. The best way to take advantage of these programs is to invite all your friends to use the service. Then you'll be able to easily send messages over Wi-Fi or mobile data without having to pay for SMS texting. Free texting services include:

Facebook Messenger

WhatsApp

Zalo

Skype

hangouts

Viber

Use a messaging app when connected to a network. As long as the device is connected to Wi-Fi, all messages sent and received are free. If Wi-Fi is not available, the chat application will use your mobile data plan to send and receive messages. These free chatting apps never charge you for messaging.

Sign up for Google Voice to send free text messages. You can use your Google Voice phone number and the Google Voice app to send free messages to any mobile number. A reply message will be sent to your phone and email. Sign up for Google Voice and get a free number atgoogle.com/voice.

When using Google Voice, SMS messages will be sent and received through your cellular data plan if there is no Wi-Fi connection.

If you have Hangouts installed, you can use it to send and receive free Google Voice text messages instead of the Google Voice app.

Send messages using online services. If you just need to send a few quick messages, visit messaging sites liketextem.netortxt2day.com. These sites allow users to text any phone number for free. You cannot receive messages through the website, but this service can be useful when needed.

Listen to music for free

Connect to a Wi-Fi network. Streaming music can take up a lot of space, and you can quickly exceed your monthly data plan if you frequently listen to music without Wi-Fi. You should try to limit music listening when you're not on Wi-Fi to avoid excessive data usage.

Download the free radio listening application. There are many different applications that allow us to listen to music online without spending money. The app may insert ads after every few songs, unless you purchase a monthly subscription. Streaming apps that support free accounts include:

Zing mp3

My music

Google Play Music

SoundCloud

Xone FM

Radio Vietnam Online - VOV FM

Listen to music on YouTube. YouTube has countless music libraries and you can find any video or music you like. Many users have created playlists with artists of the same theme. You can also create your own playlist to listen to music whenever you like.

Copy music from computer. If your computer stores a lot of music, you can copy it to your phone to listen to it at any time without using mobile data. Most smartphones today have at least a few GB of free space for storing music files.

On Android: Connect your phone to the computer. The Android device will show up as a removable drive. Copy music to the Music folder on your phone. You can see more instructions on how to copy music to your Android device.

On iPhone: Connect iPhone to computer and open iTunes. Select iPhone, open the Music tab, then select music on iTunes to sync to iPhone. You can see more instructions online on how to copy music and videos to iPhone.

Choose the best unlimited data plan

Decide if you really need an "unlimited" data plan. You probably don't use that much mobile data, especially if your device is constantly connected to Wi-Fi. You'll save a lot of money if you switch to a limited data plan that's enough to cover your average usage needs.

You can track your data usage during the month to see what the average is. On Android, open the "Data usage" section in the Settings app. As for iOS, you can see your mobile data usage in the "Cellular" section of the Settings app.

Use the website to compare available data plans. There are many websites that aggregate all mobile data plans for easy comparison. This is helpful in deciding which package is most suitable for you. Popular data plan comparison websites include:

tongdaivienthong.vn

websosanh.vn

Tinhte.vn

Carefully read the "unlimited" package information. Unlimited data packages often come with notes, mostly about speed limits. Some unlimited plans will run faster than per-GB plans, while others will increase speeds after you use a certain amount of data. These data packages are considered not worth the money if it takes up to a minute for you to download any website. Carefully check the details of your "unlimited" plan to see if there are any issues you should consider.

Make sure you choose a mobile data plan with good coverage. You should choose a carrier with high coverage density in the area. An unlimited plan will be a waste if you can't get a signal when you go out.