Textonline for sharing family news across borders
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Three Easy Steps
From your keyboard to their pocket
With textonline, distance does not have to slow good news.
- 1
Pick the country flag
For a non-US number, tap the flag first, then enter the digits.
- 2
Choose a sender name
Select one from the list and write. The counter shows how much room is left.
- 3
Preview, then send
Read the preview once more, then send. Paying $2 makes it instant.
News Worth Sharing
Family updates in a few lines
Lead with the good part, then add the detail.
A new arrival
Open with the happy headline.
She arrived this morning and everyone is well. Mom says to come visit soon.
A move or a job
Keep the news and the date plain.
We got the keys to the new house. Moving day is in the spring.
A family gathering
Say who is coming and where.
Cousins are meeting at Grandma’s for the holidays. Hope you can join us.
Helpful Tips
Before you send abroad
- Double-check the country flag so the number reaches the place you mean.
- Replies are not forwarded, so add a line saying how to reach you another way.
- Spell out dates and times so nothing is mistaken across time zones.
- Stick to the news itself. Short messages are easy to read at a glance.
Good To Know
Questions from far away
Can textonline reach a number in another country?+
Yes. Pick the country flag for non-US numbers before entering the number.
Why is my free message taking a while?+
Free sends wait in a queue of about 10 minutes. Use $2 for an instant one.
Will my sibling see my number?+
No. The text comes from a number we manage under the sender name you chose. The service only sends, so replies won’t come back.
Share the good news
Your family is waiting to hear. Write it down and send it across the miles.
Send the news