It is important to understand the nature of the problem:
TextNow is a Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) service that provides free, disposable phone numbers to users. Unlike traditional carrier-assigned numbers tied to a SIM card and identity, TextNow numbers are ephemeral. This unique characteristic raises a critical question for users facing spam, scams, or harassment: Does the standard "block" function provide meaningful protection?
Because TextNow is a "VoIP" (Voice over Internet Protocol) service that provides users with free, disposable phone numbers, blocking them can be slightly trickier than blocking a standard carrier number (like Verizon or AT&T). TextNow users can easily create new numbers, but blocking is still your best first line of defense.