How do free VoIP providers make money?

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I've tried to find this answer online but can't find an adequate explanation. How do companies that provide free VOIP calling and text like Textnow, Ooma, Pinger ect... make money? Do they sell user information?

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TextNow offers paid plans and "Upgrade to remove ads or get high speed data" for their mobile solutions.

So a mix of Ad Revenue and Subscription costs I would wager.

Textnow doesn't let you signup without a Facebook, Google or Apple account? that's a bit of a red flag for me.

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