o2 Stop their text msg from abroad using your free allowance
Just been informed that for all new or upgrades on o2 (UK mobilephone network) since 20th February 2010, you will no longer get the 4 for 1 deal. Appartently they have replaced their previous x number of text messages a month with the new unlimited text package which makes the previous 4 - 4 - 1 unviable.
Previously, if you texted a UK mobile from anywhere in the world, they would allow this free of charge providing you had enough text credits remaining in your monthly/sim only plan. They would then subtract 4 of your free remaining texts for this international text message.
The next question is, what is the next best UK network deal/promotion to minimise the text message costs to the UK. I know Vodaphone do their "passport" promotion which currently is available in only 36 countries and still costs 10p per message but that is only really useful if you visit EU countries a lot.
Are there any Blackberry promotions available in the UK which allow you to send and receive emails whilst abroad for free?
Any advice gratefully received.