Text charges from abroad

[Anonymous]

Hi I have a contract monthly phone with unlimited texts, but as I am going to Cyprus (Protarus) I want to know if I send a text back to the UK will this come off my allowance or will I be charged seperately. Also do I need to add a bolt on to the phone to enable me to use this abroad

[MI5]

Sending texts will cost you 5p.
Receiving them is 4p. (see edit in post below.)
and O2 Travel rates apply.
However, significantly more and no O2 travel if North Cyprus.
http://international.o2.co.uk/internationaltariffs/travelling_abroad

[Anonymous]

@MI5 do you really get charged for receiving texts whilst abroad?

I didn't think you did as you cant choose not to receive a text like you can a call

[MI5 · Accepted solution]

Sorry, my bad, got the calls/texts mixed up.
It should read:
Receiving calls - per minute 4p
Sending texts - per message 5p
Texts always free to receive !

[Anonymous]

Thought so.....just checking i wasn't missing something!! 

[jonsie]

Or better yet use tugo and the texts will come out of your allowance...