Texts from abroad

[Anonymous]

Hi - what is the cheapest way to send texts from abroad to uk? I am currently on the 4-1 text allowance which allows free texts from abroad but one text takes 4 texts from a 500 per month allowance. I want to change tariffs to an unlimited txt allowance but know this will mean losing the 4-1 option. I am abroad for around 3 months of the year.
If anybody has any advice on cheapest way to txt from abroad this will be much appreciated! I am on monthly contract and have an iPhone.

[Bambino · Accepted solution]

If you install the Tu Go app it will allow you to make calls and send texts using your existing allowance when you are using a WiFi network abroad. Take a look at the Tu Go section in the forum.

[jonsie]

Anoher free option would be Whatapp which uses free texts over wifi. However your contact would also need access to Whatsapp. All my family use it.I do have the 4:1 free texts on my allowance but there are no like for like schemes on present O2 tariff.