Loads of people use text messages to keep in touch in Ireland. It is a handy, quick way of communication – and it can usually work out cheaper than calling someone – but what are the actual charges for text messages on Irish mobile networks? Which network has the free texts? Are Free texts for life offers really free?
Vodafone have a free texts to any network offer which requires a minimum €20 top up a month. You can then use that €20 for calls or internet or towards services such as Blackberry Messenger
Eir also do a similar “free any network texts” deal -with a €30 minimum top up a month to get free unlimited texts to all networks.
Three will give unlimited any network texts on prepay when you top up by €20 or more.