I have just had it confirmed and i wasn't mistaken, it is all free, guarenteed, will not cost you a bean to pick these texts up, whether at home or abroad.
Also it is free if you have a non UK mobile as well, I must admit non UK people are hardly the target market but it is free for all.
We are also setting up a text in number to subscribe to by text rather than the web while you are in France, so hopefully you should hear about us over there or see a flyer or something, ooooooo, one week to go!!