T-Mobile unlimited texting... why don't we have this in Britain?

I was reading Nick Starr’s blog where he laments the idiot rules that T-mobile USA stand by.  He wanted to swap from his Sidekick (with unlimited texting on that plan) to using his RAZR phone (also on T-mobile, but without an unlimited texting plan).

Obviously T-mobile aren’t allowing him to swap or carry over minutes.  There’s rules you know.

I agree with Nick’s perspective: "I really hate certain things about T-mobile".  Still, lucky chap to have unlimited texting, even on one phone. We’re all still paying GBP0.12 per text.

Side note: What is it with us Brits? Why are we stuffed when it comes to unlimited text messaging? You have to be a student in order for Vodafone to even countenance giving unlimited texting.  Not even your £100 a month high spending T-mobile customer gets access to any sort of unlimited texting plan.

Things are going to change.  They’re obviously making hay while the sun shines and while us stupid "oh, sorry" Brits continue to put up with it.