Just a quick PSA for those who might be trying to reach friends and family in Japan following the earthquake: a few of the major carriers are temporarily waiving all fees associated with calling or texting Japan. Here’s what’s been confirmed so far:
Verizon is waiving all calling/texting fees (to Japan) on wireless accounts, and calling fees on landlines.
AT&T is waiving all calling/texting fees to Japan
Sprint is waiving all calling/texting fees to Japan
T-Mobile is currently only waiving fees associated with texting shortcodes, such as those used to donate monies to the red cross Update: T-Mobile has just announced that they are making calls and texts to Japan free through March 31st for post paid customers. This will be applied retroactively back to March 11th.
Update: MetroPCS is also getting in on the good deed, making calls and texts free for the next 30 days
Certainly a cool move by the carriers (your move could be cooler, T-Mobile. Update: T-Mobile, you’re now cool in our books.) It’s not a lot — but for those with family and friends still unaccounted for, it’s one less thing to worry about.
[Via Phonescoop]
