AT&T and Verizon both announced today that they will be offering free calls and texts to Japan in the wake of the devastating earthquake and tsunamis that have ravaged the country. Customers can call and text loved ones in Japan without incurring any additional monthly charges.
AT&T’s offer is good for calls and texts made until March 31. Postpaid wireless customers will not be charged for international calls or text messages to Japan made from the United States or Puerto Rico. Residential landline service customers can also enjoy up to 60 minutes of adjusted billing relief. Wireless customers can text “redcross” to 90999 to give a $10 donation to help with relief efforts.
Verizon’s offer is good until April 20th. And Verizon FIOS customers will now receive TV Japan free until March 18th to keep up with news in the country. The carrier has also set up a program for customers to easily donate money to different charities involved with the Japan relief effort:
* ADRA Relief: text SUPPORT to 85944
* American Red Cross Relief: text REDCROSS to 90999
* Convoy of Hope: text TSUNAMI or SUNAMI to 50555
* GlobalGiving: text JAPAN to 50555
* International Medical Corps: text MED to 80888
* Mercy Corps: text MERCY to 25383
* Salvation Army: text JAPAN to 80888
* Save the Children Federation, Inc.: text JAPAN or TSUNAMI to 20222
* World Relief Corp. of National Association of Evangelicals: text WAVE to 50555
* World Vision, Inc.: text 4JAPAN or 4TSUNAMI to 20222