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Connected to Mexico? As Hurricane Willa hits, communicate with your family and friends free on Verizon.
[October 23, 2018]

Connected to Mexico? As Hurricane Willa hits, communicate with your family and friends free on Verizon.


NEW YORK, Oct. 23, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As Hurricane Willa approaches and moves through the coast of Mexico, people on Verizon wireless and landlines in the U.S. can contact family and friends with free phone calls and text messages. Free wireless and wireline calling and wireless texts are free for three days, beginning Tuesday morning and continuing through Thursday, Oct. 25.

"The world is a very small place, and many Verizon customers in the U.S. have strong connections with family and friends in the area that is most affected by Hurricane Willa,” said Hans Vestberg, Verizon’s CEO. “We’re making it as easy as possible for Verizon consumers to connect with loved ones in the storm’s path.”

  • Home wireline telephone customers will incur no charges to Mexico from their U.S. landlines beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, October 23, through Thursday, October 25, 2018 (applicable taxes and surcharges will apply).
  • Wireless post-paid customers will incur no charges for texts or international long distance calls originating from the U.S. to Mexico beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, October 23, through Thursday, October 25, 2018 (applicable taxes and surcharges will apply).



Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ), headquartered in New York City, generated $126 billion in 2017 revenues. The company operates America’s most reliable wireless network and the nation’s premier all-fiber network, and delivers integrated solutions to businesses worldwide. Its Oath subsidiary reaches people around the world with a dynamic house of media and technology brands.

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Media contact:
Emily Vicker
646-988-6530
[email protected]

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