UPDATE: Calling and Texting Nepal is Now Free for T-Mobile Customers

Update – Monday, April 27, 2015, 11:00 a.m. Pacific:  To aid those in the country or travelling to Nepal, T-Mobile has also added Nepal to its list of Simple Global countries this morning.  Now, T-Mobile Simple Choice customers with Simple Global will get data roaming fees in Nepal waived through May 16, and any data usage since Saturday, April 25 will be credited.

For Release:  Sunday, April 26, 2015
7:30 p.m. Pacific

In the wake of the devastating Nepalese earthquake, many T-Mobile customers are trying to stay in touch with their family and friends in Nepal.  T-Mobile is making this easier by waiving and crediting fees for all calls and text messages to and from Nepal from Saturday, April 25 through Saturday, May 16.  Calling and texting to and from Nepal without charges applies to all postpaid and prepaid customers of T-Mobile, MetroPCS, GoSmart Mobile and Walmart Family Mobile with international calling.

For those interested in helping immediately, T-Mobile customers can simply text-to-donate in support of the following charities’ Nepalese disaster relief efforts:

·         Save the Children – Text NEPAL to 20222 to donate $10 to Save the Children

·         UNICEF – Text NEPAL to 864233 to donate $10 to UNICEF

·         World Vision – Text NEPAL to 777444 to donate $10 to World Vision

Your donation will be charged to your T-Mobile phone bill, and 100% of this donation goes directly to the charity.

Our sympathies go out to those affected by this tragedy.