Verizon Extends Waiver Of Long-Distance Charges For Calls To Haiti Through Feb. 14
Verizon continues to throw it’s support behind the relief efforts in Haiti this month by extending it’s offer to waive international long distance calling charges through February,14th 2010.
“It’s been almost three weeks since the devastating earthquake, and we know that many people still haven’t had the chance to speak with their loved ones yet because much work still remains to be done to restore the communications system in Haiti,†said Susan Retta, vice president of consumer products for Verizon. “As a result, we’ve decided to continue to waive long-distance calls to Haiti to help connect our customers here with their families and friends there.â€
Previously, Verizon announced that all calls made from a Verizon residential landline or Verizon Wireless phone to Haiti will be rated at $0.00 per minute,* from Jan 12 through Jan 31. The waiver will now be in effect for two more weeks. Credit will be provided in future bill statements for long-distance charges for calls to Haiti that were made since Jan. 12.**
Last week, Verizon also waived all Verizon Prepaid Phone Card charges for all long-distance calls placed from the U.S. to Haiti, through Feb. 14. When a customer uses a Verizon Prepaid Phone Card to call Haiti, no minutes will be taken off the card, regardless of when it was purchased. Verizon Prepaid Phone Cards can be obtained at many retail locations across the U.S including Costco.
**If long distance calling fees were charged, credits will be issued in a future bill statement
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