Major mobile carriers, including Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T are responding to the LA County wildfires by offering unlimited call, text, and data.
As wildfires continue to devastate parts of Los Angeles County, hundreds of thousands of residents are without power as utility crews work to restore connectivity. Mobile carriers are also taking action to keep their services online and provide relief to affected residents. Here’s how major carriers are responding.
T-Mobile is also teaming up with SpaceX’s Starlink to temporarily deploy an “early test version” of its direct-to-cell satellite service, allowing people in affected areas to receive wireless emergency alerts and send SMS texts. At the same time, T-Mobile is working to deploy and refuel portable generators to keep its network online. AT&T AT&T will waive overage charges for prepaid and postpaid customers affected by the wildfires through February 6th.
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