As Southern California continues to grapple with the devastation caused by wildfires, phone carriers are coming to the aid of those affected. AT&T is offering Unlimited texts, calls and data for your postpaid and prepaid customers Till 6 February 2025. Verizon He is also helping, providing similar assistance to residents of Southern California.Verizon is stepping in To assist people in the hardest-hit areas, announcing that it will suspend all prepaid and postpaid calls for California residents in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego and Ventura counties from January 9 to January 18, Will waive text and data charges. ,
VerizonPrepaid brands like Straight Talk, Tracfone, Total Wireless, Simple Mobile, Walmart Family Mobile, Net10, GoSmart and Pages Plus are extending service end dates for customers in the affected counties to January 18, 2025. moreover, Verizon Will waive domestic call, text and data usage Verizon Prepaid users on metered plans during this period.
Our hearts go out to everyone affected by the devastating wildfires in Pacific Palisades, Pasadena and surrounding areas. We understand how important it is to stay connected during emergencies like this, and we are fully committed to supporting these communities, first responders, and our customers in every way we can. We stand with you in these challenging times and will continue to work tirelessly to ensure that reliable communications remains a lifeline for those in need.
-Steven Keller, VerizonPresident, Pacific Market, January 2025
Keep in mind that no action is required from customers to have these usage charges waived. For those whose billing cycle has already ended, any applicable charges will be automatically credited back to their accounts.
As well as providing unlimited calls, texts and data at no cost, the carrier has also set up free Wi-Fi and charging stations at several locations, including:
- Westwood Recreation Center 1350 s. Sepulveda, Los Angeles 90025
- El Camino Real Charter High School | 5440 Valley Circle Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
- Oxnard College 4000 S Rose Ave, Oxnard, CA 93033
During such difficult times, it is important to stay connected – whether it is checking in with loved ones, reaching out to friends, or, most importantly, contacting authorities if assistance is needed. It’s reassuring to see carriers stepping up to provide a little relief when it’s needed most.
