Global Roaming - Free Calls From Lebanon, Cyprus, Turkey(T-Mobile)

[xultar]

So That's What Global Roaming Is For: Free Calls From Lebanon, Cyprus, Turkey

There's a long history of connections between the US and Lebanon; consumer advocate Ralph Nader, former U.S. energy secretary Spencer Abraham, U.S. Senator John Sununu, pioneering journalist Helen Thomas and Emmy-winning actor Tony Shalhoub are all at least part Lebanese-American.

So as Lebanon goes through yet another miserable time, cell phone company T-Mobile is stepping up and offering free calls and text messages for any of its subscribers trapped in Lebanon or evacuated to Cyprus or Turkey. The free calls started on July 12 for Lebanon and Cyprus and July 21 for Turkey, and continue through the end of the month.

Calls from Lebanon on T-Mobile phones usually cost $2.99/minute. That is, if the towers and electricity aren't down. Wireless blogger Paul Munford says in his email newsletter today that Jordanian cell-phone company Fastlink, which is owned by the same parent company as Lebanese cellular carrier MTC-Touch, is providing free service in Beirut for now.

I love this.
http://gearlog.com/blogs/gearlog/default.aspx

[Redstone]

1. Well, good. At least someone is doing soemthing sensible. They'll keep

those subscribers for life. (Besides, of course, just doing something good.)

Redstone

[david_vincent]

2. But

I thought Sununu was born in Jerusalem... ??

[xultar]

3. You're not saying because he's born in Je'lm he can't have Lebonese

heritage or be at least part Lebanese-American are you?

Be for real. They're fucking neighbors. I'm sure they all have some mixed heritage. They are all the same just like all Africans are Africans regardless of the country or religion.

That is why this fighting makes no sense. They are fighting their own blood.

[Lisa]

4. good move. Plus, it would be hard to send a bill to an address ...

... where the dwelling no longer exists!

At least this way it will be easier for stranded subscribers to make contact with family (and people who might be able to help).



Speaking of this kind of technology -- I heard that one of the Scandinavian governments quickly sent out text messages to its citizens in Lebanon, advising them of what to do and where to report for evacuation. I wish Canada had thought of this -- sure, everyone there doesn't have a mobile phone, but it would have eased the confusion a bit, and helped get the word out (especially with the TV stations being knocked off the air).

[Bjornsdotter]

5. Here's a link to the article

http://www.thelocal.se/article.php?ID=4384


Cheers

[Lisa]

6. thanks!

I only caught the tail end of the news, so I didn't hear exactly which country it was. Sweden, eh?