Different Carriers Provide Free Access to Networks and Unlimited Data as Response to Hurricane Ian

After Hurricane Ian affected areas in Floria that caused flash floods and damages, different carriers responded with different measures for their customers based on a report by 9To5Mac.

AT&T's Response

For AT&T, the carrier announced on their website that customers and non-customers will be automatically connected when roaming begins and even after the storm.

They added, "To assist in the recovery, we're now welcoming other carriers' customers to roam on our networks so they can connect, even if their carrier's service isn't available after the storm. Once this roaming begins, customers will automatically be connected to our network."

Several charges were also waived by the company for residential and business wireline orders until the end of October.

These include the service charge for installation at the customer's location, wiring fees, activation fees for remote calls, and the monthly rate for a whole month for remote calls.

Verizon's Response

Verizon also released an announcement that they are in the works to refuel the generators to the carrier's cell sites for customers to have cell service anytime. Unlimited calls, texts, and data will also be given to them until October 4.

Adding to this, Verizon also launched its Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team in Florida for them to conduct support for mission-critical communications to different public safety agencies.

As per the company, three Satelite Picocells on Trailers have been released by the mentioned team for responders' operation in Florida.

T-Mobile's Response

Unlimited connections to all of its customers will be given by T-Mobile as a response to the hurricane. This started on September 28 and will last until October 3.

The company stated that the majority of its customers are already subscribed to unlimited calls, texts, and data. However, this service will also be available to those who are unsubscribed to this plan.

The list below are the areas scoping for these services:

For Florida: Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Brevard, Charlotte, Citrus, Clay, Collier, Columbia, Desoto, Dixie, Duval, Flagler, Gilchrist, Glades, Hamilton, Hardee, Hendry, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Indian River, Jefferson, Lafayette, Lake, Lee, Leon, Levy, Madison, Manatee, Marion, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Nassau, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Putnam, Saint Johns, Sarasota, Seminole, Sumter, Suwannee, Taylor, Union, Volusia, and Wakulla.

For Georgia: Brantley, Camden, Charlton, Clinch, Echols, Glynn, Lanier, Lowndes, and Ware.

Hurricane Ian

As per USA Today, the hurricane's heavy rains and strong winds caused increasing death counts. Hurricane Ian was described as one of the "most devastating storms" in United States history.

As per Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, different Coast Guard helicopters have been deployed to rescue trapped residents from roofs of their houses as the state was swamped by floods.

He stated, "The impacts of this storm are historic and the damage that has been done is historic. We've never seen a flood event like this, we've never seen a storm surge of this magnitude."

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Written by Inno Flores