Verizon Offers Free Calls After Hurricane Melissa Hits Caribbean

In response to the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa, Verizon Communications has launched a comprehensive emergency communication initiative to help customers stay connected during the crisis. The telecommunications giant is offering free wireless and landline calling from the United States to Jamaica, Turks and Caicos, and the Bahamas from October 28 through November 12, 2025. This critical service applies to all consumer and small business customers, including those using Verizon-owned prepaid brands such as Straight Talk, Tracfone, Total by Verizon, Simple Mobile, Safelink, Walmart Family Mobile, Net10, GoSmart, and Page Plus. The company's swift response follows Hurricane Melissa's catastrophic Category 5 landfall in Jamaica, demonstrating Verizon's commitment to supporting affected communities during natural disasters.

The relief measures extend beyond just outgoing international calls. Customers currently located within the hurricane-affected regions of Jamaica, Turks and Caicos, and the Bahamas will also benefit from waived charges for calling, texting, and data roaming services. This dual approach ensures that both people trying to reach loved ones in the disaster zones and those actually within the affected areas can communicate without financial barriers. The automatic nature of this offer means customers don't need to take any action to access these free services—calls are automatically rated at $0.00 per minute. For additional emergency resources and information, Verizon directs customers to their Emergency Resource Center at https://www.verizon.com/about/news/emergency-resource-center, which provides comprehensive support through NOTICIAS NEWSWIRE and other channels.

This emergency communication support reflects Verizon's broader corporate responsibility strategy during natural disasters. As one of the world's leading technology and communications providers headquartered in New York City, Verizon has consistently demonstrated its ability to mobilize resources quickly when communities face crises. The company's 2023 revenues of $136.8 billion underscore its capacity to provide substantial support during emergencies. By removing communication barriers during Hurricane Melissa's aftermath, Verizon enables affected individuals to coordinate emergency responses, check on family members, access critical information, and begin the recovery process without the added stress of communication costs during an already challenging time.