[Skip to content](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/community/turkey-syria-earthquake#maincontent) [Newsroom](https://www.t-mobile.com/news)Toggle secondary navigation - [Network](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/category/network) - [Devices](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/category/devices) - [Un-carrier](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/category/un-carrier) - [Community](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/category/community) - [Offers](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/category/offers) - [Business](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/category/business) English [CommunityCategory](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/category/community)[Press Release](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/press) # T‑Mobile Responds to Earthquake in Turkey and Syria February 06, 2023 1 min read - Facebook IconShare on Facebook - Share on Twitter - LinkedIn IconShare on LinkedIn We are saddened by reports of Turkey and Syria enduring the strongest earthquake in over 100 years. As we recognize that those who were impacted will have significant challenges to come, T-Mobile is offering assistance to customers who need to stay connected to friends and family during this critical time. Starting today, February 6 through February 12, 2023, T-Mobile is waiving international long-distance and SMS texts to and from Turkey and the U.S and to Syria for T-Mobile, and Sprint postpaid consumer and business customers, T-Mobile Prepaid, Metro by T-Mobile and Assurance Wireless customers. We will also waive international roaming, data and calls between Turkey and the U.S for T-Mobile and Sprint postpaid customers and prepaid. As a reminder, customers with Simple Global have free unlimited data in Turkey. If you need assistance or have questions about your service, please reach out to us by calling 611 or 1-800-937-8997 from your handset and we will be happy to help. Tags[Community](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/archive/community)[Emergency Response](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/archive/emergency-response)[Relief](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/archive/relief) ## Related Stories [More Stories](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/category/community) [![As Tropical Storm Arthur Approaches the Gulf Coast, T-Mobile is Ready](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/_admin/uploads/2026/06/OpenLgSatCOLT_Deployed_Door-Open-2-500x250.jpg) \ NetworkPress Release \ __As Tropical Storm Arthur Approaches the Gulf Coast, T-Mobile is Ready__ \ June 17, 2026|2 min read](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/network/tropical-storm-arthur-gulf-coast-t-mobile-is-ready) [![Severe Weather is Here: How T-Mobile Is Helping People Stay Connected](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/_admin/uploads/2026/06/11832250_Severe-Weather_Infographic_Hero-500x250.png) \ CommunityPress Release \ __Severe Weather is Here: How T-Mobile Is Helping People Stay Connected__ \ June 11, 2026|2 min read](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/community/severe-weather-is-here-how-t-mobile-is-helping-people-stay-connected) [![T-Mobile Joins the STRIKE Initiative](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/_admin/uploads/2026/06/STRIKE_Hero-500x250.jpg) \ __T-Mobile Joins the STRIKE Initiative__ \ June 10, 2026|1 min read](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/blog/t-mobile-joins-the-strike-initiative) [![T-Mobile Introduces Dynamic CX AI-Powered Connectivity Technology](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/_admin/uploads/2026/06/T-Mobile-Dynamic-CX-Crowd-Tech-500x250.jpg) \ NetworkPress Release \ __T-Mobile Introduces Dynamic CX, AI-Powered Technology Designed to Help Keep Customers Connected During Summer’s Biggest Live Events__ \ June 04, 2026|5 min read](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/network/t-mobile-introduces-dynamic-cx-ai-powered-technology-designed-to-help-keep-customers-connected-during-summers-biggest-live-events)