[Skip to content](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/press/t-mobile-makes-calling-and-texting-to-ecuador-free-for-customers#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 [Press Release](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/press) # T‑Mobile Makes Calling and Texting to Ecuador Free for Customers April 16, 2016 ![](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/_admin/uploads/2002/03/article-default.desktop-500x325.jpg) 1 min read - Facebook IconShare on Facebook - Share on Twitter - LinkedIn IconShare on LinkedIn __Bellevue, Washington – April 17, 2016__ – To help our customers connect with loved ones, T‑Mobile is making it free to call and text from the United States (including Puerto Rico) to Ecuador as the country recovers from a devastating earthquake. The offer applies to all T‑Mobile Simple Choice prepaid and postpaid customers, as well as customers of MetroPCS, GoSmart Mobile, and WalMart Family Mobile. It is effective from Saturday, April 16 through Sunday, April 24. Customers will see regular charges on their bills with corresponding credits. \### __Media Contact__ T‑Mobile US Media Relations [MediaRelations@t‑mobile.com](mailto:MediaRelations@t-mobile.com) Tags[LTE](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/archive/lte)[Network](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/archive/network) ## Related Stories [More Stories](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/stories) [![T-Mobile Supports Customers During Super Typhoon Bavi](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/_admin/uploads/2024/04/default-article-social-image-500x250.png) \ CommunityPress Release \ __T‑Mobile Supports Customers During Super Typhoon Bavi__ \ July 08, 2026|2 min read](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/community/super-typhoon-bavi) [![T-Mobile Activates Relief Following Devastating Earthquakes in Venezuela](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/_admin/uploads/2024/04/default-article-social-image-500x250.png) \ CommunityPress Release \ __T‑Mobile Activates Relief Following Devastating Earthquakes in Venezuela__ \ June 29, 2026|2 min read](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/community/t-mobile-activates-relief-following-devastating-earthquakes-in-venezuela) [![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) [![T-Mobile Customers Get the Best Experience on the New motorola razr Lineup](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/_admin/uploads/2026/05/Moto-Razr-hero-500x250.png) \ DevicesPress Release \ __T‑Mobile Customers Get the Best Experience on the New motorola razr Lineup__ \ May 21, 2026|5 min read](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/devices/t-mobile-new-motorola-razr-lineup)