[Skip to content](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/press/t-mobile-makes-calling-and-texting-to-italy-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 Italy Free for Customers August 23, 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 – August 24, 2016 –__ T‑Mobile is making it free to call from the United States to Italy after strong earthquakes rocked the country. In addition, roaming fees will be waived for customers in the area. “The earthquakes in Italy are devastating,” said John Legere, president and CEO of T‑Mobile. “Our prayers and support are with everyone involved. Please be sure to check on your loved ones.” 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 August 24 through August 28, 2016. 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[Consumer](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/archive/consumer)[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/stories) [![T-Mobile Generator deployment for Storm Lala in Hawaii, 8-16-26](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/_admin/uploads/2026/08/T-Mobile-Generator-deployment-for-Storm-Lala-in-Hawaii-8-16-26-500x250.jpg) \ NetworkPress Release \ __T‑Mobile Expands Network Recovery and Customer Support Across Hawaiʻi Following Hurricane Lala__ \ August 16, 2026|5 min read](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/network/t-mobile-expands-network-recovery-and-customer-support-across-hawaii-following-hurricane-lala) [![T-Mobile Activates T-Satellite and Mobilizes Network Teams as Tropical Storm Lala Approaches Hawaiʻi (Updated 8/16/26 AM)](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/_admin/uploads/2026/08/hurricane-also-called-tornado-or-typhoon-with-lightnings_SS_2201751399-500x250.jpg) \ NetworkPress Release \ __T‑Mobile Activates T-Satellite and Mobilizes Network Teams as Tropical Storm Lala Approaches Hawaiʻi (Updated 8/16/26 AM)__ \ August 14, 2026|7 min read](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/network/t-mobile-activates-t-satellite-and-mobilizes-network-teams-tropical-storm-lala-hawaii) [![T-Mobile Supports Customers Following Powerful Earthquake in Colombia](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/_admin/uploads/2024/04/default-article-social-image-500x250.png) \ CommunityStatement \ __T‑Mobile Supports Customers Following Powerful Earthquake in Colombia__ \ August 11, 2026|1 min read](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/community/t-mobile-supports-customers-earthquake-in-colombia) [![T-Mobile Community Support Truck and Trailer at Spokane Convention Center, August 2026](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/_admin/uploads/2026/08/SpokaneCommunitySupportTruck_Hero-500x250.jpg) \ NetworkPress Release \ __T‑Mobile Supports Spokane as Devastating Fires Impact Region (Updated 8/5)__ \ August 02, 2026|7 min read](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/network/t-mobile-supports-spokane)