[Skip to content](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/press/t-mobile-makes-calling-and-texting-to-taiwan-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 Taiwan Free for Customers July 06, 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 – July 7, 2016 –__ To help our customers connect with loved ones, T‑Mobile is making it free to call and text from the United States to Taiwan as the country braces for and recovers from typhoon Nepartak. T‑Mobile will also waive roaming fees on calls and texts for customers in the country. “Keeping in contact with family and friends is critical during an emergency” said John Legere, president and CEO of T‑Mobile. “Our thoughts are with the people of Taiwan, and anyone else who may be affected by the powerful storm.” The offer applies to all existing T‑Mobile Simple Choice prepaid and postpaid customers, as well as customers of MetroPCS, GoSmart Mobile, and WalMart Family Mobile. It is effective from July 7 through July 14, 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[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 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 Supporting First Responders During Wildfires](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/_admin/uploads/2026/05/Station-23-4_Hero_T-MobileSatCOLT-500x250.jpg) \ CommunityPress Release \ __Before, During and After: How T‑Mobile Shows Up for First Responders and Communities Across America at Every Stage__ \ May 19, 2026|7 min read](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/community/how-t-mobile-shows-up-for-first-responders-across-america) [![T-Mobile drones and drone operation center, 2026](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/_admin/uploads/2026/05/TMobileDrones2026_Hero-500x250.jpg) \ NetworkPress Release \ __Every Second Counts: T‑Mobile Advances a Stronger, Smarter, More Resilient Network for Americans__  \ May 05, 2026|10 min read](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/network/t-mobile-advances-stronger-smarter-network-for-americans) [![T-Mobile Supporting Customers During Super Typhoon Sinlaku](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/_admin/uploads/2024/04/default-article-social-image-500x250.png) \ CommunityStatement \ __T‑Mobile Supporting Customers During Super Typhoon Sinlaku__ \ April 15, 2026|1 min read](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/community/t-mobile-supporting-customers-super-typhoon-sinlaku)