[Skip to content](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/press/t-mobile-makes-calling-and-texting-to-turkey-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 Turkey Free for Customers June 27, 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 15, 2016 –__ To help our customers connect with loved ones in the wake of the attempted military coup in Turkey, T-Mobile is making it free to call and text from the United States (including Puerto Rico) to the country. T-Mobile will also waive roaming fees for customers in the area. “We hope for the best for everyone impacted by the current events in Turkey,” said John Legere, president and CEO of T-Mobile. “Make sure you check on your loved ones and take care of each other.” 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 July 15, 2016 through at least July 17, 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 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) [![T-Mobile teams monitoring for storms](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/_admin/uploads/2026/05/T-Mobile_BOC_Monitoring-500x250.jpg) \ NetworkPress Release \ __Ahead of the Storms: How T-Mobile Is Ready to Help Central U.S. Communities Stay Connected__ \ May 18, 2026|1 min read](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/network/t-mobile-is-ready-to-help-central-u-s-communities-stay-connected) [![T-Mobile Generator Deployment](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/_admin/uploads/2025/05/Generator-Deployment-2-1-1-500x250.png) \ NetworkPress Release \ __T-Mobile Deploys Network and Community Support Following Mississippi Storms (5/11)__ \ May 07, 2026|2 min read](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/network/t-mobile-support-mississippi-storms) [![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)