[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) [![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 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 Ushers In a New Era of Membership with Its Biggest Celebration Yet](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/_admin/uploads/2026/06/TMO_PR_MM_Social-Image_1200x675-ntc-500x250.png) \ OffersPress Release \ __T‑Mobile Ushers In a New Era of Membership with Its Biggest Celebration Yet__ \ June 02, 2026|11 min read](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/offers/t-mobile-member-month) [![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)