[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 Announces Planned Chief Financial Officer Transition](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/_admin/uploads/2026/09/Jessica_Uhl_Headshot_1280x640-v2-for-NR-500x250.jpg) \ BusinessPress Release \ __T‑Mobile Announces Planned Chief Financial Officer Transition__ \ September 03, 2026|5 min read](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/business/t-mobile-announces-cfo-transition) [![T‑Mobile Supporting Customers During Severe Flooding on the Nepal-Tibet Border (Updated 9/8/26)](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/_admin/uploads/2024/04/default-article-social-image-500x250.png) \ CommunityPress Release \ __T‑Mobile Supporting Customers During Severe Flooding on the Nepal-Tibet Border (Updated 9/8/26)__ \ August 26, 2026|2 min read](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/community/t-mobile-supporting-customers-during-severe-flooding-on-the-nepal-tibet-border) [![T-Mobile Community Support Team Welcomes Community Members to Our Store at the Crossings at Hobard, Merrillville, IN, August 2026](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/_admin/uploads/2026/08/HeroIndianaT-MobileCommunitySupport_8-17-2026-500x250.jpg) \ CommunityPress Release \ __T‑Mobile Expands Free Wi-Fi and Device Charging Support in Indiana Communities Facing Prolonged Commercial Power Outages (Updated 8/25/2026)__ \ August 21, 2026|5 min read](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/community/t-mobile-teams-support-midwest-storm-response) [![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)