BELLEVUE, Wash. July 21, 2006 -- T-Mobile USA, Inc. announced today the company is providing relief to Americans who are being evacuated from Lebanon to Cyprus and Turkey. Through the end of July, T-Mobile USA is enabling its customers to make phone calls and send text messages free-of-charge from Lebanon, Cyprus and Turkey on their T-Mobile handsets.
This relief is retroactive to July 12 for calls and text messages from Lebanon and Cyprus; and begins July 21 for Turkey.
"We are in the business of connecting people to those that matter most, and there is no more important time to stay connected than in a time of crisis," said Robert Dotson, president and chief executive officer, T-Mobile USA.
T-Mobile USA customers in these countries also can receive calls and text messages free-of-charge within the specified timeframe. Credits will be applied and be reflected in upcoming billing cycles.
About T-Mobile USA
Based in Bellevue, Wash., T-Mobile USA, Inc. is a member of the T-Mobile International group, the mobile telecommunications subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom AG (NYSE: DT). T-Mobile USA's GSM/GPRS voice and data networks in the United States (including roaming and other agreements) reach more than 268 million people. In addition, T-Mobile operates the largest carrier-grade, commercial wireless broadband network in the United States, providing Wi-Fi access at more than 7,400 public locations throughout the country, with further Wi-Fi access being made available at over 27,000 international roaming locations. For more information, visit the company web site at