Verizon waives call and text charges to Morocco and in-country roaming charges

NEW YORK - In response to the devastating earthquake in Morocco, Verizon is helping its customers in the United States connect with their loved ones overseas who have been impacted by the disaster. Effective September 11 through September 24, Verizon will waive international long distance charges for calls and texts from its postpaid consumer and business wireless customers, as well as residential landline customers, to Morocco. All calls will be rated at $0.00 per minute. In addition, Verizon will waive international roaming and data charges for customers traveling in Morocco. For prepaid customers, Verizon will waive international long distance charges on calls to Morocco.