Verizon waves calling charges to Ukraine

In response to developments in Ukraine, Verizon has waived charges for calls from its postpaid consumer and business wireless customers and residential landline customers to and from Ukraine, now through March 10.

The company is also waiving voice and text roaming charges for customers in Ukraine.

“During these challenging times, customers need to stay connected with loved ones in Ukraine,” said Manon Brouillette, executive vice president and CEO of Verizon Consumer Group. “Waiving long distance charges for customers calling Ukraine will help them focus on what matters: Communicating with family and loved ones.”

As of Friday, Feb. 25 all calls made from Verizon residential landline, and consumer or business wireless phones to Ukraine will be rated at $0 per minute. It also includes calls made within Ukraine. Additionally, customers with international coverage plans can call Ukraine without using any minutes from their time-allotment blocks.