Verizon offers relief to customers most impacted by devastating tornado outbreak

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Talk/Text/Data usage incurred from April 3 - May 3 for customers will be waived for those most impacted by the storms

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What you need to know:

  • Verizon is waiving call/text/data usage incurred for prepaid and postpaid consumer and small business customers in parts of Arkansas most affected by the recent tornado outbreak

  • Customers whose bill cycle has already closed will have overages automatically credited back

LITTLE ROCK, AR - Following catastrophic damage brought by an outbreak of tornadoes this weekend, Verizon is waiving prepaid and postpaid call/text/data usage incurred from April 3 to May 3, 2023, for Arkansas residents most impacted by the severe weather. This will bring relief to the thousands of consumer and small business customers* who rely on their mobile devices now more than ever.

This includes all prepaid and postpaid consumer and small business customers in the following Arkansas zip codes:

72007

72113

72176

72207

72223

72023

72114

72180

72209

72225

72024

72115

72183

72210

72227

72037

72116

72190

72211

72231

72046

72117

72198

72212

72255

72053

72118

72199

72214

72260

72072

72119

72201

72215

72295

72076

72120

72202

72216

72324

72078

72124

72203

72217

72347

72083

72135

72204

72219

72373

72086

72142

72205

72221

72387

72099

72164

72206

72222

72396

“The barrage of spring severe storms has been relentless, and we want our neighbors to know we have their backs as they clean up and rebuild,” said Ryan Tucker, Vice President of Consumer Sales for Verizon. “We hope this offer takes one worry off their list so they can focus on what matters most - family.”

Customers do not have to take any action to take advantage of the offer and any whose bill cycle has already closed will have overages automatically credited back.

Text to Give

Verizon customers can help provide relief to those impacted by the recent tornadoes in the South and Midwest. Text TORNADO to 90999 to make a one-time $10 donation to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund. They are on the ground now, responding to multiple areas to ensure everyone has a safe place to stay, food, relief supplies and emotional support. 100% of the donations will help the people and the ongoing relief efforts.


*Verizon small business customers include customers with 50 lines or less.

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