Verizon Wireless has joined AT&T in offering free wireless calling and tex messaging to Japan in the wake of the devastating earthquake and tsunami to hit that country last Friday. Verizon
said Monday it will provide free calling and texting to through April 10, while AT&T separately
said it will do so through March 31. All four of the
nation's largest carriers are also allow customers to send $10 donations to via free text messages to a variety of organizations, including the Red Cross and Salvation Army, aiding relief efforts in
Japan. Verizon and AT&T phone partner Apple, has begun accepting Red Cross donations through iTunes in amounts of $5, $10, $25, $50, $100 and $200.
