EE UK Offers Free Calls and Data for Jamaica as Hurricane Melissa Hits | ISPreview UK

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Mobile network operator EE (BT) has notified customers in Jamaica (Caribbean) that, due to the likely devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa (Category 5) today, they’re promising to credit back charges for mobile calls, texts and data (mobile broadband) used in Jamaica, as well as mobile and landline calls from the UK to Jamaica.

The time-limited offer isn’t live yet, and will instead run between 29th October (tomorrow) and 31st October (inclusive). “Please be aware that mobile signal in the area might be affected by damage to local networks and equipment,” said EE, before adding that their “thoughts are with everyone affected by Hurricane Melissa.”

NOTE: Melissa’s maximum sustained winds of 185mph are currently tied for second-highest ever in the Atlantic, sitting just 5mph shy of the record 190mph set by Hurricane Allen in 1980. In terms of surface pressure, Hurricane Melissa (892mb) is tied for third all-time.

We wouldn’t be surprised if Vodafone (VodafoneThree) and O2 also made a similar gesture in the near future, as that tends to be the way these things go. Credits to Zoom Earth for the screenshot showing Hurricane Melissa’s latest position and winds over the island.

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