Hurricane Katrina Information and Donate to Relief Efforts

Hurricane Katrina Information and Donate to Relief Efforts

Sprint Nextel technicians and engineers have worked tirelessly to respond to customer needs and restore service in the communities of Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas that have been impacted by the unprecedented 2005 hurricane season.

Resources for hurricane-impacted customers
In this time of need, Sprint Nextel is making every effort to assist the people who live in the communities impacted by this season’s hurricanes. As we work to restore full network capabilities, we are also reaching out to our customers in those areas with offers of assistance and relief.

Katrina Lifeline Program – To learn more or determine eligibility, call 1-866-705-6925
Sprint Nextel has announced it is participating in the Federal Communications Commission’s Katrina Lifeline Program. Through the program, eligible customers in the 92 Gulf Coast counties and parishes affected by Hurricane Katrina will be able to apply for a free wireless phone and service. Existing Sprint Nextel customers affected by the hurricane who qualify for the program will receive a credit of 500 minutes for four months from the date of activation.

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