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Digicel offers free calls to Vanuatu and launches Earthquake Relief Platform

Digicel offers free calls to Vanuatu and launches Earthquake Relief Platform

By Marika Rasekaseka
19/12/2024

Following the recent earthquakes in Vanuatu, Digicel Pacific is offering free calls from Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Tonga, and Nauru to Vanuatu from Friday 20th to Friday 27th December, 2024, helping families stay connected during this difficult time.

Digicel Pacific Regional HUB Markets CEO, Shally Jannif, emphasized the importance of staying connected and announced the launch of the Vanuatu Tuff Tumas earthquake relief donation platform to support the Vanuatu Red Cross.

Donations can be made via Digicel Mobile Money or MyCash at +678 1111222.

Shally says their teams are working to restore international connectivity with Interchange Limited and highlighted that Telstra has made all calls to Vanuatu numbers from Australia free until January 8.

Digicel says it remains committed to supporting Vanuatu and aiding relief efforts during this challenging time.

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