Airtel Nigeria, has announced that customers on its network can now call their loved ones, family members and friends in Ukraine for free and without any conditions attached, but that such calls are subjected to subject to Airtel’s Fair Usage Policy.
The essence of the free call service, according to the mobile network provider is to provide unhindered access to everyone who needs to reach out and connect with their loved ones in Ukraine at this time.
“Airtel understands that many Nigerians are anxious about the safety and whereabouts of their friends, family members and loved ones in Ukraine and want to stay connected real-time with them. It is our belief that this service will provide unfettered access to everyone that wishes to connect with their loved ones in order to offer them the much-needed comfort and succour that we all crave for at this difficult time,” Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Airtel Nigeria, Surendran Chemmenkotil, said.
The free call service to Ukraine is available to both prepaid and Postpaid customers and applies to both mobile and fixed-line numbers in Ukraine.