General Communication : GCI waives fees for calls, texts to Florida, other areas in response to natural disasters

September 8, 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sept. 8, 2017

ANCHORAGE, Alaska - In response to natural disasters in Florida, Mexico and throughout much of the Caribbean, GCI will waive all fees associated with voice calls and texts to impacted areas through Sept. 15.

'As many communities deal with the devastating damage of Hurricane Irma, and others with the large earthquake in Mexico, GCI understands the importance of being able to keep in touch with loved ones during time of crisis,' said Paul Landes, senior vice president, Consumer Services. 'GCI made this decision so our customers can check on family and friends in communities dealing with these natural disasters without concern for charges.'

GCI customers can make voice calls and texts to the following areas free of charge through Sept. 15:
• Florida
• Mexico
• St. Martin
• Barbuda
• Bahamas
• Turks and Caicos
• Puerto Rico
• U.S. Virgin Islands
• British Virgin Islands
• Dominican Republic
• Haiti

Free service is for valid calls made from landlines as well as wireless devices. Customers are not required to take any action on their account before calling or texting family or friends in Florida, Mexico or the listed Caribbean communities.

Customers with questions can contact GCI customer service representatives at 907-265-5400 or 800-800-4800 and can visit www.gci.com or www.facebook.com/GCIAK/ for updates on this policy.

About GCI
GCI delivers communication and technology services in the consumer and business markets. Headquartered in Alaska with additional locations in the U.S., GCI has delivered services for more than 35 years to some of the most remote communities and in some of the most challenging conditions in North America. Learn more about GCI at http://www.gci.com