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Following a 5.9 earthquake which hit the East Coast, Sprint issued the following statement to media:
Last updated at 3:16 ET, Aug. 23
We are currently experiencing an intermittent mass calling event as is expected following an incident of this nature. There are no reported physical impacts to our networks and we encourage customers to be patient, and send a text message rather than call at this time if they need to reach family and friends.
This afternoon, Sprint announced that it would be waiving text messaging charges for SMS donations to several charities who will help the people of Japan in their recovery from today's earthquake and tsunami.
We hope that this support of the relief efforts will encourage our customers to give willingly and to where it is needed the most.
Here are the key details for Sprint customers wishing to contribute:
Text “REDCROSS” to “90999” to donate $10 on behalf of the American Red Cross.
Text “TSUNAMI” to “50555” to donate $10 on behalf of Convoy of Hope, Inc.
Text “WAVE” to “50555” to donate $10 on behalf of the World Relief Corp. of National Association of Evangelicals.
Text "JAPAN" or "QUAKE" to “80888” to donate $10 on behalf of The Salvation Army.
