Since the start of last week, the Gaza Strip has been under a complete siege imposed by Israel. This siege has led to the deprivation of essential resources such as water, electricity, fuel, and food supplies. This situation follows the October 7th terrorist offensive carried out by the Palestinian militant group Hamas. Many Canadians who have family or friends in Israel, the West Bank, or the Gaza Strip are eager to maintain contact and ensure the safety of their loved ones. However, long-distance and SMS communication to these regions can be costly. Currently, some mobile carriers have taken a proactive role in serving the Canadian community by waiving charges to support Canadian society.
Carrier that eliminated charges for calls to Israel, the West Bank, and the Gaza Strip
To assist Canadians and save them time, we compile a list of carriers offering free calls or text services to Israel, the West Bank, and the Gaza Strip.
| Carrier | Services | Eligible Plans | Destinations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bell | TALK & TEXT | Home Phone and mobility post-paid Plans | Israel, Gaza and the West Bank |
| Rogers | TALK & TEXT & Roaming | All Plans | Israel, Gaza and the West Bank |
| Telus | TALK & TEXT & Roaming | All Plans | Israel, Gaza and the West Bank |
| Virgin Plus | TALK & TEXT | Home Phone and mobility post-paid Plans | Israel, Gaza and the West Bank |
| Fido | TALK & TEXT & Roaming | All Plans | Israel, Gaza and the West Bank |
| Chatr Wireless | TALK & TEXT & Roaming | All Plans | Israel, Gaza and the West Bank |
| Videotron | TALK & TEXT & Roaming & Daily Traveller Pass | All Plans | Israel, Gaza and the West Bank |
| Freedom Mobile | TALK & TEXT & Roaming | All Plans | Israel, Gaza and the West Bank |
| Fizz | TALK & TEXT & Roaming | All Plans | Israel, Gaza and the West Bank |
We will monitor all carriers closely, and should we receive any new announcements from any carrier, we will promptly update the table.
FAQ
How to apply free talk & text to Isreal, Gaza & the West Bank
An application is not required; qualifying plans will automatically come with these complimentary services.
When these free services come to an end or expire?
The free service period concludes on October 31st.
The complimentary services have been extended until November 30th.
