Digicel Trinidad and Tobago Offers Free Calls to Panama Following Earthquake
Port of Spain, Trinidad – October 9, 2026 – In response to the 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck Panama, Digicel (Trinidad and Tobago) Limited has announced that all calls to Panama are zero-rated (free of charge), allowing customers to stay connected with friends and family during this difficult time.
This offer begins at 10:00 p.m. tonight, Friday, October 9th, and runs until 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, October 10th. Calls to Panama will be free and unlimited throughout, so customers can stay in touch for as long as they need.
“Trinidad and Tobago and Panama share close ties,” said Pieter Verkade, CEO of Digicel T&T. “Many people here have family and loved ones in Panama, and for years it has been T&T’s connection to the wider Americas, with business relationships built on that link. When something like this happens, people simply want to hear a familiar voice. We want to make that easier, and our thoughts are with everyone affected.”