Vivo, TIM and Claro release free internet in Rio Grande do Sul

With more than 100 cities impacted by the rains, telephone operators Living, TIM e Clear took a supportive measure by offering free internet No. Rio Grande do Sul. This initiative aims to provide access to the open network so that residents affected by flooding can receive alerts from the Civil defense, stay up to date on state information, and communicate with family and friends during this challenging time.

Find out more about this action and how to activate it on your device at showmetech!

More than 100 cities in RS are hit by heavy rain

The floods in Rio Grande do Sul began on April 27th, resulting in 75 confirmed deaths, 6 under investigation, 103 missing and 155 injured until the last update on May 5th. Cities hit by heavy rains, especially in Taquari river valleys, I fell, Jucuí, Brown, Gravatai, Bells e Guaiba, faced disastrous impacts.

The event was preceded by rain and hail, with more than 1,2 lightning strikes. Porto Alegre. As the days passed, orange and red alerts were issued, followed by a series of disasters, including blocked roads, landslides and damage to infrastructure such as the BR 290 and bridges in Santa Maria e Saint Teresa, the latter while the mayor warned residents about the imminent tragedy.

O state of public calamity was declared in May 1, after historic rains that tripled the seasonal average and with the level of Guaíba river reaching a record of 5,30 meters on May 5, according to Civil Defense of Rio Grande do Sul. With hospitals closed, dams partially breached and communities evacuated, local authorities and the federal government are mobilizing relief efforts.

Operators release free internet in Rio Grande do Sul

In light of the recent tragedies that struck the state, telephone operators TIM, Clear e Living are responding with solidarity, offering free internet No. Rio Grande do Sul. This initiative aims to provide access to the network even for those who have prepaid plans and find themselves without credit. With this, users of these operators in the region can stay connected, using both the 4G and 5G networks, to access websites and applications and stay informed about the latest news in their cities.

Measures adopted by operators include:

• TIM: granting a bonus of 10 GB of internet for prepaid and control plan customers;
• Sure: offering a 5 GB bonus for Prezão customers (valid for 7 days), Claro Controle and Claro Flex (valid for 30 days);
• I live: providing a 10 GB allowance for prepaid customers in the region (valid for 5 days).

In addition, a free internet franchise is being made available through the open network. This allows residents of areas affected by heavy rain and flooding to connect to the antennas of all operators, even in regions where their operator does not normally operate. This open network not only facilitates access to the internet, but also allows the use of emergency services, such as calls for help, and receiving alerts via SMS da Civil defense of State.

Telephone operators are also promoting other initiatives to help the Rio Grande do Sul during this period of public calamity. A Living, for example, is running a campaign to collect food, hygiene kits and other basic items, with the commitment to double the amount donated by people.

Meanwhile, Clear established collection points in administrative buildings and physical stores of the company, with the purpose of gathering donations of perishable food, mineral water, clothing, personal hygiene and cleaning items, as well as blankets and diapers.

How to activate the free franchise?

To use the internet for free Rio Grande do Sul, you need to enable the roaming on the cell phone. To activate it, just follow the step by step

Android

• Go in Settings;
• Then, click SIM cards and mobile networks and then in Advanced Settings;
• On this screen, simply activate the option to Data roaming.

iPhone

• Access the Settings;
• Therefore, tap Phone and select Cellular Data Options;
• Finally, activate the option to Data roaming.

Sources: G1

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