Skype offering free calls to mobile and landline numbers in Mexico
In response to the earthquake hitting Mexico, Microsoft has begun offering free Skype calls to both landlines and mobile phones in the area.
“Our thoughts are with everyone impacted by the earthquake,” the company said in a statement. “We hope this helps you reach loved ones, friends, and colleagues in Mexico.” Here are the area codes included in the campaign:
Mexico City: 55
Morelos: 734, 751, 731, 735, 739, 737, 769, and 777
Oaxaca: 995, 994, 972, 971, 958, 954, 953, 951, 924, 757, 287, 283, 281, 274, and 236
Estado de Mexico: 718, 716, 725, 724, 726, 597, 599, 712, 717, 722, 761, 714, 595, 723, 593, 588, 711, 729, 721, 728, 596, 591, 592, 427, 767, 719, 594, and 713
Chiapas: 918, 919, 962, 966, 961, 964, 994, 916, 967, 963, 968, 965, 932, 992, 934, and 917
Puebla: 953, 797, 776, 764, 746, 282, 276, 275, 249, 248, 245, 244, 243, 238, 237, 236, 233, 232, 231, 227, 224, 223, and 222
Further reading: Android, iOS, Mexico, Microsoft, Skype, Windows 10, Windows 10 Mobile
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