As Hurricane Ianhit Florida, major wireless carriers announced plans to ensure their customers retain service during the crisis.
The program covers customers inmore than 800 Florida ZIP codesthrough Oct. 28.
Customers can also verify their eligibility by checking their ZIP codeon a special relief website.
ACategory 4 hurricane, Ian slammed into Cuba on Tuesday and made landfall in Florida on Wednesday.
Ron De Santishad warned residentsto prepare for a “catastrophic” natural disaster.
More than 2 million Floridians were under evacuation orders.
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