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Verizon, AT&T providing unlimited calling, texting, data for customers impacted by Tropical Storm Barry

The relief plan is in place for 12 parishes in Louisiana.

NEW ORLEANS — Verizon and AT&T customers in the path of Tropical Storm Barry will not have to worry about going over their plan limits while the storm is passing through. The companies are providing unlimited calling, texting and data to customers who live in coastal parts of Louisiana. 

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The relief plan is in place from July 12 through July 16 for Verizon customers in 12 parishes in Louisiana, including 

  • Assumption
  • Jefferson
  • Lafourche
  • Orleans
  • Plaquemines
  • St. Bernard
  • St. Charles
  • St. James
  • St. John the Baptist
  • St. Martin
  • St. Mary
  • Terrebone

In addition, Verizon said it has removed data speed cap restrictions for all first responders in the path of the storm. It has also lifted data speed cap restrictions for public safety customers. 

AT&T customers in 22 parishes will be able to take advantage of the relief plan from July 12 through July 18, including: 

  • Assumption
  • Jefferson
  • Lafourche
  • Orleans
  • Plaquemines
  • St. Bernard
  • St. Charles
  • St James
  • St. John the Baptist 
  • St. Martin
  • St. Mary 
  • Terrebonne
  • Lafayette
  • Acadiana
  • Iberia
  • Tangipoha
  • East Baton Rouge
  • Livingston
  • St. Tammamy
  • West Baton Rouge 
  • St. Landry
  • Ascension

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Customers can check whether they qualify for relief by entering their zip code online at verizonwireless.com. AT&T customers can get more information online at att.com/stormbarry.

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