Financial Times

Hutch, Rankatha set up distress call centres in affected areas
All Hutch (mobile phone) branch offices in the tsunami affected areas in the south and the east have been advised to reopen operations immediately with the aim toproviding communication assistance to people in the area.

In the case of damaged buildings and offices, steps are being taken to start off operations by setting up temporary units to help the general public, the company said.

A decision has also been taken to facilitate free calls to all those needing to talk to their family or friends concerning their well being from several branch offices.

Any person who wishes to convey a message to their family may also contact the Customer Service Center by calling 0788 812 345 or dial 123 from the Rankatha or Hutch phone numbers.

Several teams of roaming sales and technical staff have been deployed to render communication assistance to the general public at a number of locations in the affected areas.

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