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Telephone operators provide free internet for the population affected by the floods in Rio Grande do Sul, see how to use it

With more than 100 cities impacted by the rains, telephone operators Living, TIM e Clear took a ive 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. 5m412s

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

Heavy rains in Rio Grande do Sul promote tragedies. Image: Reproduction

More than 100 cities in RS are hit by heavy rain 5s6r2g

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 ed, 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.

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Gisele Caumo (PTB), mayor of Santa Tereza, in Rio Grande do Sul, filmed the exact moment when the Iron Bridge, in Faxinal do Soturno, was destroyed by the flood. During the night of this Monday (29), the parliamentarian did a live broadcast giving instructions to residents to be careful when leaving their homes due to the rain, when the structure gave way. Inmet issued an alert for the State of Rio Grande do Sul about the high volume of rain and storms. The forecast is that a frontal system coming from the ocean will intensify the rains between Wednesday and Thursday (02). The state government called the Crisis Office early this Tuesday afternoon (30) due to the risk of flooding. Around 127 people have been taken into public shelters in recent days, and another 107 are homeless. 🎥Reproduction: Instagram/ giselecaumo23 📺 Check it out on JP News and Panflix # RS #chuvas #bridge

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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.

Lula flies over cities hit by heavy rain in Rio Grande do Sul. Image: Ricardo Stuckert/PR

Operators release free internet in Rio Grande do Sul 4a173i

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, s 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.

Free internet in Rio Grande do Sul is provided by telephone operators. Image: Ricardo Stuckert/PR

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 istrative 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? 3v5j6v

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

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  • 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.
Step by step to use free internet on Android. Image: Author

iPhone 26l4f

  • Access the Settings;
  • Therefore, tap Phone and select Cellular Data Options;
  • Finally, activate the option to Data roaming.
Step by step to use free internet on iPhone. Image: Author

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