Vodafone and Viber offer free overseas calls to Nepal following devastating earthquake

A major 7.8 earthquake hit Kathmandu and was followed by multiple aftershocks. Many houses, buildings and temples were destroyed during the earthquake, leaving thousands dead or trapped under the debris Getty
Vodafone Australia and Viber have temporarily switched off charges for calls to and from Nepal following the 7.8 magnitude earthquake.
This will enable users of both services to call or message any destination without charge and contact Nepalese mobile and landline numbers for free.
This will provide relief to communications in the country which have been compromised by extensive damage to telegraph poles and a widespread shortage of power.

Viber has previously offered free calls in the Philippines to allow users affected by Typhoon Haiyan in 2013.