{"id":19442,"date":"2025-03-25T12:00:03","date_gmt":"2025-03-25T01:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.letsbemates.com.au\/mate\/?p=19442"},"modified":"2025-06-27T08:35:14","modified_gmt":"2025-06-26T22:35:14","slug":"toll-free-calls-sep24","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.letsbemates.com.au\/mate\/toll-free-calls-sep24\/","title":{"rendered":"Toll free mobile calls to Israel and the Palestinian Territories"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong>\ud83d\udca1 UPDATE 30\/06\/2025:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Toll-free calls to Israel and Palestinian territories has ended.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Toll-free calls to Israel and Palestine ended on 30 June 2025. For charges to calls made to these countries, refer to our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsbemates.com.au\/includes\/uploads\/Important%20Stuff\/mate_communicate_international_call_rates.pdf\">international call &amp; message charges for mobile services<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>In light of recent distressing events overseas, all MATE mobile services can make toll-free calls to Israel, the Palestinian Territories and Afghanistan from within Australia.<\/p>\n<h2>Staying connected in times of crisis<\/h2>\n<p>At MATE, we understand the profound importance of communication during these times and we want customers to connect with their loved ones without the burden of additional costs.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, all MATE mobile services can make toll-free calls to Israel and the Palestinian Territories from Australia as of <strong>12:00AM AEDT on Friday 13 October 2023 to 11:59 PM AEDT on Monday 30 June 2025<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2>A message from our team<\/h2>\n<p>Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone impacted by these distressing events. In these challenging times, the ability to hear a familiar voice or receive a message from a loved one can provide immeasurable comfort.<\/p>\n<p>Communication is a powerful tool, and we hope we can bring some solace to those in distress.<\/p>\n<p>Please stay safe, stay connected, and let&#8217;s collectively hope for brighter days ahead.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #00b26b;\">Frequently asked questions<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"accordion-list\">\n<div class=\"accordion\">\n<h3 class=\"accordion-header\">Will these calls appear on my call records?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>No. Toll-free calls to these countries will not be logged in your call records.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion\">\n<h3 class=\"accordion-header\">Can I call from overseas?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>No. Toll-free calls are from Australia only and don\u2019t include calls while overseas.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion\">\n<h3 class=\"accordion-header\">How long are these calls toll-free for?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>Toll-free calls to Israel and the Palestinian Territories are available from <strong>12:00 AM AEDT on Friday 13 October 2023 to 11:59 PM AEDT on Monday 30 June 2025<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>For charges to calls made outside of these dates, refer to our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsbemates.com.au\/includes\/uploads\/Important%20Stuff\/mate_communicate_international_call_rates.pdf\">international call &amp; message charges for mobile services<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ud83d\udca1 UPDATE 30\/06\/2025: Toll-free calls to Israel and Palestinian territories has ended. Toll-free calls to Israel and Palestine ended on 30 June 2025. For charges to calls made to these countries, refer to our international call &amp; message charges for mobile services. 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