Does Free Calling to Japan Include Mobile Phones?

[JoelUpchurch]

I notice that most of the major cell phone companies are temporarily offering free phone calls to Japan. Does this include the additional charges if you call a cell phone in Japan? I notice Skype is explicitly saying landline calls and I think most Americans don’t realize that calls overseas incur additional charges for cell phones in most countries.

I was wondering because on Skype, it is 2.6 cents for calling a landline, but 17.5 cents for a mobile phone.

[JoelUpchurch]

I just read the Verizon press release and it kind of looks like a no to me.

http://news.vzw.com/news/2011/03/pr2011-03-14t.html

• Only long-distance usage charges associated with calls made from residential landlines terminating to wireline or wireless destinations in Japan will be waived from Mar. 11 – April 10. All other fees including taxes, surcharges, monthly recurring charges (MRCs), minimum spend levels (MSLs), monthly minimum charges (MMCs), etc. will continue to apply. Post-paid calling card charges to Japan will also be waived.

[Cell_Guy]

Your best bet would be to call your service provider and ask them. They would be able to give a more accurate answer than anyone here.