{"id":10340,"date":"2022-03-29T14:32:44","date_gmt":"2022-03-29T13:32:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/europe\/?page_id=10340"},"modified":"2025-11-10T11:06:23","modified_gmt":"2025-11-10T11:06:23","slug":"ukraine-response","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/europe\/ukraine-response\/","title":{"rendered":"GSMA Response to the Ukraine Crisis"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10355\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/europe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Untitled-design-15.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/europe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Untitled-design-15.png 900w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/europe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Untitled-design-15-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/europe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Untitled-design-15-768x256.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life in Ukraine. Our thoughts are with those most impacted by this conflict.<\/p>\n<p>In moments of crisis, mobile connectivity is a lifeline. It is our link to loved ones when we need to tell them that we are safe and check that they are too. A mobile phone is the quickest way to call for help. And to help find vital information.<\/p>\n<p>The global pandemic showed us how mobile and telecom services keep our economies moving forward, with access kept open to essential services such as health and education.<\/p>\n<p>Since the start of the war, mobile network operators have come forward with mobile and digital assistance.<\/p>\n<p>For example, they are providing free mobile services such as SIMs, mobile roaming, calls, and texts, as well as charitable donations. In this evolving situation, we are sharing updates from our members about their humanitarian response.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery gallery_thumbnails galleryid-10340 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-full'><div class='gallery-item' data-micromodal-trigger='modal-1-0'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/europe\/ukraine-support-map\/' >\n\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption'  id='gallery-1-0'>\n\t\t\t<div class='caption-text'>Ukraine Support Actions by the European Mobile Operators | Interactive Map<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/dd><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<a class='image_link' href='https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/europe\/ukraine-support-map\/' ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"159\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/europe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Ukraine-Response-1-300x159-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"A woman and a man, both wearing face masks, stand on opposite sides of a counter separated by a clear plastic barrier. The man, wearing gloves, points to a document while the woman listens. A laptop is open on the counter in a bright office setting.\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-0\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class='gallery-item' data-micromodal-trigger='modal-1-1'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/twitter.com\/GSMA\/status\/1501966104574500868' >\n\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption'  id='gallery-1-1'>\n\t\t\t<div class='caption-text'>Follow the latest support updates from our members on Twitter<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/dd><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<a class='image_link' href='https:\/\/twitter.com\/GSMA\/status\/1501966104574500868' ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"159\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/europe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Ukraine-Response-2-300x159-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"A young woman wearing a blue surgical mask and a black leather jacket stands indoors, looking at her smartphone. 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