Telecom, Vodafone, 2degrees and TelstraClear have issued updates on how their networks have been affected by the 6.3 magnitude earthquake that struck Christchurch just before 1pm local time Tuesday. Telecom said its 111 emergency calls service is stable, and that the Christchurch 111 call centre has been diverted to Wellington. Free payphone calling available from 280 payphones in Christchurch area for local, national and mobile calls from 3am on Wednesday. Telecom urged mobile customers around the country to text, not call, unless it is essential.”]
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