Google makes Hangouts calls to France free following the Paris attacks

Google has announced that calls made to France over Hangouts are free of cost temporarily. This includes calls made to local landline or mobile numbers, which normally incur a fee.

This move is due to the recent terrorist attacks that took place in Paris yesterday, involving multiple shootings and explosions as well as a hostage situation. The situation is now under control but the events have resulted in unrest among the citizens, as the attack is said to be the worst to have happened in France since the second World War.

Understandably, a lot of people are trying to get in touch with the people over in France right now. As such, this is a welcome move from Google.

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