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University Business Cellular and Smart Phone Plans
Four major wireless vendors provide state and/or GSA contracts for cellular service and equipment used for conducting University business. They are AT&T, Sprint/Nextel, T-Mobile and Verizon. Contact information for each vendor representative can be found below. Should you need to know the procedure to acquire these services contact our Procurement Representative, Donna VonParis.
The Center for Information Technology Services (CITS) has reviewed plans by most of these vendors and provides the following example of plans that might be appropriate for faculty and staff that have been authorized for a University plan.
For more information on these or other plans contact the representative(s) listed below:
AT &T
Brandon Gallion
Account Manager
301-906-1249
brandon.gallion@att.com
Sprint/Nextel
Eric Enders
Account Manager
703-398-5505
Eric.enders@sprint.com
T-Mobile
Lucas Dowd
Regional Account Manager
443-527-6935
Lucas.dowd3@t-mobile.com
Verizon
Ross Hauff
Account Manager
443-534-1200
Ross.hauff@verizonwireless.com
Discount Cellular Services for Personal Use
Cellular wireless services and equipment are now available from Sprint/Nextel, AT&T Mobility (formerly known as Cingular), and Verizon to the University of Maryland community. These services are for personal use and are available for students, faculty, and staff.
Services and equipment include cellular telephones, cases, batteries, power cords, chargers, airtime service, text messaging, voice mail, e-mail, caller identification, Web access, etc. Telephone devices encompass basic, standard and advanced levels of equipment.
Each vendor is extending discounted pricing to the entire university community, with actual discount levels based upon the type of account, equipment, and level of service desired.
Personal Use Plans for Students
AT&T Mobility
Sprint/Nextel
15% off ALL Consumer rate plans IDEN or CDMA.
Personal Use Plans for Faculty/Staff
AT&T Mobility
Sprint/Nextel
15% off IDEN or CDMA consumer rate plans. $36.00 activation fee waived on new accounts IDEN or CDMA
T-Mobile
The T-Mobile Employee Advantage Program extends exclusive offers and savings on the latest on handsets, accessories and other T-Mobile services to University of Maryland employees their family and friends:
- 15% discount off your monthly recurring fee
- Great discounts on our latest feature and smart phones
- Free Shipping (generally 2-3 business days)
- Waived activation fee(s) ($35 savings)
- Not available in retail stores
LIMITED TIME OFFERS
- Click here for Standard T-Mobile Rate Plans
- Click here for Hottest Handset Promotions (Check back often these promotions change)
How do I sign up?
Special Promotions only available through calling (866) 464-8662 (option 3). Not available in stores or the web!
- NEW customers (you do not currently have T-Mobile service or want to add a line to your account):· Call us: (866) 464-8662 (option 3) and identify yourself as an employee of University of Maryland· Promo Code 5962TMOFAV
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Activate on Line
- EXISTING customers (you already have T-Mobile service and want to sign up for the program benefits):
Call us: (877) 453-8824 and identify yourself as an employee of University of Maryland
Promo Code 5962TMOFAV
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Get the discount
- General Questions and Upgrades for all general questions and upgrade needs
Call us: (800) 937-8997
Go Green and Get Cash – Recycle your old phones and turn them into cash. Visit www.recyclerebates.com/tm-tradein for information. Use promotional code: ADV112
Special Offers from Verizon Wireless:
Great news! Your Verizon Wireless Online Employee Store is live! The online store provides your employees with an enhanced shopping experience such as:
- Access to your company’s employee discounts
- A wide selection of calling plan options and phones
- The ability to add a new line of service, upgrade an existing phone or add accessories
- 24/7 access
Users can access the online store for this offer. As a reminder, this online store is exclusively available for your employees who wish to receive discounts on their personal lines of service. This does not impact the existing Verizon Wireless website for your company’s corporate-liable lines.
