Center for Information Technology Services
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
Keli Page
Public Sector Account Manager
301-343-9155
keli.page@sprint.com
T-Mobile
Michael Cardinal
Regional Account Manager
240-421-7355
Verizon
Jason Wood
Account Manager
443-827-5032
Jason.Wood1@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
Personal Use Plans for Faculty/Staff
AT&T Mobility
Sprint
The Sprint Employee Discount site is available for University of Maryland employees to order service for new activations and upgrades, along with accessories for Sprint products. The Sprint Employee Discount Program includes the following offers:
Ø 18% Discount on select rate plans
Ø $36 Waived activation fee for new activations
Ø $50 invoice credit with an online device purchase and new line activation (apply promo code “SAVE50” at checkout)
Ø Free shipping with an online device purchase and new line activation
To obtain these special offers, visit the following site: www.sprint.com/mdpubhigheredemployees
If you are a current Sprint customer and looking to obtain your University of Maryland employee discount:
Option 1: Visit www.sprint.com/verify and supply the Corporate ID: GVSMD_WCA_ZZZ
Option 2: Call 1-866-639-8354 and mention the University of Maryland Corporate ID: GVSMD_WCA_ZZZ
Option 3: Visit a Sprint store located in your area. To find the nearest Sprint store, type www.sprintstorelocator.com in your internet browser
* Employees will need to verify employment when a new account has been established or when an upgrade has been completed.
* To accelerate the process, provide the following Corporate ID: GVSMD_WCA_ZZZ.
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
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.
