Available To
Select University employees (see Reference section for more details)
Service Overview
Select University employees may be required to use a mobile device (such as mobile phone, hotspot, or tablet) to communicate while away from campus and/or as an integral tool in performing their assigned duties. Under the direction of the Division of Administration and Finance, DoIT assists campus departments with acquiring and coordinating campus approved, University-owned devices.
Service Details
Obtaining a Mobile Device
To learn more about the criteria for acquiring a University-owned mobile device or the qualifications for a stipend for your personally-owned device, please read the University Mobile Device Policy. This policy also includes frequently asked questions (FAQs), which may provide you with a better understanding of this service. In general, if your position requires the use of a personal device for business purposes, please see your ASM regarding stipend approval. After receiving a pre-approval from your ASM, please click the Request Service button. Indicate what type of device is needed in the section for additional instructions. You will be contacted for further information after the ticket request is approved by your Administrative Services Manager (ASM).
Carrier Options
Below are the estimated monthly costs per device excluding taxes and fees (as of May 2026).
| Carrier |
Phone Service* |
| AT&T |
Unlimited without Hotspot= $39.99
Unlimited with Hotspot= $44.99
|
| T-Mobile |
Unlimited Advanced Plan= $29.75
Unlimited Ultimate Plan= $39.10
|
| Verizon |
Flat Rate Plan = $25 (Service cost will vary based on usage)
Custom Unlimited Smartphone Plan = $36.99
|
| Carrier |
Hotspot Service* |
| AT&T |
Unlimited Data Plan= $15 |
| T-Mobile |
Higher Education Plan= $15
Unlimited Data Plan= $29.75
|
| Verizon |
Ultra-wideband Unlimited Mobile Broadband= $38.37 |
| Carrier |
Tablet Service* |
| AT&T |
$20 |
| T-Mobile |
Unlimited Tablet Plan= $29.75 |
| Verizon |
Ultra-wideband Unlimited Mobile Broadband for 5G Tablets= $20.20 |
*Please note that these prices do not include taxes and fees and are subject to change.
For cost estimates on equipment or service, click on Request Service and select ‘Work Order’. Telecom will work with the vendor of your choice to generate a quote for your request.
Support for You
Employees should contact their ASM with questions regarding qualifying for a University-owned mobile device.
For instructions on how to connect your mobile device to campus email, please visit the appropriate IT Knowledge Base article:
If you are seeking technical assistance that the IT Knowledge Base is not providing, please see your college/department Technical Coordinator.
References
Mobile Device Policy
Mobile Device Terms of Use