Mobile Device Service

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