Cellular Services

Personal Communication Device Policy

Effective April 1, 2015, Binghamton University has established a comprehensive Personal Communication Device policy to ensure efficient communication for all faculty and staff members. To facilitate the implementation of this policy, the following guidelines and procedures have been outlined:

Authorization Process:

All requests for University-provided cellular devices, including new services, upgrades, or changes in service, must be authorized by the appropriate personnel:

  • Department Supervisor authorization is required for all cellular device requests.
  • New service requests necessitate authorization from the division Vice President or Dean of the respective department.

Please review the University Communication Device Policy (New Service Only) and sign Appendix A. Submit the signed form along with the Cellular Device Request form to the Telecommunications Department.

Cellular Service Requests:

For any cellular service moves, additions, changes, or disconnects, follow these steps:

  1. Complete the Cellular Service Request online form.
  2. Attach the necessary forms:
  3. Disconnects can simply fill this form out and click submit.

Note: If you plan international travel, complete the International Service Request form, subject to supervisor approval.


Cellular Service Plans

Binghamton University partners with leading carriers to offer competitive cellular service plans. Our primary carrier is AT&T Mobility, with Verizon Wireless available in areas with no AT&T coverage. To select a device and inquire about availability and pricing, visit AT&T Mobility or Verizon Wireless. Once you've made a selection, please submit a Cellular Service Request form and our team will assist you with further steps.  

To learn more about rates and available equipment, please refer to our Rate Sheet.

AT&T Mobility (Monthly Rates as of March 2021)
Unlimited talk, text, data with mobile hotspot/tethering (over 10GB tethering at reduced speed) - $34.99
Unlimited talk, text, data with mobile hotspot/tethering (over 22GB tethering at reduced speed) - $39.99
Unlimited data for broadband devices - $37.99
Basic plan 200 pooled minutes/1000 text - $14.99
International plans available upon request. Contact us for rates.
Verizon Wireless (Monthly Rates as of Spring 2020)
Unlimited minutes and text with 10GB pooled data - $30.99
Unlimited data for broadband devices - $37.99
Basic phone plan 200 pooled minutes/800 text - $14.99
International plans available upon request. Contact our office for rates.
Telecommunications Cellular Device Insurance

Protect your cellular device with our comprehensive insurance plan:

  • Monthly cost: $8.99
  • Deductible is based on a three-tier structure. Contact Telecommunications with the model of your device to determine the tier
    • Tier A - $150
    • Tier B - $225
    • Tier C - $299
  • One claim within any 12 consecutive months
  • Claims fulfilled with Certified Like-New or similar models
  • Enrollment within 30 days of new activation or device upgrade
  • Insurance coverage will be in effect until the next upgrade eligibility date.  Once the upgrade eligibility date has been reached, the insurance coverage will be removed from the device.  If the replacement cost of the device is more than the deductible, the insurance will remain in effect.