Cellular Telephones
News
AT&T Cell Phone Transmitter Installation Update: Information Services and Technology (IS&T) has been working with AT&T to improve cell phone coverage across campus. For more information, see the announcement.
Sprint/Nextel Cell Phone Transmitter Installation Update: The project has seen many delays, but efforts continue. For more information, see the update.
Overview
MIT Preferred Vendors (indicates special pricing on rate plans, equipment, and accessories, as well as having demonstrated the highest quality in customer service and functionality):
Other Vendors (where neither Sprint Nextel nor Verizon Wireless can meet service or price requirements):
Rates and Purchase Information
The MIT cell phone rates are proprietary information, and therefore only appear on the vendors MIT ordering web site. Alternatively, customers can call or email the Account Executive for the MIT rates.
To compare discounts for services across vendors, go to the discount page [Certificates required].
In order to maximize savings across the Institute, MIT has developed policies and guidelines for departmental purchase and use of cellular phones.
Departmental purchases must be made with an MIT credit card, otherwise please create a requisition using SAPweb for your purchase.
International Cell Phones and Service
All major carriers offer international cell phone service, but provide it in different ways. For further information, see the International Cell Phone Stock Answer.
International Wireless Long Distance Service
MIT has negotiated an agreement with MobileSphere CellularLD to provide reduced international wireless long distance calling rates for MIT students and staff, when calling from their registered cellular phones.
Cell Phone Rentals from IS&T
IS&T offers Verizon Wireless Cellular Telephone rentals to the MIT community.
Feedback
In an effort to address campus coverage both indoors and outside, please let us know about dead spots encountered for cell phones by sending email to cell-feedback@mit.edu.
News (July 2008): Cellular dead zone in your MIT office? T-Mobile Hotspot mobile phones work anywhere on campus where there is MIT Wireless Coverage, providing a seamless transition between the MIT wireless network and the T-Mobile network! See the T-Mobile web page for more information.
Where to Go for Help
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MIT Building E19-741, 400 Main Street |
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Procurement questions should be directed to: Catelin Matos, MIT Procurement Department, 617.253.8345
Questions regarding the MIT VIP Procurement Card should be directed to vipcard@mit.edu.
