Most people at the University choose to use a personal cell phone to make any business related calls, and receive reimbursement via a stipend. Additionally, your membership to the University may entitle you to a discount off your cell phone bill.
List of Carriers Who Offer Cell Phone Discounts
- AT&T
- Sprint
- T-Mobile
- Verizon
AT&T Discounts
For Students
AT&T offers a phone discount to UNR students, including an 8% discount off monthly charges.
To shop online, go to the UNR AT&T Premier Online Shop. All prices are subject to change by AT&T. Check the website for current pricing and terms.
Alternatively, visit an AT&T corporate phone store in the Reno/Sparks area. Identify yourself as a University student and provide the following account number, 90950, to qualify for the discounts.
For Employees
AT&T offers University employees a 15% discount off monthly charges, among other discounts.
To sign up for an employee phone discount:
- Access the Exclusive AT&T UNR Employee Site.
- Click on Register for Discounts.
- Follow the directions on the site.
You may also activate new service by calling AT&T Wireless at 1-800-999-5445, and enter your personal phone number. After it verifies it will transfer you to an agent. Be sure to mention that you would like to be added to the UNR Employees Foundation Account Number 91518.
Sprint Discounts
Currently, an 18% discount on your Sprint cell phone bill is available to employees of the University.
- Navigate to www.sprint.com/unr.
- Enter in your information and click on Click to save.
- Follow the directions on the screen.
T-Mobile Discounts
T-Mobile offers University employees various benefits, such as setting up lines of services and providing discounts on devices and phone bills.
The Office of Information Technology is currently working with T-Mobile to update our agreement. Please check back soon for updated information.
If you have an urgent request, please Submit a Ticket or contact the OIT Support Center.
Verizon Discounts
Verizon offers discounts to post secondary teachers and students. The Verizon Discounts page has more information on discount amounts and eligibility requirements.