Cellular Phones

Effective July 1, 2008, the University Cell Phone Policy requires employees whose job duties require the frequent need for a cell phone to have a personal cell phone plan. The University offers extra compensation in the form of a cell phone allowance to cover business-related cell phone expenses. Cell phone allowances will be set by responsible officials to approximate an employee's anticipated business-related expense only. The following schedule will be used:

Monthly Allowances:

• Tier 1 - $45/month -  for light usage of the cell phone for business purpose (450 minutes or less)   
• Tier 2 - $75/month - for medium usage of the cell phone for business purposes  (450 to 900 minutes)
• Tier 3 - $115/month - for heavy usage of the cell phone for business purposes (900 minutes or more)
• Allowance add-ons - $50/month – this is an additional allowance for extra phone services such as text messaging, wireless cards for laptops, email and data plans necessary for the employee’s job.

One-Time Equipment Allowance - may be requested for the purchase of a basic cell phone, PDA, or wireless card. The following are recommended amounts:

• Basic cell phone:  $150
• Unit with data capabilities:  $400
• PC Card/Internet:  $ 50