Q: How do I decide which vendor to choose for my business cell phone?

Answer

You need to decide what features and functions are important, and then choose between the different MIT preferred cell phone vendors, based on your needs. Each offers some identical features, and each offers some unique features. For assistance in making a decision about what equipment and service plan is right for you, see the MIT cell phone guidelines.

The MIT preferred cell phone vendors were selected as the best able to satisfy the needs of the majority of MIT campus customers. Needs were identified through focus groups and prior requests for service. An examination of seven different vendors included the review of functional coverage on campus, administrative coverage (e.g., maps of stated coverage areas, local and nationwide), price, customer service, and features.

MIT Procurement and IS&T&T staff will assist customers in choosing a vendor based on the customer's identified requirements.