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WVU – U.S. Cellular Contract Page

U.S. Cellular is WVU’s exclusive and official cellular service provider. This page contains information departments and employees need to obtain cellular telephone services under WVU’s contract with U.S. Cellular.

Because of IRS regulations, WVU most cellular accounts should be Personal Responsibility (PRA).

This page will be updated frequently. Please read the information carefully and contact U.S. Cellular or Tim Bostonia if you have further questions:

WVU CELLULAR SERVICE AUTHORIZATION FORM-JAN-2012

Tony Haller – 304-288-4986 – tony.haller@uscellular.com
Larry Bowser (Morgantown Stores Manager) – 304.288.9000
Tim Bostonia – 304.293.8443 – mtbostonia@mail.wvu.edu

CONTRACT NEWS UPDATE

December 2011 EBO Update

HANDSET INSURANCE

1. Individuals with Personal Accounts (PRA) may purchase handset insurance that will cover the cost of replacing your phone if it’s lost, stolen, or damaged beyond repair. The cost is $5.95 per line per month with a $50 deductible for voice phones and a $100 deductible for smart phones.
2. There is no allowance for handset insurance.
3. Lost, stolen, or damaged phones may also be replaced at U.S. Cellular’s actual cost.
4. URA Accounts are not eligible for handset insurance.

FOR EMPLOYEES CONVERTING EXISTING WVU ACCOUNTS TO PRA ACCOUNTS

To Transfer Your Existing Phone Number You Will Need:

1. Your Existing Cellular Billing Account Number AND Exact Account Name – for example: a/c280379431595 – WVU PURHASING DEPARTMENT – Obtain this information from your Business Office
2. Your Existing Cell Phone number – for example 304-288-3492
3. Your WVU Picture ID
4. Your Drivers License
5. Your Signed Cellular Service Authorization Form – Available from your EBO

FOR EMPLOYEES GETTING NEW SERVICE – WVU Rates or 20% Discount of Standard Consumer Rate Plans

To Obtain New Service You Will Need:

1. To Visit the U.S. Cellular Store in Sabraton or University Town Center
2. Provide your WVU Picture ID
3. Provide your Drivers License
4. Provide the WVU Discount Code – PEDE186

FOR EMPLOYEES CONVERTING EXISTING U.S. CELLULAR PERSONAL ACCOUNTS

To Obtain Employee Discounts on Existing U.S. Cellular Personal Accounts You Will Need to:

1. Visit the U.S. Cellular Web Site: http://uscellular.com/partner
2. Call U.S. Cellular Customer Support at 800-819-9373

FOR WVU STUDENTS

WVU Students can obtain a 20% discount on standard consumer rate plans on new or existing U.S. Cellular Accounts by:

1. Visiting the U.S. Cellular Store in Sabraton or University Town Center
2. Provide your WVU Picture ID
3. Provide your Drivers License

Provide your WVU MIX E-Mail Account and:

1. Visit the U.S. Cellular Web Site: http://uscellular.com/partner
2. Call U.S. Cellular Customer Support at 800-819-9373
3. Provide the WVU Discount Code – PEDE186

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EBO Guidelines

WVU User's Guide

BlackBerry Activations and Conversions (contact BEFORE you have your new US Cellular Blackberry)

WVU Help Desk – oithelp@mail.wvu.edu – 304-293-4444

HSC Help Desk – blackberry@hsc.wvu.edu – 304-293-3631

URA vs PRA - What does it mean ?

Guidelines - Should my account be URA or PRA ?

WVU CELLULAR SERVICE AUTHORIZATION FORM-JAN-2012

U.S. Cellular Coverage Map - WVU Accounts Include Roaming

As part of this transition U.S. Cellular will recycle your old phones to Military Personnel and various community shelters via CellPhoneBank.org Cell phones can be recycled at the U.S. Cellular store in Sabraton or at one of the Conversion Events.