Cellular carriers generally offer between a 15-20% military discount. Military discounts apply to most carriers. You may be able to leverage other carriers to match these military discounts. You may also need to provide proof of Government employment - such as your supervisor's name, phone number and your unit's address, along with your CAC card. With that in mind I have contacted the companies below and to the best of my knowledge and hopefully theirs too confirmed each discounts!
SPRINT
Sprint Nextel’s Sponsorship Program offers a 18% military discount on monthly service plans. A two year service agreement must be established or an existing Sprint Nextel service agreement must be renewed for an additional two years to qualify for the discount. Additionally, receive a free accessory pack on select devices - and there are additional monthly promotions. With the family plan each additional line after the primary line incurs a $9.99 per line per month add-on charge (includes unlimited Mobile-to-Mobile). The plans allow for up to 5 phones on the same account. The activation and shipping fees are waived. Up to $200 early termination fee applies to each line. You may contact Sprint Nextel at 1-800-777-4681, 1-888-788-4727 or 1-800-639-6111. You may also access the Sprint Nextel Discount web page or visit the nearest Sprint Store. The BPA number is W91RUS-06-A-0002.
AT&T
AT&T Military Discount offers 15% Monthly Service Charge discount available to active and retired military personnel, 2yr. contract required. Handset Pricing: Business 2 year equipment price or best retail offer. Standard IRU validation requirements: Must show valid government employment ID at retail point of sale or validate online with a recognized government email domain (.gov, .mil, ET AL.) via our online eCommerce site.
Military FAN/Code:
Army - 2421660
Navy - 2421954
Air Force - 2421652
Marines - 2421958
Coast Guard - 2422480
T-MOBILE
T-Mobile's Sponsorship Program offers two phones for free (Nokia 6103 and Samsung T209) and up to a 15% service discount per month. After a $50 mail-in rebate, the Motorola RAZR (Magenta and Silver) and Samsung T509 are free; the Blackberry Model 8700, Blackberry Pearl and MDA are $199.99; the Blackberry Model 7290 is $249.99; and, the Sidekick III is $299.99. The service agreement is for two years, an activation fee ($35-$75) is required and a $200 per line early termination fee applies. Family time plans (minimum 2 lines/maximum 5 lines per plan) pool the minutes together at $9.99 per phone add-on charge per month after the first two phones. The attachment provides the T-Mobile Sponsorship Rate Plans. The BPA number is W91RUS-06-A-0004 and the link to T-Mobile web page. You may also contact T-Mobile at 1-866-464-8662 and reference Promotion Code 1080TMOFAV. Oh and they do not offer discounts on any of their FLEX Accounts.T-Mobile Call 1-866-646-4688. No additional contract required. Their military discounts are: Activation Fee: Waived, Voice rate plans: 9.3%, Data Standalone plans: 3.3%, Add on features: 5.3%, Blackberry Plans: 3.3%, Equipment: $20 off, Overages: 11.3%, Long Distance: 11.3%, International Long Distance: 11.3%
Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless does not participate in the Sponsorship Program under the new BPA (W91RUS-06-A-0001). However, Verizon Wireless does offer a 15% discount on monthly plans costing $35 and above and 25% off accessories for all Federal Government employees through its Consumer Accounts Department. Verizon Wireless offers three phones for free (CDM 180, PN-120 and LGVX3450). The service agreement can be one or two years. The activation and shipping fees are waived. Family time plans (minimum 2 lines/maximum 5 lines per plan) pool the minutes together at $9.99 per phone add-on charge per month after the first two phones. Go to www.verizonwireless.com/discount and enter in your official military email address (personal email addresses cannot be accepted). Verizon Wireless will send an email link and showing the discounted equipment and rates, as well as allow you to register an existing line of service for discounting. Also you may contact Verizon Wireless at 1-800-922-0204. For those of you serving near Fort Eustis, Fort Monroe, and Fort Story, all of the Peninsula, you can contact your Army representative: Jennifer Sembrat at jennifer.sembrat@verzionwireless.com or (757-641-8400).
ALLTEL Wireless
ALLTEL users in Virginia and have recently been told that if you pay your bill online there is an "account information" update where you can list the active duty email address instead of your home email and receive a 15% discount on your bill. With that in mind you must use your .mil address in order to receive this discount.
Cingular
Cingular offers a 19% military discount. Call 1-800-319-6393. Update: for Cingular's discounts to take effect, you will need to sign up for at least a 1-year service agreement. With a .mil email address, you can sign up for the discount at their website.
FYI:
Department of Defense Handheld Wireless Enterprise Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) Sponsorship Program. (US Army Press Release) 2008
"All Federal Government employees may participate in the DoD Handheld Wireless Enterprise BPAs Sponsorship Program to purchase wireless devices, services, and accessories for their personal use."
This last quote means show me the discount!!
Serving up another great savings!!
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