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title: "Cell Phones"
url: "/offices/business-services/cell-phones"
type: page
date: 2026-05-14
updated: 2026-09-23
---

# Cell Phones

## Cell Phones

The Business Services Office contracts with Verizon to facilitate the purchase of cell phones for use by approved administrators.

### Cell Phone Procedures

**If you are:**

- A new, approved user buying a new phone
- Upgrading your phone
- Swapping an old number for a new number

**Then you must:**

- Fill out a **Verizon cell phone application** and have it signed by your budget manager/department head.
    
     Document
    
    [verizon\_telephone\_request\_application\_form\_new.pdf](/sites/default/files/media/2026-05/verizon_telephone_request_application_form_new.pdf) (124.04 KB)
- Allow at least one week for processing and delivery.
- Take into consideration your department budget when purchasing a new phone.
- Handle with care. Your are responsible for purchasing any accessories and a protective case.

### International Plans

If you travel internationally on University business, contact Nicole Miller by email <Nicole.miller@manhattan.edu> two weeks prior to departing for your trip, and include in your email full name, cell number, dates of departure/return and country. Your Manhattan University Verizon account can be temporarily transferred to a Global Plan, which we recommend limited use, Wifi connectivity during your travel and the use of internet/laptop to reduce additional charges. When you return, Verizon will reinstate you back to your original nationwide plan.

### Cell Phone Return/Cancellation

Employees who are leaving the University must submit a **cell phone cancellation form** prior to leaving their campus position. This form must be signed by the department head.

 Document

[Verizon\_Employee.pdf](/sites/default/files/media/2026-05/Verizon_Employee.pdf) (194.47 KB)

### Cell Number Transfer Process: To or From Manhattan University account

For employees joining or leaving our University account and retaining their cell number, please open the attached instructional guide: Verizon Cell Phone Number **Transfer Instructions**.

 Document

[verizon\_telephone\_request\_application\_form\_new.pdf](/sites/default/files/media/2026-05/verizon_telephone_request_application_form_new_0.pdf) (124.04 KB)