Kevin Palmer
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Below is a message I received early this morning. I called my provider, (Verizon) and it was just that simple. I now have a continual 15% discount. I asked her if it was good to go for military persons as well. She informed me that she has been doing it for them. Some have not. If you get one that says no, hang up and call back. But all FED Employees are in.
Shipmates, here are some excerpts from emails making their way through the Command Financial Specialist network.
To receive a discount from your phone service you need to contact them and let em know you work for the Federal Government. From the information below there are different discounts and different documents needed to verify you work for the Coast Guard. Use the information to your advantage and save some hard earned money.
Subject: FW: Federal Telecommunications Act 1996 Discount to Federal Employees Past and Present
I just found out that the subject Act states that current and retired federal employees are eligible for a 10% reduction on their cellular phone bill. For Cingular users you need to go to a local Cingular office and provide them with proof that you are/were a federal employee, they will annotate your account and you should start receiving the discount the next billing cycle.
Sprint will do the same thing (10%) discount.
Verizon at 866-571-5158 and they gave me 15% discount on my monthly cell phone bill because I am a Fed employee, only took about 5 min. It also works for the military . I didn't even have to provide verification of employment did it all over the phone.
I do know that both AT&T (Cingular) and Verizon do give discounts to Government employees and that includes the men and women in uniform.
The program with AT&T (Cingular) is called Employee Navy Sponsorship and you should mention it when you either call or visit AT&T. You may have to provide verification of employment with the Navy orwhatever federal agency you are employed by.
If you have TDMA Service - Refer to Foundation Account #1105
If you have GSM Service - Refer to Foundation Account #32437
39% discount off equipment (in addition to any instant rebates, etc. offered)
10% discount off of service
Get the benefits of a 2-year plan but only sign up for 1 year
No activation fee
Verizon has a similar discount program and it is a straight 10% discount off your service plan. You just ask for it when you sign up for service, or if you already have service, givem them a call and ask to receive thediscount. [E-mail above states Verizon USAF discount is 23%
Shipmates, here are some excerpts from emails making their way through the Command Financial Specialist network.
To receive a discount from your phone service you need to contact them and let em know you work for the Federal Government. From the information below there are different discounts and different documents needed to verify you work for the Coast Guard. Use the information to your advantage and save some hard earned money.
Subject: FW: Federal Telecommunications Act 1996 Discount to Federal Employees Past and Present
I just found out that the subject Act states that current and retired federal employees are eligible for a 10% reduction on their cellular phone bill. For Cingular users you need to go to a local Cingular office and provide them with proof that you are/were a federal employee, they will annotate your account and you should start receiving the discount the next billing cycle.
Sprint will do the same thing (10%) discount.
Verizon at 866-571-5158 and they gave me 15% discount on my monthly cell phone bill because I am a Fed employee, only took about 5 min. It also works for the military . I didn't even have to provide verification of employment did it all over the phone.
I do know that both AT&T (Cingular) and Verizon do give discounts to Government employees and that includes the men and women in uniform.
The program with AT&T (Cingular) is called Employee Navy Sponsorship and you should mention it when you either call or visit AT&T. You may have to provide verification of employment with the Navy orwhatever federal agency you are employed by.
If you have TDMA Service - Refer to Foundation Account #1105
If you have GSM Service - Refer to Foundation Account #32437
39% discount off equipment (in addition to any instant rebates, etc. offered)
10% discount off of service
Get the benefits of a 2-year plan but only sign up for 1 year
No activation fee
Verizon has a similar discount program and it is a straight 10% discount off your service plan. You just ask for it when you sign up for service, or if you already have service, givem them a call and ask to receive thediscount. [E-mail above states Verizon USAF discount is 23%
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