Surry County to switch county mobile devices to Verizon

Jul 20, 2026

After evaluating vendors, county staff recommended and the Board approved transitioning county mobile phones and devices to Verizon, which staff found offered the best value following Carolina West's acquisition by Verizon.

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Denise Brown, Grants, Special Projects, and Legal Manager, presented staff’s recommendation to transition county mobile phones and devices to Verizon following Carolina West’s acquisition by Verizon. Staff evaluated T‑Mobile and AT&T as alternatives but recommended Verizon based on cost and service value.

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