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Verizon pitches countywide cellular plan; commissioners ask for department survey before committing
Summary
Verizon Wireless presented a proposal to replace employee stipends with county‑issued devices and prioritized service for critical users. Commissioners welcomed options but directed staff to survey department heads before any contract changes.
Verizon Wireless presented a proposal to Walker County Commissioners Court on Sept. 22 to transition county employees from stipends to county‑issued cellular devices and prioritized network service options. The pitch, delivered by Jeffrey Cervantes of Verizon, said consolidating lines on a county account could yield device and service savings, add push‑to‑talk capabilities and provide prioritized network access for…
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