CELLULAR DATA PLANS FOR CA TRANSIT AGENCIES
The California Network and Telecommunications (CALNET) Program offers cellular services via state contracts available to public transportation providers in California. Your transit agency may be eligible to upgrade your data plan and save on your monthly connectivity costs.
Reach out to Caltrans’ California Integrated Travel Project, or Cal-ITP, at hello@calitp.org for additional information and assistance.
Find the right plan for your agency
You can estimate your own data needs using the examples in the table below. These data estimates are matched to available CALNET contracts. Note: This table should be used as a framework; data overages may occur depending on your unique situation.
| Features Needed | Recommended Data Plan |
|---|---|
| 2 GB Data Plan | |
| 5 GB Data Plan | |
| 100 GB Data Plan |
Check your area’s coverage, as signal strength can be variable. You can use FCC data to evaluate AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon coverage before selecting the best contractor for you.
Follow the four steps below to set up your data plan with an approved CALNET cellular contractor. See the Useful Links at the bottom of the page for more information on transit technology and understanding your transit data needs.
Step 1 - Choosing CALNET Cellular Services by Contractor
Below are the data-only offerings available through CALNET. Once you have reviewed the options, select which contractor and plan is best for you. For step 3, you will need the CALNET Product ID (listed in column 2 of the table below). Note: The monthly recurring cost is the maximum monthly price the vendor can charge.
AT&T
Aaron Rollins
Client Solutions Executive
AT&T BUSINESS – PUBLIC SECTOR & FIRSTNET
Mobile #: (916) 837-9795
ar5941@att.com
| Description | CALNET Product ID | Monthly Recurring Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Data Only 2 GB Service Plan | MBSL3GO | $23.00 |
| Data Only 5 GB Service Plan | MBSL5GO | $28.00 |
| Data Only 10 GB Service Plan | MBSL10G | $50.00 |
| Data Only 20 GB Service Plan | MBSL20G | $90.00 |
| Data Only 50 GB Service Plan | MBSL50G | $230.00 |
| Data Only100 GB Service Plan | MBSL100 | $410.00 |
T-Mobile
Ken Anderson
Government Account Executive, CA State Government
Mobile #: (916) 244-3571
Kenneth.Anderson183@t-mobile.com
| Description | CALNET Product ID | Monthly Recurring Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Data Only 2 GB Service Plan | ZNAMI2GB | $8.48 |
| Data Only 5 GB Service Plan | ZNAMI6GB | $21.21 |
| Data Only 10 GB Service Plan | GVUNLMI | $29.69 |
| Data Only 20 GB Service Plan | GVUNLMI | $29.69 |
| Data Only 50 GB Service Plan | GVUNLMI | $29.69 |
| Data Only 100 GB Service Plan | GCN100G MI | $97.57 |
Verizon
Melissa Togo
Manager – Contract Program Management, State & Local Government
Verizon Business Group
Mobile #: (949) 233-1282
melissa.togo@verizonwireless.com
15505 Sand Canyon Blvd.
Irvine, CA 92618
| Description | CALNET Product ID | Monthly Recurring Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Data Only 2 GB Service Plan | CA0007 | $20.20 |
| Data Only 5 GB Service Plan | CA0008 | $30.30 |
| Data Only 10 GB Service Plan | CA0009 | $55.55 |
| Data Only 20 GB Service Plan | CA0010 | $95.95 |
| Data Only 50 GB Service Plan | CA0011 | $151.50 |
| Data Only 100 GB Service Plan | CA0012 | $353.50 |
Step 2 - Completing the Non-State Entity Policy Agreement (NESPA)
All non-state government entities must complete a Non-State Entity Service Policy and Agreement (NESPA), to self-certify that their organization qualifies under one of the CALNET eligibility criteria. The NESPA form can be found here. Submit completed NESPA forms to CALNETHelp@state.ca.gov.
Need help with the NESPA? Unsure if you need one? Do you already have one on file? Contact CALNET Help at CALNETHelp@state.ca.gov or call the CALNET Customer Service Line at (916) 657-9150.
Step 3 - Completing the Authorization to Order (ATO)
To use a CALNET contract, the purchasing organization must have an Authorization to Order (ATO) form on file with the CALNET Program. Each contractor has a unique ATO; select the contractor ATO with which you’d like to contract.
Once the ATO is complete, please email it to the corresponding vendor contact.
Need help with the ATO? Unsure if you need one? Do you already have one on file? Contact CALNET Help at CALNETHelp@state.ca.gov or call the CALNET Customer Service Line at (916) 657-9150.
| Vendor | AT&T | T-Mobile | Verizon |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATO Links | AT&T | T-Mobile | Verizon |
| Vendor Emails |
|---|
| AT&T |
| T-Mobile |
| Verizon |
Step 4 - Ordering your service
CalITP customers submit a purchase order directly to their chosen CALNET Contractor, in accordance with their own procurement rules. The CALNET ordering form (Form 20) may also be utilized and is provided below with instructions.
Purchase documents shall NOT be submitted to the CALNET Program.
| Form 20 | Form 20 Instructions |