Welcome to the University of California at Santa Cruz. We are happy you are here and look forward to helping make your educational program run smoothly.
A Social Security Number is not required to acquire a cell phone.
There are a variety of mobile phone companies that operate in the Santa Cruz area. Monthly contracts and pay-as-you-go services are available with most companies for students who do not have a social security number. Each company has different requirements for buying a phone and setting up service. Make sure you can meet those requirements before you sign any contract.
Local Cell/Mobile Phone companies:
AT&T – http://www.wireless.att.com
Verizon – http://www.verizon.com
T- Mobile – http://www.t-mobile.com
Sprint – http://www.sprint.com
TracFone – http://www.tracfone.com
Locations and contact information can be found on each website, in the Yellow Pages phone directory, or in your Welcome Packet at Orientation.