From the moment they became mainstream in the mid-1990s, to the unveiling of the smartphone by Apple in 2007, cell phones have been part of the daily life of Americans. No one could have guessed, however, how critical they would become once the country faced a pandemic. 

As COVID-19 upended life, a Gallup poll reported that approximately 62 percent of Americans were working remotely. There is no question that COVID-19 has changed our reliance on technology. According to new data from Twigby, a nationwide phone service provider, 39 percent of survey participants have been relying on their phones more due to remote working and social distancing. Phone usage by WTIA members tripled during the pandemic.

Cell phones have become even more important for business collaboration. Zoom meetings have become the norm. Work management and business communication platforms such as Asana and Slack have guided workflow and team messaging. 

Given that employees are dependent on cell phones more than ever, now is a good time to consider the WTIA Phone Plan. It’s another great benefit available to WITA Members that offers convenience at excellent prices to keep you and your employees connected, no matter what the circumstances.

Using the purchasing power of more than a thousand members, WTIA is able to offer a discounted phone plan with unlimited talk, text and data, no contracts, and no hidden service fees on the Verizon USA network. Options even include mobile hotspot services and international travel packages so your employees can stay connected even when they’re on a business trip out of the country.

The WTIA Phone Plan can also be customized to fit your needs, whether your company gives employees company devices, pays for part (or all!) of employee’s wireless service via expense reporting, or currently offer no wireless benefits at all.

In addition, the WTIA Phone Plan gives employees the opportunity to upgrade their device when they sign up and every 10 months after, so there’s no delay involved for your staff to get the most advanced phone technology. 

Making the WTIA Phone Plan available to your employees is a great way to retain and entice top talent for your business. As years of research has demonstrated, employees consider benefits and perks extremely important; some even consider it more strongly than salary!

Time and cost-saving benefits are just one of the advantages of WTIA membership. It’s an opportunity to be a voice for the tech industry; to advocate for productive public policy, and to  recruit and retain world-class tech talent. Membership also provides access to invaluable education, training, industry resources, as well as H.R. and legal support.