OTM has established state contracts with a number of vendors from which cellular and PCS wireless telephone service can be acquired. Agencies may work directly with vendors to determine needs and select appropriate equipment and service. While there is no longer a state-initiated cellular service plan for state employees' personal use, most cellular vendors offer special service and equipment pricing for state employees. PCS is another wireless technology that is very similar to cellular service. Cellular service is not all the same.
Different technology is used for the various offerings.
The quality of service may vary. The availability of features and options and how they work will be different with various vendor offerings. Cellular service is offered using either analog or digital technology. Analog service is widely available. Digital service generally has more available features and options.