We decided to do a contract for wireless services and equipment in order to negotiate better rates for service and equipment.
Contracts are optional for outlying areas.
Your agency will be issued new telephone numbers, however. If your agency has a digital cellular phone, you may have to buy a new phone. Not all digital phones are compatible with all service providers. Yes, your agency still has to switch if you're located in the Las Vegas or Reno metropolitan areas. However, there may be isolated instances where an agency may pay a little bit more for service.