UNSPSC 83111600: Mobile communications services

UNSPSC 83111600 Mobile communications services (Class) encompasses wireless infrastructure leasing, enterprise voice connectivity, fleet telematics, mobile device management, and related telecommunications hardware and operational services that state and local governments procure to support district-wide communications networks, emergency services, transportation fleets, and administrative connectivity. State and local issuing bodies soliciting under this code include school districts, cities, counties, state agencies, universities, and transportation authorities. The scope spans infrastructure deployment (cell tower leasing, distributed antenna systems, rooftop facilities), carrier services (SIP trunking, PSTN, 911 connectivity), managed device services (wireless plans for government fleets and administrative devices), and specialized communications solutions (text message archiving, telematics, fleet safety systems). School districts and county governments represent repeat buyers, with Hillsborough County Public Schools in Florida appearing twice in recent postings.

Recent activity spans Florida, Connecticut, Texas, California, and Arizona. Hillsborough County Public Schools issued RFP 26359RFPMST (due September 23, 2026) for district-wide cell tower leasing covering design, permitting, construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of wireless facilities including monopoles, small cells, and fiber connections, with a 20% small business participation requirement tied to Tampa Bay area vendors. The same district issued RFP 26365RFPMST (due September 25, 2026) for telecommunications services covering approximately 4,225 telephone lines across 235 schools, including PRI, POTS, SIP trunks, and long-distance service with mandatory pre-proposal site visit August 28, 2026. The City of Stamford, Connecticut issued RFP 20270084 (due October 8, 2026) for enterprise SIP trunking, PSTN, numbering, and 911 services. The Teacher Retirement System of Texas issued RFP TRS000648 (due May 27, 2026) for wireless and cellular telecommunications serving approximately 710 mobile devices. The Texas Department of Information Resources issued a statewide indefinite-quantity, multiple-award contract (DIRCPOTXA610, due July 23, 2026) for cellular, wireless, pager, and satellite services across all state agencies. University of Connecticut issued RFP CDR072226 (due August 25, 2026) for a neutral host distributed antenna system at athletic facilities. Clay County, Florida issued an RFQ (due July 30, 2026) for cloud-based cellular message archiving supporting public records and legal discovery.