California Cutting 48000 Government Cell Phones: But, What if More Mobility is the Real Cost Cutting Answer?

Once (1975-1983) and current California Governor Jerry Brown has issued an order for half of all government paid cell phones to be returned and have their service terminated in a cost savings move. 40% of California state employees have government issued cell phones. This results in a total of 96,000 cell phones paid for by the State of California. 48,000 of these phones will be turned in resulting in a $20 million per year cost savings.