{"id":4171,"date":"2024-11-26T06:30:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-26T13:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/compt.io\/pillars\/cell-phone-reimbursement-stipend\/"},"modified":"2025-05-06T11:31:14","modified_gmt":"2025-05-06T17:31:14","slug":"cell-phone-reimbursement-stipends","status":"publish","type":"guide","link":"https:\/\/compt.io\/guide\/cell-phone-reimbursement-stipends\/","title":{"rendered":"Cell Phone Stipends: Everything You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Cell phone stipends have become increasingly common over the years as organizations began adopting “Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)” policies. The concept started in 2009 and became increasingly mainstream in the years following.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to recent research<\/a> from Ntiva, an IT consulting firm, 82% of organizations have a BYOD program. Plus, companies that switch to BYOD devices can save up to $341 per employee<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Given the clear benefits that come from BYOD policies, this guide details everything you need to know about cell phone reimbursement stipends (also known as cell phone allowances or mobile phone reimbursement)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is a Cell Phone Stipend?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

First, a definition:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A cell phone stipend<\/strong> is a sum of money given to employees to cover all or a portion of the payments on cell phone plans.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Further details on what they are:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • They’re also referred to as ‘cell phone reimbursement stipends,’ ‘cell phone allowances,’ or a ‘mobile phone reimbursement.’<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Stipends are commonly given out monthly to align with cell phone billing cycles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Commonly asked: “Are cell phone allowances taxable?” \u2014 no, it is a non-taxable benefit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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