University of Kentucky launches wireless service for athletic department revenue

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 4:43 PM

Last updated Sep 10, 2026

University of Kentucky launches wireless service for athletic department revenue
Summary

The University of Kentucky, UK Athletics, and the UK Alumni Association have partnered with Collegiate Mobile to launch Kentucky Mobile, a wireless service designed for the school's fanbase. The network utilizes T-Mobile’s 5G infrastructure to provide cellular service with various plans tailored for students, staff, and alumni. A portion of each monthly bill, up to seven percent, is directed to either UK Athletics, student scholarships, or campus programs based on the subscriber's preference. This move, spearheaded by athletic director J Batt, aims to generate new revenue streams to support university programs. The service is available immediately to users nationwide and offers additional perks, such as VIP gameday experiences and hospitality access, to subscribers.

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  • Kentucky Mobile operates on the T-Mobile 5G network.
  • Subscribers can direct seven percent of their bill to UK Athletics.
  • Plans are available for students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
  • Users gain access to exclusive fan events and hospitality perks.
  • The program is currently available to users across the United States.
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  • 4:43 PMYahoo SportsUK launches Kentucky Mobile
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The University of Kentucky and Collegiate Mobile are rolling out a first-of-its-kind wireless plan for Big Blue Nation.

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