Mobile phone models

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The IT Department's Purchasing advice for mobile phones

Basic mobile phone without calendar/email synchronization or internet

Functions: Telephone, SMS, MMS, camera (on some models)

Approved models:

• All models with these functions available from UiB's supplier. Including rugged/waterproof models for outdoor and field use.

Price range: Ca NOK 500 - 2000

Mobile phone with calendar/email synchronization

Functions: As simple mobile and in addition: Calendar and email synchronized with UiB's systems. Basic internet surfing.

Approved models:

• There are no approved models in this segment at this time. Models are being testet. This information will bew updated when models are approved.

Price range: Ca NOK 2000 - 3000

Advanced mobile phone

Functionsr: As previous category, and in addition: Full internet functionality. Installation of net-based applications.

Apprived models:

• iPhone 4 32GB. Important information about iPhone.
• HTC Desire

Price range: NOK 3000 and up.

Why recommended models?

The IT Department must ensure that mobile phones can be used with UiB's mail and calendar systems, and that we are able to provide basic user support for the phone.

To do this we need to control the range of models that are purchased. Not all brands and models can be used with our systems, nor are we able to provide user support with models other than the ones we have tested and approved (above).

Other mobile phones / PDAs may be purchsed (as long as UiB's purchasing policies are adhered to), but one can not expect to get the phone connected to UiB's systems for sunchronization of calendar, contacts, etc., or to get assistance with configuration or use. User support should be provided by the supplier.

Please direct any questions regaring mobile phone configuration to the service desk BRITA.