Please note
The Engineering Blackberry Exchange Service is being scheduled for deactivation on or about August 1, 2009. Blackberry service thereafter will be provided via the ITS Blackberry service at a cost of $10 per month (subject to change).
"Blackberry" refers to a handheld device that can be used to remotely check your e-mail and calendar appointments. Essentially, it functions as a mobile extension of Outlook. The installation/setup and troubleshooting of this device is provided by ITG Service Desk. A service, similar to a cell phone service, must be purchased and is charged on a monthly basis. At present, ITG currently utilizes service provided by AT&T (formerly Cingular). If you are interested in a pre-purchasing consultation from ITG, feel free to contact the ITG Service Desk at 232-2486.
Requirements
- User must have a Cockrell School of Engineering Exchange Account (Request Account)
- Data plan must include "Blackberry Enterprise Server" support. With AT&T, this plan is called "BlackBerry Enterprise"
- User must purchase a Blackberry Server license (Order License)
- Must have device capable of running Blackberry Desktop Software Version 4.
Basics
- Send/receive e-mails and calendar appointments
- Wireless synchronization of contacts and tasks
- Can use anywhere (carrier dependant)
- High capacity memory (can store thousands of e-mails)
- Long lasting battery (can be used up to nine days without recharging)
- Comes with built-in attachment reader for viewing of Microsoft Word or Excel documents
- Can be used to tether, like a modem, with your laptop device (requires tethering plan)
- Can be enabled for international use. Plans available for Asia/Pacific, Europe, and Latin America
Upgrading an existing Blackberry
- shop the current options at (83xx or 88xx models recommended)
- www.blackberry.com or
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www.attwireless.com
- Then click “Corporate discount eligibility” within the Business frame.
- Then enter your UMBS address (aka @mail email address) and you will get your own email and link to the premier site.
- Communication Device Allowance may be relevant.
Pricing
- With newer models becoming available, the prices of model currently used by the Cockrell School of Engineering is subject to change
- At the time of purchase, a one time license fee of $57.16 must be paid to activate the device (Order License)
- Service contracts are comparable to standard cell phone plans, depending on where you purchase the device and what number of plan minutes you choose to go along with it
last updated: 11/19/08 JM/WS