Smartphones are feature-rich mobile telephones, available from all of the cell phone carriers in our area, enabling users to keep up to date with their calendars, contacts, and e-mail. These mobile telephones offer a number of advantages both to PLNU as a whole and to individual subscribers who are PLNU employees. Looking to purchase a smartphone? Don't know which phones will be supported by ITS? Check out the below tips for answers to those questions and more!
RequirementsSupport for Microsoft ActiveSync Windows Mobile 5.0 or higher (exception: Apple iPhone 3GS/3G, Palm Pre)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ActiveSync?
ActiveSync is software installed in the mobile phone, allowing it to synchronize email, contacts, calendar items, and tasks with the same items stored on the College email servers. Normally you see this information only in Outlook (PC users), Entourage (Mac users), or through Webmail; ActiveSync enables our email server to send that same information to your mobile telephone.
Can I purchase a Blackberry?
Sorry, Blackberry devices are not currently supported on the PLNU network.
Can I purchase a Apple iPhone?
Yes! All 3 generations of the Apple iPhone are supported on the PLNU network.
Can I purchase a Palm Pre?
Yes! As long as you download the latest software update from Palm.
Does it matter which carrier I choose?
No. You can choose the cell phone carrier of your choice.
If my mobile telephone is receiving my email and appointments, do I have to pay extra for airtime?
Yes. To use ActiveSync you need to have a data plan with your mobile telephone carrier. We recommend that you subscribe to an “unlimited” data plan, usually around $50 per month before any discounts that may be applied. That fee is in addition to any voice plan you may subscribe to.
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