Update: Kelley Blackberry Pilot Program
7/6/2009 (Kelley Indianapolis)
The IU Kelley School of Business has entered into a two year pilot agreement with AT&T that will provide opportunities for business graduate students, faculty, and professional staff to take advantage of the communications mobility provided by Blackberry smartphones at a significant discount. More detailed information is available @ http://newsinfo.iu.edu/news/page/normal/10900.html.
This initiative provides an excellent opportunity for Kelley to partner with University Information Technology Services in support of the recently released IT strategic plan, Empowering People, in the area of mobility. This device integrates well with a number of applications available to students and faculty including Exchange (Outlook), the Wall Street Journal reader, Office Communicator, Google Chat, and many other facilitative applications. Use of these devices at Kelley will aid in the strategic conversion of critical IU enterprise applications such as Oncourse and Oncestart to a mobile platform.
When and how long will this opportunity be available?
The pilot program extends for two years starting July 6, 2009.
Where do I go to take advantage of this opportunity?
This opportunity is only available online at the following URL: http://www.kelley.indiana.edu/blackberry/.
Who do I contact if I have questions about this opportunity?
Technology Services http://www.kelley.indiana.edu/ts/ will be the first point of contact for inquiries (812-855-4247) for both Indianapolis and Bloomington campus during business hours (8am – 5pm, M-F). They can also be reached by e-mail – tshelp@indiana.edu.
Are there specific devices that are available?
Yes. The Blackberry Curve 8320 is available for free and the Blackberry Bold for $149.99.
What service plans are available and what is the contract period?
There are three plans available. Detailed information is available in the IU Knowledge Base @ https://kb.iu.edu/data/ayiw.html. All plans require a 2 year contract commitment.
How do I configure these devices to connect to Exchange and receive e-mail?
This requires a Blackberry Enterprise Server (BES) license. The university fee for this license is $45 with a recurring monthly charge of $6 (significantly discounted from the license available through AT&T). This fee is payable through personal funds or can be billed to a departmental account with proper authorization. A BES license will be setup through the registration process for those who choose to take advantage of this opportunity. Upon completion of the order process, applicants will receive an “activation code/pin” that will facilitate final configuration.
What if I am an AT&T customer on a different plan?
AT&T customers can switch over without any penalties.
What if I have a contract through a different carrier (Verizon, TMobile, Sprint, etc.)?
To avoid penalties, you will have to wait until your contract expires.
Is this deal compatible with family plans?
No, not at this time.
What if I want to add unlimited text as an option to the lower-end plans?
At present, there is no provision to accommodate this.
Where do I go for configuration support?
Technology Services http://www.kelley.indiana.edu/ts/ will be the first point of contact for inquiries (812-855-4247) for both Indy and Bloomington campus during business hours (8am – 5pm, M-F). They can also be reached by e-mail – tshelp@indiana.edu. Assistance after 5pm will be available through the UITS (812-855-6789). NOTE: Neither Technology Services nor UITS can troubleshoot cellular service problems – these will have to be directed to AT&T.
