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Blackberry Cell Phones

General Information

BlackBerry devices provide integrated access to one or multiple corporate and personal email accounts, a built-in cell phone, a personal organizer and web browsing capabilities.

Blackberry devices are available through most wireless carriers (Sprint/Nextel, Verizon, T-Mobile, etc.). There are several different models available. These differ according to which wireless carrier you select.

For more information on the different Blackberry models visit the following web site: http://www.discoverblackberry.com/

 

Blackberry
Sprint

Blackberry Curve

 

Ordering a Phone and choosing a Phone Plan and Data Plan

Wireless coverage differs between carriers so before you purchase a Blackberry it’s important to select the carrier that provides the best coverage. Decide where you need coverage (US, international). T-Mobile offers very good international roaming coverage.

If you want to integrate your device with your Lotus Notes E-Mail and calendar, make sure you select the data plan that integrates with the Blackberry Enterprise Server.

Blackberry phone prices may vary from $150.00 and higher. Updated pricing, phone plans, data plans and coverage information are available on each wireless carrier’s website, as well as via the spreadsheet of options . Purchase your Blackberry device, phone and/or data plan directly from the carrier via their website or retail store.

If you choose to purchase your Blackberry from Sprint/Nextel or T-Mobile, you may contact the sales representative below to place your order(s). Click to see a spreadsheet of phone and data plan options from Sprint/Nextel.

 

Sprint/Nextel

Brian LaBree
Sprint/Nextel
617.839.1068
Brian.labree@sprint.com

T-Mobile

Leslie Clark
National Account Manager
781-266-6064
Leslie.clark@t-mobile.com

AT&T Mobility

Peter Dunlap
Regional Account Manager - MA/NH/ME
College & University Wireless Solutions
Wireless: 617-510-1058
peter.dunlap@att.com

 

Web sites for the carriers

http://www.t-mobile.com/
http://www.wireless.att.com/home/
http://www.sprint.com/index.html


Requesting Lotus Notes Integration

After you have received your Blackberry device and the data plan that integrates with the Blackberry Enterprise server, contact your FSA who will schedule an appointment with you to do the Blackberry setup.

 

Reimbursement Policy for the Blackberry

See the school Blackberry Reimbursement Policy for more information about reimbursement.

 

Support & Repairs

  • Questions regarding Lotus Notes email, calendar and contact integration: send a message to blackberry@ksg.harvard.edu or contact your FSA
  • Using the Blackberry: See the Blackberry User Guide, Wireless carrier customer support
  • Repairs: If your Blackberry phone needs to be repaired (broken antenna, broken buttons, etc.) you will need to bring your phone to your wireless carrier’s nearest repair center. The location of repair centers should be listed on the wireless carrier’s website or contact their customer support call center.