Blackberry
What is Blackberry?
Blackberry is a "wireless" push-based technology that automatically delivers email, contacts, calendar items and other data to your Blackberry device. It keeps you 'in-the-loop' while you're on the go. The device allows you to be connected to your email account 24 hours a day.
The Blackberry device synchronizes with your email account without:
* dialing in
* initiating connections
* syncing to your desktop
You can read more about Blackberry personal devices at the official Blackberry website. Costs of service plans and devices vary. When purchasing a device make sure you purchase an "Enterprise" device if you plan to synch the device with your email account.
Please visit the webpages of Alltel, ATT, Sprint or Verizon for device models and pricing information. For contact information of local Blackberry providers see the Local Blackberry Vendor Numbers below. See the NCSU Wolfperks site for discount information.
Steps to get your device activated:
Step 1: Purchase your device. Purchase a service (airtime/usage &/or data plan) .
Step 2: Request a NCSU Blackberry license through the Blackberry License Request
Step 3: A Remedy ticket will be created and you should receive an email from the Help Desk providing instructions on how to set up your device.
Help with my Blackberry Device Set Up
Software Licensing Management does not provide support for any Blackberry devices. However, we have some older documentation that may help you in getting your device optimally configured (Blackberry FAQ - unfortunately, this may not apply to the newer models). If you have a specific question, you will need to contact your service provider, the device reseller, or the Help Desk (515-4357 or help@ncsu.edu).
Last updated November 28, 2011 by msharben