Cellular Communication Devices and Plans:

Brown Telecommunications offer cellular telephone service cellphones, smartphones and tablets (iPads) for business use. Cellular charges are billed back to a designated department on a monthly basis.

Note: Brown University has negotiated special discounts for Personal Cellular Devices with several carriers. Faculty, Staff and Students are eligible, please visit Bear Bargains for more information and ordering instructions.

Brown owned (and personal) cellular phones should be registered in the BrownAlert – Emergency Alert System (add you cell phone in 'myAccount' ).

Available Phones and Devices

All devices listed on this website have been tested and approved by the Brown IT Solutions Team. Applications such as Google Apps and Brown Secure wireless are supported by the CIS Helpdesk.

International Travel

International travel tips
International Travel Guide - Scroll down to the bottom for international travel.
Guide for International Travel with a Brown Issued Cellular Device

AT&T Supported Devices:

Samsung Captivate™

  • Speakertime
  • Vibrate
  • Conference Calling
  • Text to Speech
  • Google Voice
  • Mute
  • Onetouch Voicemail Dial

Iphone 4 16GB Black
  • iOS 4 operating system
  • Video calling with FaceTime
  • Retina display with 960x640 resolution
  • HD video recording
  • 5mp camera with LED flash
  • Apple A4 chip
  • MMS
  • Voice control

Apple Ipad 2 with Wi-Fi + 3g (16GB, 32GB, or 64GB)

  • Thin and light design
  • Apple A5 chip with two powerful cores and fast graphics
  • Cameras for FaceTime video Calling, HD video recording, and Photo Booth

Nextel Devices

Blackberry Curve 8350i

  • Nextel Direct Connect®
  • Group Connect
  • Music capable
  • GPS Navigation enabled
  • Web browsing capable
  • Email capable
  • Camera
  • Bluetooth® Wireless
  • Memory card slot
  • Voice activated dialing

Motorola I1
  • Touchscreen
  • Nextel Direct Connect®
  • Group Connect
  • Music capable
  • GPS Navigation enabled
  • Web browsing capable
  • Email capable
  • Camera
  • Rugged
  • Bluetooth® Wireless
  • Memory card slot
  • Voice activated dialing
  • Second Line Service

Verizon Devices

DROID 2 Global by Motorola

  • Android
  • Slider and QWERTY Keyboard
  • Skype Mobile
  • Touch Screen
  • Global Ready

DROID Pro by Motorola
  • Android
  • Touch Screen
  • Mobile Hotspot
  • Global Ready
  • Skype Mobile

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