Description

Active Sync Enabled Mobile Devices

Customers of the Enterprise Email system with Active Sync enabled mobile devices such as Androids, iPhones, Ipads, and Windows Mobile devices can use DII’s managed Active Sync service, which allows them  to securely receive their E-mail, calendar, and contacts on their mobile device

BlackBerry Mobile Devices

Customers of the Enterprise Email system with BlackBerry mobile devices can use DII’s managed BlackBerry Enterprise Xpress Server, which allows them to securely receive their E-mail, calendar, and contacts on their BlackBerry devices.

Wireless phone service is purchased and maintained by the individual departments of State government in a business relationship with commercial wireless phone vendors and not through DII Telecommunications.  Please contact the vendor directly with service requests or questions relating to the evaulation or tuning of calling plans (see vendors below).

Devices that are capable of data storage (Smart Phones) are governed by the following policies:

• Mobile Device Policy,
• Data Protection Policy 
• Digital Media and Hardware Disposal Policy . 

In addition, if you wish to connect a personally owned device, you must complete and submit the Mobile Device Personal Access Form .

All Smartphones must have the following capabilities:

• Native AES-128 (or better) full encryption of all device data in motion (required to protect data covered by federal or state regulation, statute, or law).
• Ability to meet FIPS 140-2 for stored data (required to protect data covered by federal or state regulation, statute, or law).
• A pin or password that is enforced every time the device is used, and meets the User Password Policy as found on DII Policy Central.
• The ability for the State to remotely disable My Device and wipe any or all data from My Device upon loss, theft, security concern, or discontinued employment.
• The ability to install State-owned security software on My Device.

For Your Information:

Please note: The following information is provided only as a reference. 

Services	AT&T	Sprint	Verizon
BGS Contract	Contract # 15006 (WSCA)	Contract # 15052 (WSCA)	Contract # 14825 (GSA)
Discount	Up to 20%	25%	15% for plans over $39.99
Tiered Discount	NO	NO	NO
Discount off Accessories	25%	20%	25%
Activation Fees	NONE	NONE	NONE
Demo Models Available	AVAILABLE	AVAILABLE	AVAILABLE
Seed Stock Availability	AVAILABLE	AVAILABLE	NEGOTIABLE
Vendors Web site	AT&T Web site	Sprint Web site	Verizon Web site
Text Messaging	Choice of 3 plans:  5.00 – 200 Messages 10.00 – 1500 Messages 20.00 – Unlimited		Unlimited
BlackBerry	AVAILABLE	AVAILABLE	AVAILABLE
Coverage Map	YES	YES Link to Sprint Map	YES Link to Verizon Map
Wireless Analysis Avail	YES	YES	YES
Account Rep name & contact info	Chad Diskin 607-768-6900	Stephen Graves 802-316-6922	Sandra Hommel 802-318-7671
State Employee Discount (for personal plans)	Yes - AT&T Employee Discount Program		Yes - Verizon Employee Discount Program

Can I register my cell phone on the National Do Not Call Registry?

Yes, you may place your personal cell phone number on the National Do Not Call Registry. The registry has accepted cell phone numbers since it opened for registrations in June 2003. There is no deadline to register a home or cell phone number on the Registry.
You may have received an email telling you that your cell phone is about to be assaulted by telemarketing calls as a result of a new cell phone number database; however, that is not the case. FCC regulations prohibit telemarketers from using automated dialers to call cell phone numbers. Automated dialers are standard in the industry, so most telemarketers don’t call consumers on their cell phones without their consent.

Your registration will not expire. Telephone numbers placed on the National Do Not Call Registry will remain on it permanently due to the Do-Not-Call Improvement Act of 2007, which became law in February 2008. Read more about it at http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2008/04/dncfyi.shtm
 

Hands-Free:

An important safety feature that's included with most of today's wireless phones. It permits drivers to minimize distraction while driving by using the phone without lifting or holding the handset to their ear. It is the policy of the State of Vermont that State employees will use only hands-free enabled phones in State fleet vehicles and privately-owned vehicles used in the performance of State business.

Wireless Phone Safety:

The following is the wireless phone safety policy as issued by the Secretary of Administration, effective November 1, 2000:

• PURPOSE: It is acknowledged that the use of wireless telephones while driving can significantly increase the risk of accidents. The purpose of this policy is to promote safety in the use of wireless phones in state vehicles and privately owned vehicles used in the performance of state business.
• GUIDELINES:
  1. Always give your full attention to your driving.
  2. The use of a wireless phone while operating a vehicle is prohibited unless the phone is properly equipped with an appropriate hands-free device.
  3. Always suspend conversation during hazardous driving conditions.
  4. Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while driving.
  5. Dial calls sensibly when you are not moving or before you pull into traffic. Use speed-dial buttons whenever possible.
  6. Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations while driving.