Cellular Phones

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Cell Phone Options

Samsung Chrono 2

Cost: $0.01

Flip open the Samsung Chrono^TM 2 and access phone features quickly and easily using the
four-way navigational keypad and softkeys. Make connections with your circle of friends through speedy text and picture messaging. Have fun in your spare time with quick access to games and a user-friendly web browser, and capture and share your favorite moments in seconds using the upgraded built-in camera.

Basic Features

• Slim and Stylish Form
• Social Networking and E-Mail Capabilities
• 1.3 MP Camera
• easyedge^SM Capable
• Integrated Web Browser
• Bluetooth® 2.1 Enabled
• Easy-to-Use Interface
• Multiple Messaging Options w/Predictive Text
• Speakerphone
• GPS

LG Freedom

Cost: $19.99

Messaging is quick and easy with the LG Freedom™. With a flick of the finger to the left or right on the home screen, you can text your favorite contacts or read your latest conversations with bubble-threaded messaging, all viewable on the 3.0" touchscreen. The side-sliding QWERTY keyboard is compact and convenient for texting, but the Freedom is more than just a messaging handset. Enjoy music wirelessly with the Freedom's stereo Bluetooth® capabilities and music player, and capture every moment with the 2.0 MP camera.

Basic Features

• 3" WQVGA Capacitive Touchscreen
• Full Slide-out QWERTY Keyboard with Number Keys
• 2 MP Rear-facing Camera and Camcorder
• Integrated Web Browser
• MicroSD memory slot - supports up to 32GB memory card
• easyedge℠ Capable
• Integrated Music and Video Players
• Stereo Bluetooth V3.0
• One-Touch Speakerphone
• Social networking and email capabilities

Samsung Freeform 4

Cost: $9.99

Pick up the Samsung Freeform 4 and take total control of messaging with the full QWERTY keyboard. Enjoy preloaded games, apps and a user-friendly web browser. Use the built-in camera to capture and share picture and video messages in an instant. With the Freeform 4, communicate your way, every day.

Basic Features

• Stylish Bar Design
• Full QWERTY Keyboard
• easyedge^SM Capable
• Bluetooth Capable v2.1
• 2MP Camera and Camcorder
• Voice-Activated Dialing
• One-Touch Speakerphone
• Integrated Music Player
• Social Networking and E-Mail Capabilities
• Integrated Web Browser

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BlackBerry Devices (Available Through the State of Maine Contract)

If you need access to GroupWise E-Mail and Calendar while traveling, per the Director of your department, you may order a BlackBerry through Telecomminications.

• The Blackberry device needs to be configured for Blackberry Enterprise Server (BES) NOT Blackberry Internet Service (BIS)
• USM license and setup charge for a Blackberry Device is an initial fee of $100 plus a $24 maintenance charge assessed in July.
• USM will not bill an individual for these charges.
• Device/Service must be USM department owned, funded and authorized.

Contact Telecommunications 207-780-4054 for more information and to request order and exception forms.

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Cellular Loaner Phones

If a faculty or staff member is traveling on university business and requires communication with the university, they may borrow a cellular phone from Telecommunications. There is a fee of a $1.00 per day, plus the cost of all calls . This service is intended for short term use and should not exceed 14 days. To request a cellular loaner phone complete the Cellular Phone Loaner Request and return it to Telecommunications via fax or inter-campus mail.