Exchange Smartphone Configuration Information
You can access Exchange email and calendaring a number of ways. Click on the link below to configure your smartphone to access Exchange.
Note: The OIT strongly recommends that you configure your smartphone to require a passcode in order to access the phone if you use your smartphone to access or read any University information.
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iPhone
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Windows Mobile 5 devices
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Windows Mobile 6 devices
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Blackberry devices
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Palm OS devices with VersaMail
Support for Smartphones
The OIT Help Desk will provide assistance in configuring current model smartphones to connect to the Notre Dame network and Exchange service using the applications/tools that came with your device. For support of other applications on your device, please contact your service provider. If you are considering a new smartphone, the information below may be helpful in making your choice. Additional information about cellular service on campus and available discounts from some providers is available at http://oit.nd.edu/cellular/.
Smartphone Type |
Costs |
Calendar |
Contacts |
Tasks |
Other Notes |
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Blackberry with Blackberry Internet Service (BIS) |
No additional costs |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
N/A |
Blackberry with Notre Dame Blackberry Enterprise Server (BES) activation |
You must contact your carrier and subscribe to an Enterprise data plan (usually an additional cost of $10-15/month depending on the carrier) |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
After upgrading to an Enterprise plan, you can then contact the OIT Help Desk (574-631-8111) to request a BES account. Note: After your Blackberry is activated on the BES, you will need to turn OFF BIS configuration for your Notre Dame account, or you will receive multiple copies of the same email messages. |
iPhone |
Requires a subscription to the iPhone data plan through AT&T |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
N/A |
Windows Mobile |
No additional costs |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
N/A |
Palm devices |
No additional costs |
Yes |
Depends on model and version |
Depends on model and version |
Depends on model and version |
Access is provided via the VersaMail application provided with most Palm devices. You may need to upgrade to the latest version of VersaMail for additional features. |