ISU has cellular contracts with Verizon Wireless and US Cellular. Both Verizon and US Cellular offer compatible smartphones.

For the best experience when synchronizing Exchange data--email, calendar, contacts and tasks--look for a device that runs the Windows Mobile operating system. Coupled with a cellular data plan you can synchronize over the air almost anywhere without the need to cradle your smartphone to a PC.

Verizon offers several Windows Mobile options, the most popular currently being the Motorola Q9c. Other choices include the Samsung i760, Motorola Q9m, Verizon SMT5800, XV6900 and XV6800, or the Palm Treo 700wx. US Cellular offers the Motorola Q and HTC PPC6800. (May, 2008)

Contact Verizon or US Cellular directly to place an order, or send mail to extorders@iastate.edu with questions.

Please also be aware that employee personal cellular plans are eligible for discounted pricing through these vendors as well, even if not used for business.