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Corporate Information and Computing Services

Mobile Phones, Computers and Modems


Mobile Phones

Most mobile phones offer some level of internet access, but the newest generation of high specification mobile phones offer full internet access. Your department can order a phone through CiCS, and take up a phone contract that has been negotiated for all public sector organisations.

Mobile Computers

There is now a great overlap between hand-help computers and high-specification mobile phones. The Palm Treo 750 is the CiCS recommended model.

3G (mobile) USB Modems

For areas where there is no wireless network, you can use a 3G modem to connect a laptop to the telephone network. The 3G modem uses a sim card and requires a monthly tariff, but for people who travel a lot it's an excellent way to stay connected.