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Although
smartphones are not standardized at CERN (and not supported through the Telecom Lab),
please find below some advices and information related to the use and configuration of the most popular of these smartphones: IPhones and
smartphones running
Android.
iPHONE
/
iPAD
FAQ
- how to request for a micro-SIM, how to
configure CERN email account etc.
ANDROID
FAQ
-
how to get a WIFI access at CERN, how to configure CERN email
account etc.
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 How to
limit roaming charges for Data transfer?
Smartphones
are heavily dependent on the internet and consume much more Data
than the traditional GSM phones (push e-mail option, download of
the whole email with attachments, free applications etc.).
Please
note that the roaming charges for Data transfer can by very
expensive depending on the country (from 3.70 CHF/1Mb up to 25 CHF/1Mb!). More details on tariffs are available here:
Communication and
Data transfer tariffs
The best way to avoid excessive and accidental Data
usage is
to disable the data transfer on roaming
and unblock it only if needed:
iPhone:
Go to Settings
-> General -> Network -> Data roaming: OFF
You can control
your Data transfer usage in the menu: Settings -> General -> Usage->
Cellular Network Data.
For any other device please refer to your phone user's guide.
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