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CUIT provides the following digital cellular phone service to all University schools and departments. Our current cell phone offering is the LG VX5500; however we can provide other cell phone models at your request.

Looking for a phone with streamlined good looks and user-friendly features? The LG VX5500 combines essential functionality and mobile fun. Snap pix of life's greatest moments and share them instantly. Use voice-activated dialing to call, then talk hands-free with the one-touch speakerphone or go completely wireless using the Bluetooth capability. All this wrapped into a stylish compact design with a large easy-to-use keypad. Take advantage of the VX5500 where mobility has been so convenient.


Camera
  • VGA Camera
  • Self-timer: Off, 3, 5, or 10 seconds
  • Color effects: normal, negative, aqua, sepia, black & white
  • White blanace: auto, sunny, cloudy, fluorescent, glow
  • Dedicated camera key
  • Camera resolution: 640x480 (default), 320x240, 160x120 pixels
  • Image editor: zoom, rotate, crop
Bluetooth
  • Bluetooth profiles supported: Headset, Hands-free, Object Push for vCard and vCalendar, Phonebook Access
Services
  • Text, picture, and voice messaging
  • Mobile web mail, mobile IM, mobile chat
  • Media cneter-capable: download games, ringtones, and more
  • Mobile web
  • Download software upgrades over the air
  • VZ Navigator-capable
  • Chaperone Parent/Child
  • Voicemail
  • Handset insurance available
General
  • Tools: calculator, EZ Tip calculator, calendar, alarm clock, stopwatch, world clock, notepad
  • Speakerphone with dedicated speakerphone key
  • Voice commands
  • Embedded ringtones, vibrating alerts and silent
  • Phonebook with up to 1,000 entries with multiple contacts
  • TTY-capable
  • Bilingual interface: English and Espanol
  • In-Case-of-Emergency contacts
Specifications
  • Frequency: 1.9 GHz CDMA PCS, 800 MHz CDMA
  • Data Transmission: 1xRTT Voice & Data Capable
  • Dimensions: 3.56" (H) x 1.84" (W) x 0.73" (D)
  • Weight: 3.05 oz.
  • Hearing-Aid Compatibility: M4/T4
  • SAR: Head - .953 W/kg; Body - .643 W/kg
  • Internal LCD: 262K Color TFT, 176x220 pixels, 1.76"
  • External LCD: 65K Color TFT, 96x64 pixels, 1.04"
  • Usage Time: Up to 300 minutes OR
  • Standby Time; Up to 440 hours
Initial Cost

  • Verizon LG VX5500: $79.99
  • Activation: $25
  • Belt clip (optional): $20
Voice Plans

  • 450 minutes: $39.99
  • 900 minutes: $59.99
  • 1350 minutes: $79.99
  • 2000 minutes: $99.99
  • 4000 minutes: $149.99
  • 6000 minutes: $199.99
Features

  • 250 text messages: $5
  • 500 text messages: $10
  • 1500 text messages: $15
  • 5000 text messages: $20