UiB can cover mobile phones for employees who have a clear business need, such as work outside of regular working hours or in emergency and on-call arrangements. An upper limit of NOK 11,700 including VAT has been set for the purchase of a mobile phone, and this is regulated according to the price index. Additional equipment such as screen protectors and covers can be covered if necessary for business use. If an employee wants a more expensive phone for private reasons, the difference can be deducted from salary, but the phone remains the property of UiB. In the event of a special business need, more expensive phones can be covered, but this must be justified in writing and approved by the manager. The mobile phone must have a minimum lifespan of three years, and in the event of damage or failure, the IT department must be contacted. When a new phone is assigned, the old one must be returned, and upon resignation, the phone can be bought out at set rates based on residual value.
Employees who receive a mobile phone covered by UiB are taxed according to the Tax Act Section 5-12 (5), since the phone can also be used privately. The subscription includes free use of calls, SMS and MMS domestically, and the amount of data depends on the selected data package of 6, 30, 90 GB or free use. The data package is selected based on business needs and can be changed later. The employee is responsible for monitoring consumption, especially through the app "My Telia", and should upgrade the data package or purchase the additional service "Free use Europe" if necessary, after clarification with the manager.
When using abroad, please be aware that call prices may be high, especially outside the EU/EEA, and mobile data should be limited in favor of WiFi. Content services such as mobile payment via phone bill, pay phones and special numbers are not allowed, but mobile payment via apps can be used if the cost is charged to a private credit card.
Read more here: Kjøp og bruk av mobiltelefon dekket av UiB | For ansatte | UiB
