BYOD - Bring Your Own Device
Short for bring your own device.
1) A phrase that has become widely adopted to refer to mobile workers bringing their own mobile devices, such as smartphones, laptops and PDAs, into the workplace for use and connectivity. Today, many consumers expect to be able to use personal smartphones and mobile devices at work, which is an IT concern. Many corporations that allow employees to use their own mobile devices at work implement a "BYOD policy" to help IT better manage these devices and ensure network security.
2) A term often used to describe a type of VoIP subscription. Subscribers who have their own VoIP device (a SIP-capable device) when signing up for a VoIP service will usually be able to take advantage of a cheaper subscription plan, however not all VoIP providers presently offer special rate plans for subscribers with their own equipment. If the BYOD subscription is unable through a VoIP provider you will need to use their equipment instead of your own.


