Other Merging Personal Phone and Company Phone

[sonicrobby]

Hello all,

For the first time ever, Im getting a company phone. However, Im not one to carry around 2 devices on me.

Options:

1. I can port my original number onto the company phone and use that as my primary device
-Im not a fan of doing this, as I do non-pg related activities on my phone, and I dont want that on a company phone; plus id rather the size of my personal iphone X compared to the company's XR

2. I can log into my icloud on the company phone and just have my calls forwarded to my personal phone.
-Again, just concerned about my icloud being connected to that phone... Dont want my company having access to any of that info. Can I forward calls to another phone without having my icloud account connected?

Any hints or tips on how you have your dual phone set up, and what are the benefits and downfalls; that would be greatly appreciated.

 

[EDH667]

Hello all,

For the first time ever, Im getting a company phone. However, Im not one to carry around 2 devices on me.

Options:

1. I can port my original number onto the company phone and use that as my primary device
-Im not a fan of doing this, as I do non-pg related activities on my phone, and I dont want that on a company phone; plus id rather the size of my personal iphone X compared to the company's XR

2. I can log into my icloud on the company phone and just have my calls forwarded to my personal phone.
-Again, just concerned about my icloud being connected to that phone... Dont want my company having access to any of that info. Can I forward calls to another phone without having my icloud account connected?

Any hints or tips on how you have your dual phone set up, and what are the benefits and downfalls; that would be greatly appreciated.

Use the company's iPhone XR eSIM feature for the company number and your physical SIM for your personal number. That way you are only carrying one device with both work and personal lines.

 

[blaine07]

Use the company's iPhone XR eSIM feature for the company number and your physical SIM for your personal number. That way you are only carrying one device with both work and personal lines.

What I done, but other way around. Had to use physical sim for or and esim for personal.

 

[PBG4 Dude]

I would keep the phones separate, especially if your employer puts a certificate in the phone, as that allows the employer total control of the phone. They could make Safari disappear, for example, while reading all of your personal emails in the device.

In this case, crossing personal/work streams would be very bad.

 

[pika2000]

I would keep both separate, as the person above me suggested.
But you can probably just add your company's email on your personal phone's mail app. That way, even if you only take your personal phone, you can still be in contact via email.

This is one thing that some Android phones do better. Some Android phones allowed two distinct profiles on the phone, as if you have two different partitions of data, each with its own set of apps and data.

 

[Glideslope]

Hello all,

For the first time ever, Im getting a company phone. However, Im not one to carry around 2 devices on me.

Options:

1. I can port my original number onto the company phone and use that as my primary device
-Im not a fan of doing this, as I do non-pg related activities on my phone, and I dont want that on a company phone; plus id rather the size of my personal iphone X compared to the company's XR

2. I can log into my icloud on the company phone and just have my calls forwarded to my personal phone.
-Again, just concerned about my icloud being connected to that phone... Dont want my company having access to any of that info. Can I forward calls to another phone without having my icloud account connected?

Any hints or tips on how you have your dual phone set up, and what are the benefits and downfalls; that would be greatly appreciated.

Two words: Separate Devices.

 

[ApfelKuchen]

Forwarding calls is done through your phone service provider, not iCloud. So no, you don't have to have your iCloud account setup on the company phone in order to receive business calls on your personal phone.

One problem with using an iPhone X is that it doesn't have dual-SIM. You could receive incoming business calls forwarded to your personal number, but when you make outgoing calls they'll all be using your personal phone number.

You should also look into your company's IT policies - they may not allow you to sign into company accounts on a personally-owned phone, for example. While we here on the 'net may have lots of generalized answers/suggestions for you, the best guidance is going to come from those who know your company's IT policies.

 

[AlphaGuitarist]

As some others have commented, keep two separate devices. Don't mix business with pleasure.

 

[Eugr]

It all depends on how MDM (mobile device management) is implemented on your phone. Modern MDM allows for BYOD where they have limited control over your phone and they would not be able to see or delete your personal data. The can erase any company apps and corporate data (email/calendar info for their account). They can also enforce security standards (passcode length, face/Touch ID usage) and can reset your passcode for you if you forgot it.

You can read about it here: https://www.apple.com/business/docs/resources/Managing_Devices_and_Corporate_Data_on_iOS.pdf

So, if your company supports this model, the best way is to upgrade to newer iPhone, use eSIM for your personal number and physical SIM for work.

Or you can just forward all calls and text messages to your personal phone. The downside is that all calls you make will show your personal number.

 

[Puppuccino]

I think you just need to keep them separate and carry two phones. There’s no way to merge the two without merging them.

 

[OneMike]

Keep them separate and carry two phones

 

[Shirasaki]

As most of those guys here suggested, carry two devices. Once you are used to it, everything will become a lot more natural. If you are not comfortable, carry a suitcase or something that can also carry documents. That way, you can still look professional while able to carry two phones without worrying about jeans pockets and whatnot. My 2c.