Do you feel that cell phones are essential in work place? My agency gives cell phones for many social workers; tjhough, there are workers without county issued phones. As social worker who is out in clients' homes on regular basis I support argument that cell phone is essential...with increase of gangs, drug infested neighborhoods, domestic violence etc. I can not imagine going into some areas without cell phone.

As mother, I want to be able to get in touch with my children and have them be able to get in touch with me in case of emergencies. When my daughter attended senior week at beach a few years back she had her first accident when another car ran red light and slammed into car. All she knew was call police and call mom and dad. She was hysterical so we kept her on phone until police arrived (we arrived shortly after). Basic cell phone will do job just fine. I feel, there is no need for cell phone which does all things that cell phones do today. So, why do we buy such luxurious devices? What cell phone applications do you think are essential for employer sponsored cell phones?