[Tim Delles]

Looking at is a a college student and someone with a job, yes cell phones are important.

For a college student there are a number of things that it comes in very useful for.

Gathering a group of people quickly when they are not around their dorm rooms or such. (especially during the FIRST season when something catastrophic happens to the robot during week 6)
A lot of times it is just as much if not cheaper than an actual phone, but you can take it anywhere you want.
Job wise it allows you to be contacted if something comes up at work, and you are needed.

*The list can go on and on but im just still to tired*