So no iPhone 4 to use FaceTime?
Only on the cell network, no attach to the USMA wireless. And hope your coverage is good enough, all three of the major networks have good spots and bad spots in the barracks. Supposedly ATT has repeaters in some.
Skype is not currently allowed on the USMA network, so most use OOVOO. One of the goldcoat managers told me that they are revisiting the skype policy as it's really no different than oovoo now. (Somehow it was categorized as a peer-to-peer client)
As to bringing a cellphone to R-day, DS did not... we brought it at A-day. We regretted that a bit, as nearly all companies allowed cadets to get them out of the trunk room and start using them after marchback. But last year they got their room phones on Tuesday, so they could make calls so it was not a big deal.
But to the OP's question- if you bring it you will just put it in your civvy bag to be stored in the trunk room until reorgy. No problem with doing so, just can't access it during CBT.
Several other things to realize:
- You cannot use your cell phone much outside of your room anyway as a plebe
- The pocket situation in W/G or AFC does not make it easy to carry a cell
- Coverage varies widely due to the granite barracks.
Most of the plebes I knew would only carry them on the weekend when out of the restricted areas. (Essentially on walking privs)
If they stop providing (and charging for) desk phones this may all change. And your company/platoon/squad may have different policies.