What are the advantages of adding a second (personal) line to a state cell phone?
There really is only one advantage and that is not having two cell phone devices — one for state business and one for personal use. What are the disadvantages of adding a second (personal) line to a state cell phone? There are many disadvantages in doing this, which usually outweigh the single one advantage. They include: • The cell phone can only handle incoming ringing for whichever mode (business or personal) it is in. If the phone is in the personal line mode, then calls to the state number will not ring and will go to voice mail. There will be no notification of the call. • The second (personal) line must be from the same carrier as the state cell phone. • The person cannot take the personal line with them if they change positions or leave state service since it is associated with the state account for the cell phone. • The cell phone carrier usually requires a contract with the individual for a minimum of one year for the personal line. Depending on the plan, the contract could
