So I am currently in the middle of recruiting (studying for the ASVAB right now actually lol), and I was wondering if it’s been a necessity for you all to have a smartphone?
Right now I have a flip phone with basically no internet access (it’s extremely slow and barely usable.) I really just use it for calls and texts. I want to see how practical this would be once I’m actually in, if I get in.
As of now, in day to day life, it’s fine and works for me. If I need the internet, I use my laptop at home or bring it with me if needed. But I haven’t been in the Army before, and I want to hear from people who have/are in. Do I need to bite the bullet and buy a smartphone? I’d rather be set up for success than be stubborn and keep my current phone if it’s not realistic.
Thank you guys for your help !!
(Also, if you’re wondering why I didn’t ask my recruiter, he’s really nice, but I don’t want him to lie to me and then I end up worrying the last minute having to buy a phone out of my budget.)