[stomachmonkey]

The too low on the totem pole to qualify for a company phone is bull****.

If the nature of your role requires a cell phone to perform your function then the company needs to either provide that resource or reimburse you for using your personal device regardless of your position in the hierarchy.

As far as installing software that limits or takes control of your personal device away from you, non starter, not gonna happen.

At that point they have effectively co-opted your personal and uncompensated device as their own.

You are now in essence compensating them for a resource that they require in order for you to perform your function.

I'd go out and get a cheap prepaid and expense it.

If the minutes get used up and they don't reload it, oh well.