> But further, digital devices are not banned at OTB tournaments, most players will have a cell phone, and might even text or take calls. I guess this may vary

> But further, digital devices are not banned at OTB tournaments, most players will have a cell phone, and might even text or take calls. I guess this may vary by country, but at least in the USA, phones have been banned in every "novice" tournament that I've participated in. Even books are off limits.