Blackberry PRD-12528-103 manual Roaming, About roaming and international roaming

User Guide Wireless network coverage

2.Click Services Status.

Roaming

About roaming and international roaming

In most cases, your BlackBerry® device automatically connects to the appropriate wireless network when you travel outside your wireless service provider's coverage area. Sometimes you might have to provide login information before you can access a wireless network. When you roam, a triangular roaming indicator appears at the top of the Home screen.

If your device requires a SIM card, your wireless service provider might need to set up your SIM card with roaming services before you can roam.

If your device normally connects to a CDMA network and your device supports international roaming, you might need to get a SIM card that is set up for international roaming from your wireless service provider. Your phone number stays the same when you travel internationally.

For more information about roaming and roaming fees, contact your wireless service provider.

Switch wireless networks manually

To perform this task, your wireless service plan must include this service and your BlackBerry® device must be connected to a GSM® or UMTS® network.

Your device is designed to switch to an appropriate wireless network automatically when you travel.

1.On the Home screen, click the Manage Connections icon.

2.Click Mobile Network Options.

3.Change the Network Selection Mode field to Manual.

4.Click Scan for Available Networks.

5.Click a wireless network.

6.Click Select Network.

7.Press the Menu key.

8.Click Save.

To connect to your wireless service provider's wireless network again, change the Network Selection Mode field to Automatic.

About wireless coverage indicators

Indicators in the top right-hand corner of the Home screen display the wireless coverage level for the area in which you are using your BlackBerry® device. For more information about wireless coverage areas, contact your wireless service provider.

The indicator that displays five ascending bars provides information about the strength of the wireless signal. Three or more bars indicates a strong signal. A reduced signal display might indicate increased power output from your device as it attempts to connect to a weak signal.

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