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Sprint Service

Roaming on Other Digital Networks

When you are roaming on digital networks, your call quality and security will be similar to the quality you
receive when making calls on the Nationwide Sprint Network. However, you may not be able to access
certain features, such as data services, depending on the available network.

Checking for Voicemail Messages While Roaming

When you are roaming off the Nationwide Sprint Network, you may not receive on-phone notification of new
voicemail messages. Callers can still leave messages, but you will need to periodically check your voicemail
for new messages if you are in a roaming service area for an extended period of time.
1. Press the Talk key to display the Phone screen.
2. Enter 1, the area code, and then your phone number.
3. Press the Talk key again to call your voicemail.
4. When you hear your voicemail greeting, press on the Phone keypad.
5. Enter your passcode at the prompt and follow the voice prompts.
When you return to the Nationwide Sprint Network, voicemail notification will resume as normal.
Setting Roaming Options for Your Phone
You can set roaming options for your phone to better control your roaming costs.
䊳From the Home panel, press Start (left softkey) > All Programs (left softkey) > Settings > Phone > Roaming.
The Phone: Roaming screen appears where you can set options such as the roaming mode as well as
Call Guard and Data Roam Guard notifications.

Choosing a Roaming Mode

On the Phone: Roaming screen, you can enable or disable roaming by choosing one of the
following modes:
䢇Sprint Only to prevent roaming on other networks.
䢇Automatic to seek service on the Nationwide Sprint Network. When Sprint service is unavailable, your
phone searches for an alternate system.
Tip Remember, when you are using your phone off the Nationwide Sprint Network, always dial numbers using
11 digits (1 + area code + number).
Note If you’re on a call when you leave the Nationwide Sprint Network, your call is dropped. If your call is dropped in an
area where you think Sprint service is available, turn your phone off and on again to reconnect to the network.