Roaming

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Checking for Voicemail Messages While

Roaming

When you are roaming off the Sprint National 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. Dial 1 + area code + your phone number.
2. When you hear you r voicemail gree ting, press *.
3. Enter your passcode at the prompt and follow the
voice prompts.
When you return to the Sprint National Network,
voicemail notification will resume as normal.
Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode
Your phone allows you to control your roaming
capabilities. By using the Roaming menu option, you
can determine which signals your phone accepts.
Choose from three different settings on your dual-band
phone to control your roaming experience.
1. Press Menu > Settings/Tools > Settings > More... >
Roaming > Set Mode.
2. Highlight an option and press S.
Sprint Only to access the Nationwide Sprint PCS
Network only and prevents roaming on other
networks.
Automatic to seek service on the Sprint National
Network. When Sprint service is unavailable, the
phone searches for an alternate system.
Note If you’re on a call when you leave the Sprint National
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.
Note By default, your phone’s Roam Mode is set to
Automatic.