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Understanding Roaming
In this Section
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Understanding how Roaming works
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Understanding the difference Between Roaming and Sprint PCS Network calls
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Setting your Phone ’s Roam mode
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Setting and using Call Guard
Roaming is the ability to make or receive calls while you’re off the Sprint PCS Nationwide Network.
Your new dual-band Sprint PCS Phone
™
works anywhere on the Sprint PCS Nationwide Network
and allows you to roam on analog cellular and digital networks virtually anywhere in the U.S. where
competitive wireless service is available.
This section explains how roaming works as well as special features that let you manage your
roaming experience.
Understanding how Roaming works
Recognizing Icons on the Display Screen
Your phone’s display screen always lets you know when you’re off the Sprint PCS Network and
whether your phone is operating in analog cellular or digital mode. The following indicates what
you’ll see depending on where you’re using your phone:
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Sprint PCS Nationwide Network -
A
and
R
are not displayed.
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Other CDMA networks - only
R
displays.
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Analog Cellular Networks - both
A
and
R
display.
Roaming on Other PCS CDMA Networks
When you’re roaming on other PCS CDMA networks, your call quality will be similar to the quality
you receive when making calls while on the Sprint PCS Network. You may not be able to access
certain calling features, such as Sprint PCS Wireless Web, however, all of your calls are still private
and secure.
Roaming on Analog Cellular Networks
When you roam on analog cellular networks, you will experience the same quality provided by
analog cellular carriers today. Although most calling features, such as Sprint PCS Wireless Web,
may be unavailable, you can still make and receive calls. You will experience a few differences
including:
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You are more likely to experience static, cross-talk, fade-out and dropped calls.
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Some features that are standard on the Sprint PCS Network are unavailable.
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There are security and privacy risks (eavesdropping and cloning) that exist with conventional
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