Section 3
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Understanding Roaming
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 or
digital mode. The following chart indicates what you’ll see depending on
where you’re using your phone.
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Tip:
Remember, when you are using your phone off the Sprint PCS
Network, always dial numbers using 11 digits (1 + area code + number).
Note:
You will pay a higher per-minute rate for roaming calls.
Roaming on Other Digital Networks
When you’re roaming on other digital networks, your call quality and
security 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.
Roaming on Analog Networks
When you roam on analog networks, you will experience a similar
quality provided by other analog carriers today. Although some calling
features, such as Sprint PCS Wireless Web, may be unavailable, you can
Main LCD
Roaming
Indicator
Analog
Indicator
Sprint PCS Nationwide Network
Other Digital Networks
Analog Networks
Sub LCD
Roaming
Indicator
Analog
Indicator
Sprint PCS Nationwide Network
Other Digital Networks
Digital Roaming
Analog Networks
Analog Roaming
Summary of Contents for SCP 5150 - Cell Phone - Sprint Nextel
Page 1: ...Sprint PCS The clear alternative to cellular SM SCP 5150 User Guide ...
Page 10: ......
Page 44: ...Section 4 36 Making and Answering Calls ...
Page 76: ...Section 8 68 Managing Call History ...
Page 108: ...Section 11 100 Setting Your Phone s Security ...
Page 124: ...Section 12 116 Personal Information Management ...
Page 132: ...Section 13 124 Using the Voice Services of Your Sprint PCS Phone ...
Page 152: ...Section 14 144 Experiencing Sprint PCS Wireless Web ...
Page 160: ...Section 15 152 Knowing Performance and Safety Guidelines ...
Page 175: ...Section 16 Terms and Conditions Warranty Information 167 Warranty Terms and Conditions 16 ...
Page 176: ...Section 16 168 Terms and Conditions Warranty Information ...
Page 180: ...172 Index ...