Filter
Top Products
Section 3
14 Understanding Roaming
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, but you may not be able to access
certain calling features.
Roaming on Analog Networks
You can still make and receive calls when roaming on analog networks,
however, some calling features may be unavailable. The differences you
may experience include:
÷
You are more likely to experience static, cross-talk, fade-out and
dropped calls.
÷
Some calling features which are standard on the Sprint PCS Network,
such as Call Waiting and direct international dialing, are
unavailable.
÷
There are security and privacy risks (eavesdropping and cloning)
that exist with conventional analog services today.
÷
Your battery may need recharging more often when you use your
phone for analog roaming.
÷
The Position Locator (see page 58) is not operable on analog
networks.
Tip: If you’re on a call when you leave the Sprint PCS Network and enter
an area where roaming is available (whether digital or analog), your call is
dropped. If your call is dropped in an area where you think Sprint PCS
Service is available, turn your phone off and on again to reconnect to the
Sprint PCS Nationwide Network.
Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode
Your Sprint PCS Phone allows you to control your ability to roam. By
using the
Roaming menu option, you determine which signals your
phone accepts.
Set Mode
Choose from three different settings on your Tri Mode phone to control
your roaming experience:
1. Select Menu → Settings → Roaming → Set Mode.