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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 your voicemail greeting, press .
3. Enter your passcode when prompted 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 > Settings > More... > Roaming > Set Mode.
2. Select an option and press .
Ⅲ
Automatic to seek service on the Sprint National
Network. When Sprint service is unavailable, the
phone searches for an alternate system.
Ⅲ
Sprint Only
to access the Nationwide Sprint PCS
Network only and prevent roaming on other
networks.
Ⅲ
Roaming Only to seek a roaming system only. The
previous setting (Sprint Only or Automatic) is
restored the next time the phone is turned on.
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.
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