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3A. Wireless Service: The Basics 75
Roaming
Roaming Icon
Your display screen always lets you know when you’re off the
home network. Anytime you are roaming, the phone displays the
roaming icon ( ). If you are roaming on a digital system, you will
see the roaming icon along with the text
– Digital Roam – .
Roaming on Other Digital Networks
When you’re roaming on digital networks, your call quality and
security will be similar to the quality you receive when making
calls on the home network. However, you may not be able to
access certain features, such as data services, depending on the
available network.
Checking for Voicemail Messages While Roaming
When you are roaming off the home 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. Press .
3.
Enter your passcode at the prompt and follow the voice
prompts.
When you return to the home network, voicemail notification will
resume as normal.
Setting 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 two different settings on your dual-band phone to
control your roaming experience.
1. Press > Settings > More... > Roaming > Set Mode.
2. Highlight an option and press .
Tip
Remember, when you are using your phone off the home
network, always dial numbers using 11 digits (1 + area
code + number).
Note
If you’re on a call when you leave the home network, your
call is dropped. If your call is dropped in an area where you
think network service is available, turn your phone off and
on again to reconnect to the network.
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