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Understanding Roaming
Recognizing Icons on the Display Screen
Your phone’s display screen always lets you know when you’re off
the Sprint Nationwide 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.
Roaming Indicator Analog Indicator
Sprint Nationwide PCS Network
Other Digital Networks
Digital Roam
Analog Networks
Analog Roam
Tip:Remember, when you are using your phone off the Sprint Nationwide
PCS Network, always dial numbers using 11 digits (1 + area code + number).
Note:Unless your PCS Service Plan includes roaming, you will pay a higher
per-minute rate for roaming calls.
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 Sprint Nationwide PCS Network. However,you may not be
able to access certain features,such as PCS Vision.
Note:PCS Ready Link Service is not available in roaming areas.
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