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Roaming on Analog Networks
When you roam on analog networks, you will experience a
similar quality provided by other analog carriers today. Although
some features will be unavailable, you can still make and receive
calls and access voicemail. You will experience a few
differences:
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You are more likely to experience static, cross-talk, fade-out,
and dropped calls.
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Some features which are standard on the network, such as call
waiting and direct international dialing, are unavailable.
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Though callers can leave voicemail messages while you are
roaming, you may not receive notification until you return to
the network available to you. While roaming, you can
periodically check your voicemail for new messages by
dialing 1+area code+your phone number. Press when
you hear your greeting and enter your pass code at the
prompt.
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There are security and privacy risks (eavesdropping and
cloning) that exist with conventional analog services today.
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Your battery needs recharging sooner when you use your
phone for analog roaming.
Note:If you’re on a call when you leave the network available to you 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 network
service is available, turn your phone off and on again to reconnect to the
network.
Note:When using your phone in analog mode, the handset may feel warm.
This behavior is normal for analog operation.
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone
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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 network available to you 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.
Main LCD Roaming Indicator
Your Network
Other/Analog Networks
Sub LCD Roaming Indicator Analog Indicator
Your Network
Other Digital Networks Digital Roam
Analog Networks Analog Roam
Tip: Remember, when you are using your phone off the 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 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 network available to you. You may not be able to
access certain features.
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone
60 2D: Controlling Your Roaming Experience