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Note: If you’re on a call when you leave the Sprint Nationwide
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 PCS Service is available, turn the phone function off and
on again to reconnect to the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network.
Setting Your Device’s Roam Mode
Your PCS Device allows you to control your ability to roam. By using the
Roamingmenu option, you can determine which signals your device
accepts.
Set Mode
Choose from two different settings on your device to control your roaming
experience:
1. Tap Optionson the Toolsmenu.
2. Tap Generaltab.
3. To select an option, tap in the “System Select” section.
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Home Only:
This setting allows you to select the enhanced Sprint
Nationwide PCS Network only and prevents roaming on other networks.
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Home Preferred: This setting seeks PCS Service. When PCS Service is
unavailable, the device searches for an alternative system.
Controlling Roaming Charges Using Call Guard
In addition to the roaming icon, Call Guard alerts you when roaming
charges apply. This feature makes it easy to manage your roaming
charges by reminding you when you make or receive roaming calls.
To Turn the Call Guard Feature On or Off:
1.
Tap Optionson the Toolsmenu.
2. Tap Displaytab.
3. Check Call Guard to turn the Call Guard on. To turn the Call Guard off,
clear the checkbox.
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Understanding Roaming
Recognizing Icons on the Display Screen
The phone function’s display screen always lets you know when you’re off
the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network. The following chart indicates what
you’ll see depending on where you’re using your device.
Roaming
Indicator
Sprint Nationwide PCS Network
Other Digital Networks
Tip: Remember, when you are using your device off the Sprint
Nationwide PCS 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 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 enhanced Sprint Nationwide PCS Network. You may not be able to
access certain calling features, such as PCS Vision.
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Some calling features which are standard on the enhanced Sprint
Nationwide PCS Network, such as call waiting, PCS Vision Products and
Services and direct international dialing, are unavailable.
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Though callers can leave voicemail messages while you are roaming,
you will not receive notification until you return to the Sprint
Nationwide PCS Network. While roaming, you can periodically check
your voicemail for new messages by dialing 1+area code+your PCS
Phone Number. Tap 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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