Section 2D
Roaming
Understanding Roaming (page 50)
Setting Your Phone's Roam Mode (page 51)
Alerting Yourself to Roaming (page 52)
Using Data Roam Guard (page 53)
Roaming is the ability to make or receive calls when you're off
the Sprint National Network.
works anywhere on the Sprint National Network and
allows you to roam on other networks where we've
implemented roaming agreements with other carriers.
This section explains how roaming works as well as
special features that let you manage your roaming
experience.
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Section 2D. Roaming
Your new VE20 by Motorola
Understanding Roaming
Recognizing the Roaming Icon on the Display
Screen
Your phone's display screen always lets you know
when you're off the Sprint National Network. Any time
you are roaming, the phone displays the roaming icon
(
).
Tip
Remember, when you are using your phone off the
Sprint National Network, always dial numbers using
11 digits (1 + area code + number).
Note
Unless your 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 National
Network. However, you may not be able to access
certain features, such as the browser or Messaging.