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International Data Roaming
Sprint Worldwide Wireless Service can also keep you connected via email and Web browsing when
traveling in countries in which Sprint offers data service.
Data services are available on both CDMA and GSM/UMTS networks. Check
sprint.com/sww
to determine the services available where you are traveling.
Note: Prior to using your Sprint Worldwide GSM/UMTS Data Services, you must establish and utilize your
CDMA data services domestically on the Sprint Network.
Get Started With Sprint Worldwide Data Services
To use Sprint Worldwide Data Services, you will need to have these services activated on your account.
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To activate, call Sprint Worldwide Customer Support at 1-888-226-7212. Representatives are
available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to assist you.
Access Email and Data Services Internationally
To access your email and browse the Web when traveling, you may need to manually select the carrier
that provides Sprint service in your location. You can find a list of carriers for each country where GSM
data service is offered at sprint.com/sww. Then, follow the instructions below to select the appropriate
carrier network on your phone.
Access International Data Services on GSM/UMTS Networks
To select a GSM data service carrier for a specific country:
1. Tap
> Tools
2. Tap Network mode > GSM/UMTS.
Data roaming on GSM/UMTS networks is set.
Access Email and Data Services Internationally on CDMA Networks
If data service is available on an international CDMA network, then you only need to set the phone to
CDMA; you will not need to select the specific carrier. Selecting a specific carrier is only necessary for
providers on the GSM network. If your phone has automatically selected a GSM network while traveling,
then you will need to set the phone to CDMA to access CDMA data services. (See
Roaming
Mode.) Visit
sprint.com/sww
Contact Sprint for Assistance with International
Service
If you experience any issues with voice or data services while outside of the United States, Sprint offers
customer support 24 hours a day. In the event that you do experience an issue, try the following actions:
●
First try powering your phone off and then back on; this will force your phone to reregister with the
network.
Global Services
> Settings
> Networks tab > More > Mobile networks.
for a list of services available in each country.
sprint.com/traveltips
and
Enable Global
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