20Section 2Understanding the Display ScreenThe top line of your phone’sdisplay contains icons thatindicate network status, batterypower, signal strength,connection type, and more. Thefollowing list contains icons thatmay appear in your display.Display screen iconsSignal strength—Always appears when your phone ison and indicates the current signal strength. More linesindicate higher signal strength.Service indicator—Indicates a call in progress. Whendialing a number, this icon flashes until the call connects.No service indicator—Indicates your phone cannot finda signal because you’re outside a service area. Youcannot make or receive calls. Wait for a signal or moveinto an open area to try and find a signal. The no serviceindicator always appears when you turn on your phoneand disappears once service is located.Roam—Extended roaming indicator. Roaming occurswhen you use your phone outside your home area. Whileroaming, a wireless provider's system other thanMetroPCS handles your call, so the service rate for thecall may be higher than those made within your homearea. Please refer to information from your WirelessProvider on roaming rates.New Message—Indicates that you’ve received a newtext, page, or web alert message. You’re also notified by avisual and audible alert.
