Section 2: Understanding Your Phone2D: Controlling Your Roaming Experience 37Understanding RoamingRecognizing Icons on the Display ScreenYour phone’s display screen always lets you know when you’re off theSprint Nationwide PCS Network and roaming. The following chartindicates what you’ll see depending on where you’re using your phone.Tip: Remember, when you are using your phone off the Sprint NationwidePCS 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 NetworksWhen you’re roaming on other digital networks, your call quality andsecurity will be similar to the quality you receive when making callswhile on the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network. You may not be able toaccess certain calling features, such as PCS Vision.Roaming on Analog NetworksWhen you roam on analog networks, you will experience a similarquality provided by other analog carriers today. Although some callingfeatures, such as PCS Vision, will be unavailable, you can still make andreceive calls and access voicemail. You will experience a few differences: You are more likely to experience static, cross-talk, fade-out anddropped calls. Some calling features which are standard on the enhanced SprintNationwide PCS Network, such as call waiting, PCS Vision Productsand Services and direct international dialing, are unavailable.Roaming IndicatorSprint Nationwide PCS NetworkOther Digital Networks
