Web and Data 74Data Services General Information (SprintSpark LTE and 3G Networks)With your Sprint service, you are ready to start enjoying the advantages of data services. Thefollowing topics will help you learn the basics of using your data services, including managing youruser name, launching a data connection, and navigating the Web with your phone.Important! Certain data services requests may require additional time to process. While yourphone is loading the requested service, the touchscreen keyboard may appear unresponsive whenin fact it is functioning properly. Allow the phone some time to process your data usage request.Your Data Services User NameWhen you buy your phone and sign up for service, you’re automatically assigned a user name, whichis typically based on your name and a number, followed by “@sprintpcs.com”. (For example, thethird John Smith to sign up for Sprint data services might have jsmith003@sprintpcs.com as his username.)When you use data services, your user name is submitted to identify you to the Nationwide SprintNetwork. Your user name is automatically programmed into your phone. You don’t have to enter it.Update Your User NameIf you choose to change your user name and select a new one online, or make any changes to yourservices, you must then update the profile on your phone.1. Press and touch > Settings > More tab > System Update.2. Touch Update Profile.Sprint Spark LTEThe Sprint Spark enhanced LTE network provides your phone with wireless Internet access overgreater distances than Wi-Fi and delivers data transfer rates of up to 60 Mbps. To connect yourphone to Sprint Spark, you need to be in an area covered by the Sprint Spark enhanced LTEnetwork.For more information about the availability of Sprint Spark in your location, visit sprint.com/coverage.Note: The availability and range of the network depends on a number of factors, including yourdistance to the base station and infrastructure and other objects through which the signal passes.
