Roaming on Analog Networks
When you roam on analog networks, you will experience a similar
quality provided by other analog carriers today. Although some
features, such as Sprint PCS Voice Command, will be unavailable, you
can still make and receive calls and access voicemail. If you are
accustomed to Sprint PCS Service, you may notice some of the following
differences when using analog service:
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You are more likely to experience static, cross-talk, fade-out, and
dropped calls.
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Some features which are standard on the Nationwide Sprint PCS
Network, such as call waiting, and direct international dialing, may
not be available.
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Though callers can leave voicemail messages while you are roaming,
you may not receive notification until you return to the Nationwide
Sprint PCS Network. (See “Checking for Voicemail Messages While
Roaming”on the next page.)
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There are security and privacy risks (eavesdropping and cloning) that
exist with conventional analog services today.
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Your battery’s charge will deplete more quickly and you will need to
recharge it more often when you use your phone for analog roaming.
Note:If you’re on a call when you leave the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network and enter
an area where roaming is available (whether digital or analog), your call is dropped. If
your call is dropped in an area where you think Sprint PCS Service is available, turn your
phone off and on again to reconnect to the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network.
Note:When using your phone in analog mode, the phone may feel warm. This is normal
for analog operation.
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