User's Manual

3A. Sprint Service: The Basics 127
Sprint Service
Roaming on Other Digital Networks
When you’re roaming on digital networks, your security
will be similar to the quality you receive when making
calls on the Nationwide Sprint Network. However, you
may not be able to access certain features, such as
data services, depending on the available network.
Setting Roam Mode
Your device allows you to control your roaming
capabilities. By using the Roaming menu option, you
can determine which signals your device accepts.
Choose from two different settings on your device to
control your roaming experience.
1. Press > .
2. Tap Settings > Wireless & networks > 
Mobile networks.
3. Tap Roaming.
䡲 Sprint Only to access only the Sprint network and
prevent roaming on other networks.
䡲 Automatic to seek service on the Nationwide
Sprint Network. When Sprint service is
unavailable, the device searches for an alternate
system.
Roaming Guards
Depending on service availability and roaming
agreements, your device may be able to access data
services while roaming on certain digital systems. Your
device automatically alerts you when you are roaming
off the Nationwide Sprint Network and try to use data
services, such as messaging.
To use data services when Roam Guard is active:
䊳 When a pop-up notification appears informing you
that data roam charges may apply, tap
Roam to
connect.
Note: To turn Roaming Guards off, press > , and then
tap
Settings > Wireless & networks > Mobile
networks > Roaming Guards
. Clear the Data and
Outgoing SMS options.