Roaming with Sprint

[zim2704]

Ok so I know sprint does not have any type of roaming charges for voice but what about data. Are you able to use your data when roaming? And if yes can you get 3g speeds off the carrier you're roaming on?

[Unknown Zone]

Off-network Roaming on Sprint Phones: Not available with single-band phones, or to customers residing outside an area covered by the Nationwide Sprint Network. Sprint may terminate service if (1) more than 800 minutes, (2) a majority of minutes or (3) a majority of data kilobytes in a given month are used while roaming. International calling, including in Canada and Mexico, is not included in plans with no roaming charges. Roaming usage may be invoiced after 30-60 days. Data services and certain calling features (Voicemail, Caller ID, Call Waiting, etc.) may not be available in all roaming areas.

Data Usage Limitation (Mobile Broadband Cards, USB Modems, Embedded Modems and Phone-As-Modem): The amount of data transmitted over our network is measured in kilobytes (KB), megabytes (MB) or gigabytes (GB). Sprint reserves the right to limit throughput speeds or amount of data transferred; and to deny, terminate, modify, disconnect or suspend service if usage either exceeds (a.) 5GB/month in total, unless specified otherwise or (b.) 300MB/month while off-network roaming. 1024KB equal 1MB. 1024MB equal 1GB.


Just wanted you to be aware of the rules for roaming.....this is not to scare you...just to inform.

[zim2704]

Thanks, i read those and the part about "data services may not be available" is what i was wanting to clarify from other sprint users. the majority of all my use will be in sprints home area but some may be roaming so was just wanting to know what to expect if i switch over.