Data working while roaming on VZW?

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Jeffrey C Honig - 24 Dec 2006 00:47 GMT

Yesterday I started being able to use data while roaming on VZW (I do
not get a Sprint signal at my house). This did not work a few days
ago.

Anyone know what's going on?

Thanks.

Jeff

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Isaiah Beard - 24 Dec 2006 04:40 GMT

> Yesterday I started being able to use data while roaming on VZW (I do
> not get a Sprint signal at my house). This did not work a few days
> ago.
>
> Anyone know what's going on?

I know: Data roaming works on Verizon now. :)

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Mij Adyaw - 24 Dec 2006 16:51 GMT

It started working very well about three weeks ago. I believe that it is
part of Sprint's campaign to aggressively market their products to the
business and corporate customers. These customers require constant data
access regardless of the coverage area.

>> Yesterday I started being able to use data while roaming on VZW (I do
>> not get a Sprint signal at my house). This did not work a few days
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> I know: Data roaming works on Verizon now. :)

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Mellow Mike - 28 Dec 2006 20:10 GMT

Many newer phones can now use data roaming. You want to have the vision
pack and an plan that does not charge for roaming. I would also make
sure that you have the latest PRL update. (Call Sprint and ask for one.
It's free.) This is great in areas where Sprint does not have EVDO
coverage and another network (like Alltel) does. As long as you have
those two packages, there are no extra charges. Enjoy!

Mellow Mike
http://michaelyates.blogspot.com

> Yesterday I started being able to use data while roaming on VZW (I do
> not get a Sprint signal at my house). This did not work a few days
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> Jeff

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Joe Gill - 29 Dec 2006 00:02 GMT

1) 10035? or do you need something even latest?

2) While I have been in areas that I have received text messages, I have
yet to be in area that I can browse the web while roaming....

(Vision plan)

> Many newer phones can now use data roaming. You want to have the vision
> pack and an plan that does not charge for roaming. I would also make
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>> Jeff

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Mellow Mike - 29 Dec 2006 01:10 GMT

Only certain phones have this ability. For instance, I know the Katana
can (though it cannot use EVDO/High Speed) but the Samsung A920 cannot
do this.

PRL 20225 is the latest for EVDO phones.
PRL 10036 is the latest for non-EVDO phones.

These are the ones that enable data roaming.

Mellow Mike
http://michaelyates.blogspot.com

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