Note: The Sprint network is self-discoverable, which means no additional steps are required for your
phone to connect to it.
Your User Name
When you buy your phone and sign up for service, you are automatically assigned a user name, which is
typically based on your name and a number, followed by “@sprintpcs.com”. (For example, the third John
Smith to sign up for Sprint data services might have jsmith003
@sprintpcs.
com as his user name.)
When you use data services, your user name is submitted to identify you network. Your user name is
automatically
programmed into your phone. You don’t have to enter it.
Update Your User Name
If you choose to change your user name and select a new one online, or make any changes to your
services, you must then update the profile on your phone.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings >
System update.
2. Tap Update Profile.
Data Connection Status and Indicators
Your phone displays the current status of your data connection through indicators at the top of the screen.
The following symbols are used:
3G data. The phone is connected to a 3G network.
4G LTE data. The phone is connected to a 4G LTE network.
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