On Mon, 31 Mar 2008 13:19:44 -0400, Larc <larc-news@saturnlink.net>
wrote:

>Is it normal for the Roaming signal to show on my RAZR V3a when I'm in
>a strong Alltel area outside my home area code? My coverage area is
>the same as for National Freedom, which includes most of the US. Yet
>I noticed the Roaming signal blinking when I visited a friend this
>past week end who lives in the same state, but in a different area
>code (he also has Alltel).
>
>And if I'm always roaming when I'm outside my own area code, how would
>I know whether my phone had locked onto an Alltel signal that would be
>included in my minutes or that of another cell company that would add
>59¢ per minute?
>
>Thanks for clearing up my confusion.
>

As long as it's blinking, you're OK. It means you are on the NF
network, just not in your home area. When it is a solid (not
blinking) roam indicator, you could be charged. Calls to 911 would
still be free.