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Frequently Asked Questions about
Rocket Wireless Service

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How to check my Sprint minute usage

How to check my Verizon minute usage

How to check my Alltel minute usage

What other charges might appear on my bill

Directory Assistance costs - dialing 4-1-1
Downloading ring tones and games
Is insurance available
Long Distance and Roaming Charges
Web Browsing
   

How can I check my minute usage on my Rocket Wireless Sprint phone? From your Sprint phone dial * 4 send. Listen past the part where you hear family plans shared minutes, the system will continue with what your individual minutes are.

How can I check my minute usage on my Rocket Wireless Verizon plan? From your Verizon phone dial #646 send. A text message will be sent to your phone with your minute usage. To check text messages or picture messages dial #3282 send. A text message will be sent to your phone with your text and picture message usage. If a text message does not get to your phone the automated system would have prompted you for a billing zip code which is 43606 for all customers, if you hear the automated prompt stay on the line and the automated system will verbally tell you your usage.

How can I check my minute usage on my Rocket Wireless Alltel plan?

What other charges might appear on my bill? Sending and receiving test messages without an unlimited package cost $.15 for each message. It does not matter if you read the message, you are still charged. Sending over your allowance will also generate $.15 per message charges.

Can I web browse?  Launching the web browser on your phone is billed by the kilobyte at $.05 per kilobyte of data. Rocket Wireless cautions users who web browse without an optional vision package because these charges can add up quickly.

Can I download ring tones and games?  Sprint Rocket Wireless users - Yes, but downloads for ring tones and games must be done with a third party provider. You may choose a provider such as www.ringtonejukebox.com, select a ring tone, pay for the selection with your MasterCard or Visa and then follow the instructions to retrieve the ring tone on to your handset. Remember that launching the web browser to retrieve you pre-purchased ring tone or game will generate billable kilobytes of data. Verizon Rocket Wireless Users - Downloads for ring tones and games will be billed with an additional 10% processing fee.

How much does it cost to call Directory Assistance?  Directory Assistance is when you call
4-1-1 or 555-1212, these calls are billed at $2.25 each.

Will I ever be billed for Long Distance and Roaming Charges?  If you call Canada or Puerto Rico from the United States you will be charged the $.59 per minute. If you travel to Canada or Puerto Rico and use the phone to place calls or to receive calls you will be charged $.99 per minute.

Is Insurance Available? Sprint Rocket Wireless users - Insurance is available for the handsets for a $4 monthly charge. You will be able to replace a damaged or lost phone with the same phone or comparable model for a $50 deductible. You may use the insurance option twice (2 times) during a 12 month calendar period. If there are more than two claims in a 12 month calendar period you will be responsible for the full replacement cost of the phone. Insurance can only be added within 10 days of purchasing a new handset. Attempts to add insurance after 10 days will be denied.
Verizon Rocket Wireless Users-Insurance is available for the handsets for a $5 monthly charge. You will be able to replace a damaged or lost phone with the same phone or comparable model for a $50 deductible. You may use the insurance option twice (2 times) during a 12 month calendar period. If there are more than two claims in a 12 month calendar period you will be responsible for the full replacement cost of the phone. Insurance can only be added within 10 days of purchasing a new handset. Attempts to add insurance after 10 days will be denied.
Alltel Rocket Wireless Users-Insurance is available for the handsets for a $4 monthly charge for all phones with a value of $299.99 or less, or a $6 monthly charge for all phones with a value of $300.00 or higher. You will be able to replace a damaged or lost phone with the same phone or comparable model for a $50 or $95 deductible based on the original value of the handset. Insurance can only be added within 10 days of purchasing a new handset. Attempts to add insurance after 10 days will be denied.

Can't find the answer you need about Rocket Wireless Service? Then call 419.530.7998, or stop in at Rocket Hall room 1917 or email Cassie Johnson

 

Last Updated: Monday, September 17, 2007