Default connecting to network?

ok, so on the blackberry pearl/curve, it shows when information is being sent to the network by displaying two arrows facing opposite directions over where the signal display meter is. it does this when placing a call and sending a text, ect. so my question is, is there a way to make my tilt do the similar function like this? i dont like the "message sent" screen after i send a text, so i have it disabled, but it would be nice to see it as it sends. or is there a progress bar that i can have on my screen as a message is sending, you know, like the iphone?