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Sprint BYOD: 1-Year Unlimited Talk, Text & Data

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Update: The official end date to sign-up for this offer is 4/4/19 (and will not be extended again). Plans will remain active for one year from your sign-up date (promotion discount will be retired in full on 4/30/2020).

Sprint is offering 1-Year Unlimited Talk, Text & Data for Free (pay only the monthly tax/fees per line) when you bring an eligible unlocked smartphone. Thanks andrewmackoul and comintel

Note, you will be required a purchase a Sprint SIM card to take advantage of this offer (SIM card is $2.99 ea. and $10 shipping & handling + tax).

Plan includes:
  • Unlimited data, talk and text
    • Video at speeds up to 1080p -> now 480p (DVD quality)
    • Music at up to 1.5Mbps -> now 500 Kbps
    • Gaming streams at up to 8Mbps -> now 2Mbps
    • Unlimited 4G LTE data for most everything else. Data deprioritization applies during congestion.
After 4/30/2020 (or the one-year end date noted on your account, whichever comes first), the price will become:
  • Line 1: $60/mo.
  • Line 2: $40/mo.
  • Lines 3-5: $20/mo. each per line
  • Pricing shown with AutoPay. Add $5/mo. per line without AutoPay.


Eligible Devices (updated 3/11/19, domestic versions). Must be unlocked and/or compatible with Sprint SIM card and network.
Note, other phones may be eligible. If your phone isn't listed below, you may check compatibility here or on the promotion page by clicking on the "Get Started" link:
  • Apple iPhone
    • Apple iPhone 5c (Verizon only)
    • Apple iPhone 5s (Verizon only)
    • Apple iPhone 6
    • Apple iPhone 6 Plus
    • Apple iPhone 6s
    • Apple iPhone 6s Plus
    • Apple iPhone 7 (Verizon only)
    • Apple iPhone 7 Plus (Verizon only)
    • Apple iPhone 8 (Verizon only)
    • Apple iPhone 8 Plus (Verizon only)
    • Apple iPhone SE
    • Apple iPhone X (Verizon only)
  • Google
    • Google Nexus 5 (16 & 32 GB – black/white/red) (Verizon only)
    • Google Nexus 5X (all versions)
    • Google Nexus 6 (32 & 64 GB – black/white)
    • Google Nexus 6P (all versions)
    • Google Pixel
    • Google Pixel XL
    • Google Pixel 2
    • Google Pixel XL 2
    • Google Pixel 3
    • Google Pixel XL 3
  • Samsung
    • Samsung Galaxy Note8 Special Edition
    • Samsung Galaxy S7 edge Special Edition
    • Samsung Galaxy S7 Special Edition
    • Samsung Galaxy S8 (Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile)
    • Samsung Galaxy S8+ (Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile)
    • Samsung Galaxy S8 Special Edition
    • Samsung Galaxy S8+ Special Edition
    • Samsung Galaxy S9 Special Edition
    • Samsung Galaxy S9+ Special Edition
    • Samsung Galaxy Note9
    • Samsung Galaxy S10
    • Samsung Galaxy S10e
    • Samsung Galaxy S10+
  • Motorola
    • moto e4
    • moto e4 plus
    • moto g4
    • moto g4 play
    • moto g4 plus
    • moto g5 plus
    • moto g5s plus special edition
    • moto g6
    • moto g6 play
    • moto G7 Reo
    • moto x pure edition
    • moto x4
    • moto z2 play
    • moto z3 play
  • Other Brands
    • Alcatel IDOL5
    • Asus NovaGo
    • BLU S1/VIVO S
    • Essential Phone
    • HTC One A9 (Sprint Version only)
    • HP Spectre Folio GbPS ACPC
    • Lenovo Miix 630
    • Lenovo Yoga
    • LG X Charge
    • LG V30S
    • LG V35 ThinQ
    • LG G7 ThinQ
    • LG Stylo 4
    • LG V40 ThinQ
    • Nuu A6LC
    • Orbic Wonder
    • ZTE Blade Max 2s

Editor's Notes

Written by RevOne | Staff
  • Credit approval req. Req. AutoPay, eBill, and port-in from postpaid carrier. Savings until 4/30/2020; then $60/mo. for line 1, $40/mo. for line 2 & $30/mo./line for lines 3-5. Reqs. AutoPay (discount applied w/in 2 invoices), new account, bring your own eligible device & Sprint SIM card. Refer to the forum thread for additional information & discussion. -johnny_miller
  • Updated 8/19/18: You may also refer to this article for more information. -Corwin
No longer included:

10GB of high-speed data per line to use toward mobile hotspot, VPN and Peer-2-Peer usage. Once your 10GB is used up:
  • Continue at up to 2G speeds (32 Kbps) on our network for no additional cost, or
  • Purchase more on-network high-speed data for $15/1GB to tide you over for the rest of your bill cycle.

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Written by andrewmackoul
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Update: The official end date to sign-up for this offer is 4/4/19 (and will not be extended again). Plans will remain active for one year from your sign-up date (promotion discount will be retired in full on 4/30/2020).

Sprint is offering 1-Year Unlimited Talk, Text & Data for Free (pay only the monthly tax/fees per line) when you bring an eligible unlocked smartphone. Thanks andrewmackoul and comintel

Note, you will be required a purchase a Sprint SIM card to take advantage of this offer (SIM card is $2.99 ea. and $10 shipping & handling + tax).

Plan includes:
  • Unlimited data, talk and text
    • Video at speeds up to 1080p -> now 480p (DVD quality)
    • Music at up to 1.5Mbps -> now 500 Kbps
    • Gaming streams at up to 8Mbps -> now 2Mbps
    • Unlimited 4G LTE data for most everything else. Data deprioritization applies during congestion.
After 4/30/2020 (or the one-year end date noted on your account, whichever comes first), the price will become:
  • Line 1: $60/mo.
  • Line 2: $40/mo.
  • Lines 3-5: $20/mo. each per line
  • Pricing shown with AutoPay. Add $5/mo. per line without AutoPay.


Eligible Devices (updated 3/11/19, domestic versions). Must be unlocked and/or compatible with Sprint SIM card and network.
Note, other phones may be eligible. If your phone isn't listed below, you may check compatibility here or on the promotion page by clicking on the "Get Started" link:
  • Apple iPhone
    • Apple iPhone 5c (Verizon only)
    • Apple iPhone 5s (Verizon only)
    • Apple iPhone 6
    • Apple iPhone 6 Plus
    • Apple iPhone 6s
    • Apple iPhone 6s Plus
    • Apple iPhone 7 (Verizon only)
    • Apple iPhone 7 Plus (Verizon only)
    • Apple iPhone 8 (Verizon only)
    • Apple iPhone 8 Plus (Verizon only)
    • Apple iPhone SE
    • Apple iPhone X (Verizon only)
  • Google
    • Google Nexus 5 (16 & 32 GB – black/white/red) (Verizon only)
    • Google Nexus 5X (all versions)
    • Google Nexus 6 (32 & 64 GB – black/white)
    • Google Nexus 6P (all versions)
    • Google Pixel
    • Google Pixel XL
    • Google Pixel 2
    • Google Pixel XL 2
    • Google Pixel 3
    • Google Pixel XL 3
  • Samsung
    • Samsung Galaxy Note8 Special Edition
    • Samsung Galaxy S7 edge Special Edition
    • Samsung Galaxy S7 Special Edition
    • Samsung Galaxy S8 (Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile)
    • Samsung Galaxy S8+ (Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile)
    • Samsung Galaxy S8 Special Edition
    • Samsung Galaxy S8+ Special Edition
    • Samsung Galaxy S9 Special Edition
    • Samsung Galaxy S9+ Special Edition
    • Samsung Galaxy Note9
    • Samsung Galaxy S10
    • Samsung Galaxy S10e
    • Samsung Galaxy S10+
  • Motorola
    • moto e4
    • moto e4 plus
    • moto g4
    • moto g4 play
    • moto g4 plus
    • moto g5 plus
    • moto g5s plus special edition
    • moto g6
    • moto g6 play
    • moto G7 Reo
    • moto x pure edition
    • moto x4
    • moto z2 play
    • moto z3 play
  • Other Brands
    • Alcatel IDOL5
    • Asus NovaGo
    • BLU S1/VIVO S
    • Essential Phone
    • HTC One A9 (Sprint Version only)
    • HP Spectre Folio GbPS ACPC
    • Lenovo Miix 630
    • Lenovo Yoga
    • LG X Charge
    • LG V30S
    • LG V35 ThinQ
    • LG G7 ThinQ
    • LG Stylo 4
    • LG V40 ThinQ
    • Nuu A6LC
    • Orbic Wonder
    • ZTE Blade Max 2s

Editor's Notes

Written by RevOne | Staff
  • Credit approval req. Req. AutoPay, eBill, and port-in from postpaid carrier. Savings until 4/30/2020; then $60/mo. for line 1, $40/mo. for line 2 & $30/mo./line for lines 3-5. Reqs. AutoPay (discount applied w/in 2 invoices), new account, bring your own eligible device & Sprint SIM card. Refer to the forum thread for additional information & discussion. -johnny_miller
  • Updated 8/19/18: You may also refer to this article for more information. -Corwin
No longer included:

10GB of high-speed data per line to use toward mobile hotspot, VPN and Peer-2-Peer usage. Once your 10GB is used up:
  • Continue at up to 2G speeds (32 Kbps) on our network for no additional cost, or
  • Purchase more on-network high-speed data for $15/1GB to tide you over for the rest of your bill cycle.

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Guess they are finally valuing their service quality at zero dollars!! Having unfortunate experience of being a sprint customer, I wholeheartedly concur with the valuation of their service.
Can I cancel after the first year?
Hi! I have ten specific questions that only pertain to my individual circumstances. I epitomize laziness and my sense of entitlement is impervious to reason. Therefore it is the responsibility of anyone and everyone who reads this to find the answers to my questions.

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Jun 16, 2017
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FederlineYo
Jun 16, 2017
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Quote from lowrck :
Yep, got the sim free at bestbuy and called in to get it activated
Do all best buy stores stock sprint sim kits?? I m lookin to buy one for the iphone 6s Thanks
Jun 16, 2017
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mattbarnes
Jun 16, 2017
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Asking a previous question a different way...

I need to call Sprint once my SIM card arrives to port in my number and activate the service. I am porting in a Google Voice line and an unlocked Galaxy S8... If I tell them that I am porting from Verizon, will they be able to tell that it is actually from Google Voice? Or won't they care?
Jun 16, 2017
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cardboardbox
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Quote from gurubhai :
I don't Don't see account number. Is it because I have basic freedompop service ?. I just see email address on account information and contact info.
its under "Phone Number Port Out Info" in account settings.
Jun 16, 2017
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lou2004
Jun 16, 2017
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Quote from mattbarnes :
Asking a previous question a different way...

I need to call Sprint once my SIM card arrives to port in my number and activate the service. I am porting in a Google Voice line and an unlocked Galaxy S8... If I tell them that I am porting from Verizon, will they be able to tell that it is actually from Google Voice? Or won't they care?
online only only ask for account number, pin and last 4 of SSN. I'm not sure about calling in.
Last edited by lou2004 June 16, 2017 at 11:57 AM.
Jun 16, 2017
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verdi1987
Jun 16, 2017
799 Posts
Eligibility check says my unlocked iPhone SE is ineligible.
Jun 16, 2017
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LiterallyUnlimited
Jun 16, 2017
135 Posts
Quote from jchad214 :
I have questions. My iPhone 6s was a sim-free version and was on R+ but was never on Ting. It's now on Verizon prepaid. My Nexus 5 was on R+ as well but not sure if it was ever on Ting or not. It was on another Sprint MVNO for sure but now is not on anything. Does that mean I can't use them on Sprint until I change ownership codes?
Very likely. Ring+ used the same ownership code (specifically, "PLBL") that Ting CDMA uses. If the serial number flag is set to PLBL, Sprint will not allow it to be activated. Ting proactively purges inactive Ting devices back to the other side, called "SPCS", but some inevitably fall through the cracks because people leave them as inactive on their Ting accounts, for example.

It's a trivial change on behalf of the MVNO as long as the agent you're working for knows what they're doing (hint: Ting advisors always do!) and how to best help you. And while RingPlus wasn't technically bought by Ting, we offered all their customers an opportunity to switch over, and have the resources to help them port out, or flip ownership codes, or to become TIng customers.
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Couple of questions:

1. Is it confirmed that a Tmobile prepaid will work? I can't find the t number, i just use the phone number to log in.

2. Are these the best deals for a new phone that will work (other than craigslist, etc.):
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/find/cart.jsp
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EZC9...B01J88GV0C

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befriendly
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I am very impressed how quickly they were able to transfer both numbers from (Verizon and T-mobile) in one go on-line without any hassles.
So far, good experience and both phones are working as expected on the network. Let's see how the road test will they will sustain in the mountain terrain we live in Denver, CO.

Thanks OP and rest of the group on Slickdeals and comments and directions from everyone in this thread.
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Jun 16, 2017
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Quote from mayanknyu :
what a nightmare

on wed i saw the offer and went to the sprint store to get a sim card. called on the phone confirmed the promotion and set up a new account with sprint.
porting took 24 hours. verizon released my numbe but sprint could not activate it. i have a unlocked iphone 7+ from verizon. they asked me to reset the phone which makes no sense since the sim was not getting registered.
after 3-4 hours on the phone they finally ported the number
data worked but calls didnt for a few more hours. texts took longer
coverage in chicago is bad. t mobile ipad sim has better connectivity than this sprint

free is free but please be prepared to spend a few hours with sprint if things dont go according to plan.
hope others have a better experiance
Just letting others know that I am having a difficult time as well. This might not be worth it after all. I am already regretting it--should have listened to the folks who said "wouldn't have Sprint even if they paid me."

I will try to summarize my experience from the last two days. Got free SIM from the fruit stand for my iPhone 7. Called to activate this "web exclusive offer." I was transferred multiple times because no one was aware of this deal, repeated my information at least on five different occasions, then was told to physically proof my identity at a Sprint Store. The in-store CSR-in-training decided to start a new account, wasting all the work I have done 'til now. I was still on the phone with the other rep continuously for 90 minutes while showing my two forms of ID's and reciting my personal information for the 432432nd time. They might have ran my credit twice at this point.

Finally, account is set up and I continue my conversation with the rep over the phone. She insisted there would be a $30 activation fee. After some back and forth, she agreed to remove the charge, but not without a hard sell me of the protection plans. Initiated porting from FreedomPop. Signed up for the auto-payment to avoid the $5 fee.

The number was successfully ported over about 8 hours later. The notification on the account suggested that I call to make the transition quicker since the old carrier has already released the number. An activation that needs an activation, whatever that means. The rep tested the phone with me. I was able to make calls, text, etc. I did not test the data since I was on WiFi but saw it was 3G. I later realized 3G is really 1X--unusable at all in Los Angeles. It is still unclear at this point, but it is possible that this is a problem with my iPhone 7. I should also note that the online account was a complete mess, auto-pay was not set-up either.

Then, it brings us to the present day--second day of service. Side story: my dog has been having bloody stool since early morning, needed medical attention ASAP. While attempting call the vet, calls did not go through and it said "your account cannot be validated." My dog was exploding from both ends while I was trying to straighten this out with Sprint (waiting for vet to open). After over an hour of transfers, Sprint found out that my account has been cancelled by accident... on my second day of service! They dropped my call while they were trying to reinstate the account. Unbelievable.

I am beyond furious and frustrated. Again, just want to share my experience, not exactly complaining since this is free, and I have other choices. On the brighter note, the dog just needed some antibiotics. Phew.
Last edited by Eightstar June 16, 2017 at 12:19 PM.
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Quote from verdi1987 :
Eligibility check says my unlocked iPhone SE is ineligible.
Try it multiple times. Mine were getting rejected and then randomly got accepted other attempts.
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Oh, 20K AA points, thanks Sprint!
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Quote from Eightstar :
Just letting others know that I am having a difficult time as well. This might not be worth it after all. I am already regretting it--should have listened to the folks who said "wouldn't have Sprint even if they paid me."

I will try to summarize my experience from the last two days. Got free SIM from the fruit stand for my iPhone 7. Called to activate this "web exclusive offer." I was transferred multiple times because no one was aware of this deal, repeated my information at least on five different occasions, then was told to physically proof my identity at a Sprint Store. The in-store CSR-in-training decided to start a new account, wasting all the work I have done 'til now. I was still on the phone with the other rep continuously for 90 minutes while showing my two forms of ID's and reciting my personal information for the 432432nd time. They might have ran my credit twice at this point.

Finally, account is set up and I continue my conversation with the rep over the phone. She insisted there would be a $30 activation fee. After some back and forth, she agreed to remove the charge, but not without a hard sell me of the protection plans. Initiated porting from FreedomPop. Signed up for the auto-payment to avoid the $5 fee.

The number was successfully ported over about 8 hours later. The notification on the account suggested that I call to make the transition quicker since the old carrier has already released the number. An activation that needs an activation, whatever that means. The rep tested the phone with me. I was able to make calls, text, etc. I did not test the data since I was on WiFi but saw it was 3G. I later realized 3G is really 1X--unusable at all in Los Angeles. It is still unclear at this point, but it is possible that this is a problem with my iPhone 7. I should also note that the online account was a complete mess, auto-pay was not set-up either.

Then, it brings us to the present day--second day of service. Side story: my dog has been having bloody stool since early morning, needed medical attention ASAP. While attempting call the vet, calls did not go through and it said "your account cannot be validated." My dog was exploding from both ends while I was trying to straighten this out with Sprint (waiting for vet to open). After over an hour of transfers, Sprint found out that my account has been cancelled by accident... on my second day of service! They dropped my call while they were trying to reinstate the account. Unbelievable.

I am beyond furious and frustrated. Again, just want to share my experience, not exactly complaining since this is free, and I have other choices. On the brighter note, the dog just needed some antibiotics. Phew.
"your account cannot be validated." i had this for over 12 hours
finally googled on how to reset settings on sprint network and then after a few restarts it started to work.
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Quote from WuyiL :
Oh, 20K AA points, thanks Sprint!
Whawhawhat?!?!?
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NICEElife
Jun 16, 2017
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Reporting back after activation:
I placed an order on Tuesday evening and received the SIM card Thursday afternoon. Was able to activate the line online.

A rep called and asked if it was a good time for them to port in the number. I was on the phone for 90 mins with a few different reps when they realized I was porting from MintSIM, not a post-paid carrier. Finally a rep authorized it and said I would get the promo even when I'm switching from Mint.

Now I just need to make sure I get service on my iPhone 6. It's the unlocked version from the Apple Store, but I keep getting "no service" even after a reboot. Anyone has any idea why this is working?

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Quote from NICEElife :
Reporting back after activation:
I placed an order on Tuesday evening and received the SIM card Thursday afternoon. Was able to activate the line online.

A rep called and asked if it was a good time for them to port in the number. I was on the phone for 90 mins with a few different reps when they realized I was porting from MintSIM, not a post-paid carrier. Finally a rep authorized it and said I would get the promo even when I'm switching from Mint.

Now I just need to make sure I get service on my iPhone 6. It's the unlocked version from the Apple Store, but I keep getting "no service" even after a reboot. Anyone has any idea why this is working?
Your number hasn't been released from Mint yet.

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