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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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lintas1
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.
luckymichael
Can I cancel after the first year?
SammyTheSalmon
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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Quote from mrhong21 :
Can anyone update model number for Galaxy S7 or S7 edge special edition? Thanks!
Special Edition or Open Market means unlocked in Sprint's book.
Quote from badpav :
What if the device is not linked with any MVNO? I have Moto X 2nd gen which was bought unlocked and never with any MVNO. How can I get this device added to sprint database?
What is the model number/part number?
Quote from Lovegasoline :
What about an older Moto G (4G LTE...1st or 2nd generation) from Cricket?
I checked the number and IMEI on Sprint's website and it was rejected.

Anyway to get this phone accepted or is it dead in the water?
What is the model number/part number?
Quote from opfreak :
can I buy a phone from the list (my s7 doesn't work directly) and use that imei number to get my account setup?

or do I have to actually activate that phone on Verizon?
Don't have to activate anything on Verizon.
Quote from shinmiri :
Anyone knows if unlocked T-Mobile s8 plus work on sprint? It seems to be missing CDMA bands but asking here just to make sure.
Yes, the hardware is identical. If you are an advanced/experienced phone user, just flash it to XAA/XAA/SPR or XAA/SPR/SPR to enable firmware support for all Sprint bands (you can mix and match firmware files) and then ask Sprint to add the IMEI onto the Sprint database.
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Lovegasoline
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Quote from macrokelvin :
Quote from Lovegasoline View Post :
What about an older Moto G (4G LTE...1st or 2nd generation) from Cricket?
I checked the number and IMEI on Sprint's website and it was rejected.

Anyway to get this phone accepted or is it dead in the water?


What is the model number/part number?
Moto G
KXB21.14-L1.45
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Quote from Lovegasoline :
Moto G
KXB21.14-L1.45
Moto G (XT1045) has no support (hardware and firmware) for Sprint network.
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bleuspeed
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Looking for some advice on how to deal with my situation (first world problems ... I know).

I did a couple of Sprint deals earlier this year, but ported out afterwards to close out (had line open for 3-4 months). In the process I ended up with 3 Sprint SIMs.

I decided to get in on the BYOD deal before it expires, and reactivate 3 lines of service on the SIMs I had, by porting in GV & FP numbers. However, I currently do not have any unlocked / Sprint phones on hand (all passed on to family offshore). But I had all the IMEI numbers of the phones, all of which are eligible.

So, I called the number 866 number above and spent an hour on the phone with the rep, giving him all the information (SIM ICCIDs, IMEIs, phone numbers, account numbers, PINs, etc.). In the end he put the order though successfully and I got an email saying welcome to Sprint. Everything till this point was all good.

Now the complication:

I assumed that the lines would just get activated and be sitting ready to use and waiting till I actually got hold of a phone to use the service eventually. However, it looks like to actually complete the port, I do need physically pop the SIMs in to the associated phone and turn on, based on the port status message below, for all 3 lines. Otherwise it appears I may not even get set up in the system and be able to operate my account online.

Quote :
Your number transfer has been authorized by your old provider and waiting for port activation. If you have received your phone, please call 866-437-1818 to complete your port. If you have not received your phone yet, please wait to call this number
Any creative suggestions on how I can get past this and activate the lines? Looks to me like I might have to find and pester friends to borrow their Sprint compatible phones and then call in to switch IMEIs and activate.

Also, is there a time limit within which I need to complete the port or risk it being cancelled?
Last edited by ayanster July 5, 2017 at 09:23 PM.
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Quote from aadedap :
Has anyone been successful with just swapping sims from devices without swapping IMEIs with Sprint?
NO

Has anyone gotten a Verizon Galaxy S8 to work with this plan?
yes. Check your IMEI on this promo's checker. If it doesn't pass you can have sprint add it to their database.

I should also add that it must be unlocked. https://www.gottabemobile.com/how...galaxy-s8/
Last edited by hodaddy July 5, 2017 at 09:49 PM.
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Quote from ayanster :
Looking for some advice on how to deal with my situation (first world problems ... I know).

I did a couple of Sprint deals earlier this year, but ported out afterwards to close out (had line open for 3-4 months). In the process I ended up with 3 Sprint SIMs.

I decided to get in on the BYOD deal before it expires, and reactivate 3 lines of service on the SIMs I had, by porting in GV & FP numbers. However, I currently do not have any unlocked / Sprint phones on hand (all passed on to family offshore). But I had all the IMEI numbers of the phones, all of which are eligible.

So, I called the number 866 number above and spent an hour on the phone with the rep, giving him all the information (SIM ICCIDs, IMEIs, phone numbers, account numbers, PINs, etc.). In the end he put the order though successfully and I got an email saying welcome to Sprint. Everything till this point was all good.

Now the complication:

I assumed that the lines would just get activated and be sitting ready to use and waiting till I actually got hold of a phone to use the service eventually. However, it looks like to actually complete the port, I do need physically pop the SIMs in to the associated phone and turn on, based on the port status message below, for all 3 lines:


Any creative suggestions on how I can get past this and activate the lines? Looks to me like I might have to find and pester friends to borrow their Sprint compatible phones and then call in to switch IMEIs and activate.

Also, is there a time limit within which I need to complete the port or risk it being cancelled?
You have to call Sprint to pair the SIM card with another device. I don't know how long Sprint would let you keep the lines without activation (i.e, without activated/working devices tie to the lines), but you don't have to activate or turn on any device to complete the number porting; that's not how number porting works.
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Quote from macrokelvin :
Special Edition or Open Market means unlocked in Sprint's book.

What is the model number/part number?

What is the model number/part number?

Don't have to activate anything on Verizon.

Yes, the hardware is identical. If you are an advanced/experienced phone user, just flash it to XAA/XAA/SPR or XAA/SPR/SPR to enable firmware support for all Sprint bands (you can mix and match firmware files) and then ask Sprint to add the IMEI onto the Sprint database.
Thanks a lot. I am not an advanced phone user.... What else can I do to make the unlocked T-Mobile phone work on sprint. I am too noob. Whatever you said doesn't really make sense to me.

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Quote from macrokelvin :
You have to call Sprint to pair the SIM card with another device. I don't know how long Sprint would let you keep the lines without activation (i.e, without activated/working devices tie to the lines), but you don't have to activate or turn on any device to complete the number porting; that's not how number porting works.
Ok. Thank you. I will get working on finding at least 1 phone that I might be able to use to activate the lines one by one by calling in and switching the IMEI. Hopefully they don't time out.
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I'm currently using my iphone 7 on Sprint with this free unlimited plan... and I bought an iphone SE from BB.

I want to use the iphone SE instead of current iphone 7.

How to swap the device?

Anyone could give me step by step instructions?

Thanks
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Quote from macrokelvin :
Moto G (XT1045) has no support (hardware and firmware) for Sprint network.

Thanks for the confirmation.
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Quote from SAGAJI :
I'm currently using my iphone 7 on Sprint with this free unlimited plan... and I bought an iphone SE from BB.

I want to use the iphone SE instead of current iphone 7.

How to swap the device?

Anyone could give me step by step instructions?

Thanks
ask chat agent or over phone to swap the phone and they will ask you imei of new phone (and/or iccid of sim if not linked to phone yet)....
its 2 min work....
also you can do it online from activate device option in mysprint dashboard..
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rkster09
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How much would be the monthly costs...(even as they advertise free)
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svsfan
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Quote from rkster09 :
How much would be the monthly costs...(even as they advertise free)
It depends on your location and tax rate. I pay $13.05 for five lines in SoCal.
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Quote from akhere :
ask chat agent or over phone to swap the phone and they will ask you imei of new phone (and/or iccid of sim if not linked to phone yet)....
its 2 min work....
also you can do it online from activate device option in mysprint dashboard..
After swapping the devices, I'm still eligible for the free plan?

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Quote from shinmiri :
Thanks a lot. I am not an advanced phone user.... What else can I do to make the unlocked T-Mobile phone work on sprint. I am too noob. Whatever you said doesn't really make sense to me.
Basically, you have to flash the unlocked T-Mobile S8+ with either the XAA firmware (which is from the US unlocked S8+) or the SPR firmware (which is from the Sprint S8+) to enable the Sprint radios/bands on the unlocked T-Mobile S8+, depending on your preference and how you want to configure the phone using ODIN. You can mix and match the firmware files (i.e., AP, CP, CSC, USERDATA, etc.). You can download the firmware files from either Android File Host, Updato, or SamMobile:
Code:
https://www.androidfilehost.com
https://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares
Quote from ayanster :
Ok. Thank you. I will get working on finding at least 1 phone that I might be able to use to activate the lines one by one by calling in and switching the IMEI. Hopefully they don't time out.
Glad to help.
Quote from SAGAJI :
I'm currently using my iphone 7 on Sprint with this free unlimited plan... and I bought an iphone SE from BB.

I want to use the iphone SE instead of current iphone 7.

How to swap the device?

Anyone could give me step by step instructions?

Thanks
Log into your Sprint account and swap it yourself by selecting activate a new device on the line you want to swap or call Sprint to swap. You can use the existing SIM. The SIM ICCID and iPhone SE IMEI must be paired correctly on your account before you can activate it. You did not mention which iPhone SE, so you may have to call Sprint to add the IMEI onto the Sprint database if it's not already on the database.
Quote from Lovegasoline :
Thanks for the confirmation.
Glad to help.

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