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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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Quote from macrokelvin :
Boost S8 has to clear FED and change MVNO flag (device ownership) from PLBL (Private Label) to SPCS (Sprint PCS).

The line (service plan) is linked/tied to the device IMEI and SIM ICCID. You can use the existing SIM if it's compatible with the new device. You have to associate/pair the new device IMEI with the SIM ICCID online from your account or call Sprint to do it before you can use/activate the new device.

See above.

Keep calling until you find someone who knows how to do it. iP7 with Intel modem will not work on Sprint.

A few people have reported seeing the free plan ($5) while trying to add a new line with device installment via BB online, but none have reported successfully ordered and keeping the free line. I can't confirm this as I don't see the free plan ($5) on my wife's account when trying to add a new line via BB online. I think if you are able to complete the order and activate the new device with installment on the free plan ($5) via BB online, the order and free plan ($5) will stick unless you call Sprint and alert Marcelo Claure of the loophole.

The rep gave you wrong info. You cam swap/switch device anytime. You cannot upgrade (i.e., lease or buy a new device with installment) on the free line prior to 10/1/17.

See above.

Samsung Pay works because you are flashing with official Samsung firmware. No rooting and no custom firmware.

You can add new lines to buy the phones from BB deals anytime. Just don't upgrade your free lines.

The website is glitchy and will also time out when it's busy. Try again later.

You can swap device anytime. The new device has to be paired with the existing SIM before you can activate it. If the existing SIM is not compatible with the new device, you have to swap to a compatible SIM. You can do all this online yourself if you already have access to your account; else, you have to call Sprint to do it.

Ask Sprint to add the IMEI to the Sprint database; may take several calls as not many reps know how to do it. Flash the T-Mobile unlocked S8 to XAA firmware. You can mix and match firmware files, depending on what you want and how you want to set up your phone. All can be done quite easily if you are an advanced/experienced phone user.

For new customer only; you cannot add this offer to your existing Sprint account.

The iPhone must be inactive before you can change the MVNO flag.

You have to ask Sprint to add the IMEI (using their DNA2 tool) onto the Sprint database, then you have to pair the IMEI with the SIM ICCID on your account before you can activate/use it.

He's on vacation with his lady friends. He will be back today Big Grin

You cannot upgrade the free plan/line prior to 10/1/17. I have mentioned this many times.

It will be unlocked.

You can use your existing SIM as long as it's compatible with the Sprint network and your device.

You can swap device anytime (see my comment somewhere above).

Most unlockers have the ability to "clean" the FED also for a fee. For Apple devices, Apple recently made some changes to the Apple GSX servers, where you can't SIM unlock any Apple device before the FED is clear; the unlockers are happy to comply because they are making extra $$$ from "cleaning" FED Big Grin

Contact Marci or Elisa. Both are very nice ladies:

Marci Carris
SVP Customer Management
6200 Sprint Pkwy
Overland Park, KS 66251
(913) 323-3931
[email protected]

Elisa Manzo
VP Customer Service
6200 Sprint Pkwy
Overland Park, KS 66251
(913) 315-4477
[email protected]
Nice work, man. ThNk you. 2 Quick question, if I add a line with new installation ( for iPhone 8) on this free account, how much is the month cost for the added line? hopefully, it will be $20, and I can payoff then cancel the line within 15 days for full refund. Also, you mention 10/1/2017 many times, does it means 120 days is an approximation number, 10/1 is the actual cut line no matter I open account on 6/20 or 7/30?
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My credit is new - equifax : 2 month old, transunion: 5 month old. Will it pass the credit check? Thanks
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Quote from ThongHiep :
My credit is new - equifax : 2 month old, transunion: 5 month old. Will it pass the credit check? Thanks
You'll likely have a very high down-payment, as credit typically requires age of accounts, which you don't have.
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Quote from macrokelvin :
Boost S8 has to clear FED and change MVNO flag (device ownership) from PLBL (Private Label) to SPCS (Sprint PCS).

The line (service plan) is linked/tied to the device IMEI and SIM ICCID. You can use the existing SIM if it's compatible with the new device. You have to associate/pair the new device IMEI with the SIM ICCID online from your account or call Sprint to do it before you can use/activate the new device.

See above.

Keep calling until you find someone who knows how to do it. iP7 with Intel modem will not work on Sprint.

A few people have reported seeing the free plan ($5) while trying to add a new line with device installment via BB online, but none have reported successfully ordered and keeping the free line. I can't confirm this as I don't see the free plan ($5) on my wife's account when trying to add a new line via BB online. I think if you are able to complete the order and activate the new device with installment on the free plan ($5) via BB online, the order and free plan ($5) will stick unless you call Sprint and alert Marcelo Claure of the loophole.

The rep gave you wrong info. You cam swap/switch device anytime. You cannot upgrade (i.e., lease or buy a new device with installment) on the free line prior to 10/1/17.

See above.

Samsung Pay works because you are flashing with official Samsung firmware. No rooting and no custom firmware.

You can add new lines to buy the phones from BB deals anytime. Just don't upgrade your free lines.

The website is glitchy and will also time out when it's busy. Try again later.

You can swap device anytime. The new device has to be paired with the existing SIM before you can activate it. If the existing SIM is not compatible with the new device, you have to swap to a compatible SIM. You can do all this online yourself if you already have access to your account; else, you have to call Sprint to do it.

Ask Sprint to add the IMEI to the Sprint database; may take several calls as not many reps know how to do it. Flash the T-Mobile unlocked S8 to XAA firmware. You can mix and match firmware files, depending on what you want and how you want to set up your phone. All can be done quite easily if you are an advanced/experienced phone user.

For new customer only; you cannot add this offer to your existing Sprint account.

The iPhone must be inactive before you can change the MVNO flag.

You have to ask Sprint to add the IMEI (using their DNA2 tool) onto the Sprint database, then you have to pair the IMEI with the SIM ICCID on your account before you can activate/use it.

He's on vacation with his lady friends. He will be back today Big Grin

You cannot upgrade the free plan/line prior to 10/1/17. I have mentioned this many times.

It will be unlocked.

You can use your existing SIM as long as it's compatible with the Sprint network and your device.

You can swap device anytime (see my comment somewhere above).

Most unlockers have the ability to "clean" the FED also for a fee. For Apple devices, Apple recently made some changes to the Apple GSX servers, where you can't SIM unlock any Apple device before the FED is clear; the unlockers are happy to comply because they are making extra $$$ from "cleaning" FED Big Grin

Contact Marci or Elisa. Both are very nice ladies:

Marci Carris
SVP Customer Management
6200 Sprint Pkwy
Overland Park, KS 66251
(913) 323-3931
[email protected]

Elisa Manzo
VP Customer Service
6200 Sprint Pkwy
Overland Park, KS 66251
(913) 315-4477
[email protected]
Omg Elise fixed what two weeks of chats and escalations didn't fix within two hours! It is amazing! Thank you so much for your help! I am finally on the correct plan. I would triple rep you if I could. If you ever need a T-Mobile Tuesday code, I'm your man 😀
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Quote from Verniculous :
This is implemented in Sprint's DMD correct?

I don't think you can get a TMobile Samsung device whitelisted by Sprint. Even though we all know the hardware is the same, Sprint won't do it because it would require flashing to make the device compatible. I have never heard of anyone getting a non-Sprint Samsung device whitelisted by Sprint.

iPhones yes, Samsungs no.

OK so they can bribe someone in Sprint with access to the DMD.

So then Apple's servers must interact with Sprint's DMD to find out FED status before issuing the SIM unlock.
Quote from Verniculous :
This is implemented in Sprint's DMD correct?

I don't think you can get a TMobile Samsung device whitelisted by Sprint. Even though we all know the hardware is the same, Sprint won't do it because it would require flashing to make the device compatible. I have never heard of anyone getting a non-Sprint Samsung device whitelisted by Sprint.

iPhones yes, Samsungs no.

OK so they can bribe someone in Sprint with access to the DMD.

So then Apple's servers must interact with Sprint's DMD to find out FED status before issuing the SIM unlock.
Can sprint add the imei of my device to their database. I got multiple confirmations from t mobile and Samsung that my device is not blacklisted and I have let sprint know about this. They have raised a clickit ticket. Do u think this will work. or is there any other way that can be done to make this work. Thanks in advance
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Quote from macrokelvin :
Ask Sprint to add the IMEI to the Sprint database; may take several calls as not many reps know how to do it. Flash the T-Mobile unlocked S8 to XAA firmware. You can mix and match firmware files, depending on what you want and how you want to set up your phone. All can be done quite easily if you are an advanced/experienced phone user.

Can sprint add the imei of my device to their database. I got multiple confirmations from t mobile and Samsung that my device is not blacklisted and I have let sprint know about this. They have raised a clickit ticket. Do u think this will work. or is there any other way that can be done to make this work. Thanks in advance
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Can you checkout without buying a SIM? I don't see an option to remove it before doing the credit review.

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Quote from skyrocker89 :
Can sprint add the imei of my device to their database.
What device do you have? If it is a TMobile Samsung device, no they cannot.

Quote from skyrocker89 :
I got multiple confirmations from t mobile and Samsung that my device is not blacklisted
Blacklisting has nothing to do with it. Neither does unlocking.

Quote from skyrocker89 :
and I have let sprint know about this. They have raised a clickit ticket. Do u think this will work.
No it will not work.

Quote from skyrocker89 :
or is there any other way that can be done to make this work. Thanks in advance
No it can't be done. Sprint will not whitelist your device. Period.
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sunnsm
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I am only getting 2Meg LTE speed. Not sure how long I will continue. Its just been less than a month aftter signing up
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Quote from sunnsm :
I am only getting 2Meg LTE speed. Not sure how long I will continue. Its just been less than a month aftter signing up
You get what you pay for.
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Quote from Verniculous :
You get what you pay for.
chatting with rep online
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are others getting good speed in IL west suburbs?
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Quote from sunnsm :
I am only getting 2Meg LTE speed. Not sure how long I will continue. Its just been less than a month aftter signing up
Those are decent enough speeds to do pretty much anything, plus its free. I'd take 2mbit everywhere than 200mbit in one spot.
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my other verizon phone is at 30Meg at same location

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Has anyone been able to get this offer for T-Mobile Samsung S8 or S8+? Are you able to get call, text and 4G LTE data working?

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