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

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(w/ Eligible Device, SIM Req.)at Sprint
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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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Jul 15, 2017 4:15 AM
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invadersevlowJul 15, 2017 4:15 AM
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Quote from Genghis_Khan :
"took like 5 minutes including phone boot. phone rep was calm and pleasant, and so was i."
I'm glad you had a more pleasant experience, mine falls right in line with past experiences. Maybe its just Apple devices they treat this way?
Jul 15, 2017 4:53 AM
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Jimi542Jul 15, 2017 4:53 AM
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Quote from DrRad :
What issues did you have with credit check? Did you need to have the E4 added to sprints database?
Just got my E4, it worked without having to add it to Sprint's database. Ported super fast from my Net10 account that I had for about 5 mintues! lol
Jul 15, 2017 5:36 AM
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hodaddyJul 15, 2017 5:36 AM
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Quote from Jimi542 :
Just got my E4, it worked without having to add it to Sprint's database. Ported super fast from my Net10 account that I had for about 5 mintues! lol
Which sim did you use?
Jul 15, 2017 5:41 AM
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VerniculousJul 15, 2017 5:41 AM
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Quote from LaB4423 :
Sprint messed up the number porting part. I entered in all the account information for my T-Mobile (prepaid) number, and they ended up porting my Simple Mobile (prepaid) number. I'm not sure how that happened. My T-Mobile and Simple Mobile didn't share the same account information.
The only way that can happen is if you screwed up and gave them the Simple Mobile info.
Jul 15, 2017 5:43 AM
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VerniculousJul 15, 2017 5:43 AM
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Quote from invadersevlow :
3. Contrary to my previous experience with Sprint, they now tie the SIM ICCID to the phone IMEI to the phone number
This has ALWAYS been the case since Sprint started using SIM cards when they started a 4G LTE network. If you remember it otherwise, your memory is faulty.
Jul 15, 2017 5:45 AM
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VerniculousJul 15, 2017 5:45 AM
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Quote from invadersevlow :
They cannot/will not simply swap SIMs to ANY other device, you MUST get a new SIM.
While you are correct that you can't do a simple SIM swap on Sprint (and NEVER have been able to do that), if the SIM card is the right type for the new device, you do NOT need to get a new SIM card. You can reassociate the SIM card with the new device.

But again, the SIM card you have must be the right type for the new device.
Jul 15, 2017 10:17 AM
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kz511653Jul 15, 2017 10:17 AM
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Quote from kz511653 :
I just activated my iphone6 and the rep at phone customer service told me I will get the 1 year free plan, now after activation my online portal is showing $45 plan with 2gb data. This is not what I signed up for. What should I do??
Update:
After calling CSR everyday for nearly a week and getting transferred from one dept to another Sprint finally put me on a correct free BYOD plan. Whenever I call Sprint, I ask the CSR to put notes on my account of what we discussed and how much more days I have to wait, this helped me not to explain everything again and escalating my calls to manager.

So now, even though I am on Free Unlimited BYOD plan, my bill still says $45. Confused

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Jul 15, 2017 11:57 AM
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garymeter48Jul 15, 2017 11:57 AM
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Quote from kz511653 :
Update:
After calling CSR everyday for nearly a week and getting transferred from one dept to another Sprint finally put me on a correct free BYOD plan. Whenever I call Sprint, I ask the CSR to put notes on my account of what we discussed and how much more days I have to wait, this helped me not to explain everything again and escalating my calls to manager.

So now, even though I am on Free Unlimited BYOD plan, my bill still says $45. Confused
Attached is a screen shot of my BYOD first bill. The total amount due is $4.13.
Jul 15, 2017 12:44 PM
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WuyiLJul 15, 2017 12:44 PM
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Quote from kz511653 :
Update:
After calling CSR everyday for nearly a week and getting transferred from one dept to another Sprint finally put me on a correct free BYOD plan. Whenever I call Sprint, I ask the CSR to put notes on my account of what we discussed and how much more days I have to wait, this helped me not to explain everything again and escalating my calls to manager.

So now, even though I am on Free Unlimited BYOD plan, my bill still says $45. Confused
Sorry to hear that.
Last edited by WuyiL July 15, 2017 at 06:09 AM.
Jul 15, 2017 12:58 PM
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bballman1000Jul 15, 2017 12:58 PM
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Quote from DrRad :
What issues did you have with credit check? Did you need to have the E4 added to sprints database?
It didn't go through online. When I called in, they had trouble validating the information - but after some time they realized it was because we had a sprint account ~2-3 years ago, and the SSN was still associated with that account. That fixed whatever issues they had on their end.

I had to give them the E4 IMEI as well as the 20 digit number from the 416q sim when I called in after getting the correct sim card -- I think they put it in then.
Jul 15, 2017 1:26 PM
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hodaddyJul 15, 2017 1:26 PM
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Quote from kz511653 :
Update:
After calling CSR everyday for nearly a week and getting transferred from one dept to another Sprint finally put me on a correct free BYOD plan. Whenever I call Sprint, I ask the CSR to put notes on my account of what we discussed and how much more days I have to wait, this helped me not to explain everything again and escalating my calls to manager.

So now, even though I am on Free Unlimited BYOD plan, my bill still says $45. Confused
Search for 'Marci'. She can help you.
Jul 15, 2017 3:22 PM
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jurassitol1Jul 15, 2017 3:22 PM
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Quote from kz511653 :
Update:
After calling CSR everyday for nearly a week and getting transferred from one dept to another Sprint finally put me on a correct free BYOD plan. Whenever I call Sprint, I ask the CSR to put notes on my account of what we discussed and how much more days I have to wait, this helped me not to explain everything again and escalating my calls to manager.

So now, even though I am on Free Unlimited BYOD plan, my bill still says $45. Confused
Same here, i got 3 phones on mine, only two show up and ive called multiple times. They told me they will do it manually. Its been 3 days.
Jul 15, 2017 5:57 PM
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ECartmanJul 15, 2017 5:57 PM
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Quote from hodaddy :
Which sim did you use?
It had to be the 416Q. The Moto E4 only works with that SIM. It won't even work with the 506C "universal SIM" (a "CSIM"). The 416Q is an "ISIM".
Sprint SIMS [bestcellular.com]

On Sprint's website it says: "Open-market Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+, Motorola Z2 Play and Moto E4 phones must purchase ISIM cards."
Jul 15, 2017 7:27 PM
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Mcmcmcmcmcmc1234Jul 15, 2017 7:27 PM
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I'm wondering if anyone has been able to enable wifi calling on their iPhone 6s? I tried it and I could not. it said to call Sprint. When I did, they said this promo does not allow wifi calling. Yet my brother was able to enable it on his Samsung s8.

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Jul 15, 2017 7:31 PM
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hodaddyJul 15, 2017 7:31 PM
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Quote from ECartman :
It had to be the 416Q. The Moto E4 only works with that SIM. It won't even work with the 506C "universal SIM" (a "CSIM"). The 416Q is an "ISIM".
Sprint SIMS [bestcellular.com]

On Sprint's website it says: "Open-market Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+, Motorola Z2 Play and Moto E4 phones must purchase ISIM cards."
That's what i thought but this comment below states he used the boost universal sim which i thought was the same as the sprint universal sim
Quote from bballman1000 :
So I finally got the phone, sim, plan active and number ported. Let me outline the massively convoluted approach it took to get it done.

Bought the E4 via BBY deal. Got the phone and needed a sim card. Saw that I needed a "Special" Sim card (SIMGLW416Q). I went to about 4 different corporate and noncorporate stores to get it and none of them had it or would sell it to me. Finally the last corporate store I went to said he looked it up and it wasn't the 416q, but the 506c....so I thought wth and bought it. But it was the wrong sim card (duh). So I called sprint's number and they said they would send me the correct sim card - which they DID NOT. Finally I followed garymeter48's advice and bought the darned sim from BBY -- http://www.bestbuy.com/site/boost...Id=5887020 -- Get the boost mobile one that has three sim cards. Also, they had trouble ringing it up, so they finally put a bunch of 0's in the IMEI (which was fine). Then I set up the account (which took several phone calls bc the credit check didn't work out). After the account was set up, they couldn't port the ATT gophone number. After several calls back and forth, I called 1-888-898-7685 - and I was told there was no pin for the gophone (sprint needs to leave that blank) and they could put whatever 4 numbers for the SSN. Finally it has worked out - hopefully after all this the billing ends up being correct.

TL;DR Re: Moto E4
1) get the sim card from BBY (using boost mobile kit)
2) Do not go to sprint store.
3) for gophone transfer - pin is blank, they use name and phone number. SSN can be any 4 digits.

Hope this helps at least one of you.

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