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

(w/ Eligible Device, SIM Req.)

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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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Written by andrewmackoul

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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 reader :
I opened a Sprint account to purchase the iPhone SE, paid it off, got it unlocked. Canceled my account within 14 days via chat. The rep said they'll issue credit for the bill amount next billing cycle, so bill is still open.

I want to sign up for the BYOD 1-year free plan. I'll bring in new eligible phone and number (both placeholders). I have SIM so I'm going to have to call to open the free account.

Can I use my existing Sprint account (bill pending) to add the BYOD Free plan? Would that risk the Free plan?
OR should I open a new account in wife's name so as not to risk the Free plan?

Asking because various posts hint at partial answer but they also involve other issues such as porting back the same number/phone. Looking for a clear answer.

Thanks
Have wife open free account. Port your number back into wife's free plan.
Jul 25, 2017
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Verniculous
Jul 25, 2017
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Quote from reader :
Can I use my existing Sprint account (bill pending) to add the BYOD Free plan?
Of course not.
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Verniculous
Jul 25, 2017
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Quote from broncosfan :
somehow selling the service? People would probably be willing to pay a lot
If people were willing to pay a lot for Sprint service, Sprint wouldn't be on the verge of bankruptcy.

Also, you would have to find someone whose credit was so bad that they couldn't pass a credit check even with a deposit otherwise they could open their own free line and who needed postpaid service for some reason such that a prepaid or MVNO line wouldn't work for them.

Then you would have find someone who didn't care about their privacy, didn't care that they would never have access to customer care so they wouldn't be able to troubleshoot any service issues or change their device and didn't care that they are giving up ownership of their number to a complete stranger.

Then you would have to deal with the fact that if they took their SIM out of the country, they could rack up international charges and you would have no way to know until the charges appeared on the account, which can take days to occur and by then thousands of dollars in international charges could have accumulated and you would be 100% responsible for those with no way to escape liability.


Quote from broncosfan :
Could I get throttled?
Sprint deprioritizes on a line by line basis.
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jneset
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Quote from reader :
I have SIM so I'm going to have to call to open the free account.
OR should I open a new account in wife's name so as not to risk the Free plan?
Online only, they can't help you if you call in. Just order some SIMs for $11-$20 & at that point you can then use your SIM if it helps you sleep better at night.
Wife's name, yup. Don't forget $50 referral credits/line!
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zcam28
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If you add another number on your 5/lines is that considered referral
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jcvu
Jul 25, 2017
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Anyone able to get Galaxy S8+ verizon version working on this deal?

I loaded my S8+ with the universal firmware. Called Sprint to open a Clickit ticket. I called in few days later to check on the ticket. It was closed but the IMEI number is still not recognized by Sprint system.

I really want to use my S8+ on the sprint network.

Thanks,
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reader
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Quote from jneset :
Online only, they can't help you if you call in. Just order some SIMs for $11-$20 & at that point you can then use your SIM if it helps you sleep better at night.
Wife's name, yup. Don't forget $50 referral credits/line!
Thanks for reply.

1) Why online only? I already have 2 Sprint SIMs. Don't want to waste $15 on another. I read in several posts that when people didn't want SIM they got act opened via Sprint Telesales Promo number 866-782-8777. Am I missing something?

2) Thanks for the reminder about referral. How does the referral work?
I went to the link in wiki, created a referral act. I thought I'll give referral to my wife, then she'll open a new account for Free BYOD.. But...when I put in my Sprint phone number (canceled) from the SE promo it says
"The Sprint Phone Number you provided is not eligible to participate"
How can I get the referral?
Quote from svsfan :
Have wife open free account. Port your number back into wife's free plan.
Thanks
Quote from Verniculous :
Of course not.
Thanks
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Quote from reader :
Thanks for reply.

1) Why online only? I already have 2 Sprint SIMs. Don't want to waste $15 on another. I read in several posts that when people didn't want SIM they got act opened via Sprint Telesales Promo number 866-782-8777. Am I missing something?

2) Thanks for the reminder about referral. How does the referral work?
I went to the link in wiki, created a referral act. I thought I'll give referral to my wife, then she'll open a new account for Free BYOD.. But...when I put in my Sprint phone number (canceled) from the SE promo it says
"The Sprint Phone Number you provided is not eligible to participate"
How can I get the referral?

Thanks

Thanks
You need to call if you want to use own sims. Both the referer and referee need to have active accounts and in good standing. Technically the free plan is excluded from referral promo but you can try doesn't cost you much time. You need to get referral from other sprint customer willing to refer you.
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sbiza
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Thanks OP finally got around to activate my phone. Unfortunately I got a my last 3 of my zip cod mixed with my phone number so when I put my real number in online it was does not match system but phone help was extremely helpful and got it taken care of.

Now if I can get better than .05-.5mbs download speed at home that I am getting at work. But my sprint hotspot at home has good speeds so my phone should.
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Does anyone have problem logging on to sprint.com ? It keeps taking me back to login afterI I authenticate
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Quote from svsfan :
You need to call if you want to use own sims. Both the referer and referee need to have active accounts and in good standing. Technically the free plan is excluded from referral promo but you can try doesn't cost you much time. You need to get referral from other sprint customer willing to refer you.
I can only get 1 50$ per Sprint Account right regardless of how many (free year) lines I sign-up under referer.
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svsfan
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Quote from ps200901 :
I can only get 1 50$ per Sprint Account right regardless of how many (free year) lines I sign-up under referer.
Well you got $50 more than the terms state. Did you open all lines on same day? You need to activate all lines within 7 days of account opening.

Also you can refer others for another $450 by end of year.
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att gophone porting

check status here says

https://shop2.sprint.com/en/wlnp/check.shtml

Your old carrier indicated that this number is no longer active with them and a number has to be active in order to transfer. Please call you old carrier to get it reactivated and then call 888-211-4727 and enter the number you are transferring so we can assist.

what now?
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xlckx
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Quote from kalpeshsoni :
att gophone porting

check status here says

https://shop2.sprint.com/en/wlnp/check.shtml

Your old carrier indicated that this number is no longer active with them and a number has to be active in order to transfer. Please call you old carrier to get it reactivated and then call 888-211-4727 and enter the number you are transferring so we can assist.

what now?
Do the Google Voice trick as a number if your phone is unlocked and compatible.

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Sprint is a piece of work.

Part 1
My wife has an 800+ credit score. She ordered the SIMs and got a letter saying her credit was denied. Called them and they said she needed to go into the store and verify identity with 2 pieces of ID. The store people were completely clueless so she called the credit department number listed on the letter. To cut a long story short after 3 hours in the store and talking to the credit dept they were unable to resolve it and they ran a 2nd credit application. Which Sprint denied again for some mysterious reason. "You will receive a letter in the mail explaining why".

Took 2 hard pulls for no reason.

Part 2
I ended up applying in my name and was approved instantly. My credit score is (slightly) lower than hers. Her iphone SE was switched to Sprint and all we see is 1x or 3G coverage. 2.06 Mbps down and 0.85 down. The Sprint cell site is 300 feet away!

My T-mobile is 27.7 Mbps down and 31.9 up. (Ok the T-mobile cell site is right on top of my office building; Sprint is 2 buildings away).

I was planning to switch too but now I'm having second thoughts...

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