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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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Anyone able to make any LG phone work? I have 5 lines on this BYOD plan but would like to buy an LG phone and use one of the lines on it. Which LG phone will work?
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Moonltmdn
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Sorry to ask but a search of s8 on this thread yielded different answers... will an unlocked T-Mobile S8 work with this?

I called last week to request a click it ticket to have my imei whitelisted but no luck so far. I haven't flashed it yet because I was waiting to get the imei approved first. Do I need to flash it first?

Just wondering if anybody here has been successful adding an unlocked T-Mobile s8.. If anyone has I'll escalate it, but if not I'll leave it alone Smilie
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Quote from Nick6280 :
Didn't work for me. I will just initiate a chat later today. Phone passed eligibility check but I still get a message that they can't swap when trying to change devices. I made sure to turn both devices off before clicking Activate.

Edit: Was able to successfully swap a Verizon iPhone onto my existing line via chat.
The online swap tool hasn't been working lately, unfortunately.
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Quote from xmonger :
Decided to give Sprint a try. Coming from T-Mobile.

Service is terrible. Call quality is bad and lte speeds are all over the place but generally slow in NYC.

Best part, got my bill for 7/21 to 7/21.

1 day $3.46

What kind of bs is that?
Sprint charges a month in advance. And there is a $1.99 monthly admin fee per line. $3.46 seems right.
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LiterallyUnlimited
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Quote from Moonltmdn :
Sorry to ask but a search of s8 on this thread yielded different answers... will an unlocked T-Mobile S8 work with this?

I called last week to request a click it ticket to have my imei whitelisted but no luck so far. I haven't flashed it yet because I was waiting to get the imei approved first. Do I need to flash it first?

Just wondering if anybody here has been successful adding an unlocked T-Mobile s8.. If anyone has I'll escalate it, but if not I'll leave it alone
No confirmations. Lots of anecdotes, no confirmations.
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Quote from Moonltmdn :
Sorry to ask but a search of s8 on this thread yielded different answers... will an unlocked T-Mobile S8 work with this?
I don't think there were different answers from reputable posters. Sprint won't whitelist a TMobile Samsung device.
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Verniculous
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Quote from Moonltmdn :
Just wondering if anybody here has been successful adding an unlocked T-Mobile s8..
No, no one has been successful getting a TMobile Samsung device whitelisted by Sprint.

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Quote from phatrabbitzz :
Anyone able to make any LG phone work? I have 5 lines on this BYOD plan but would like to buy an LG phone and use one of the lines on it. Which LG phone will work?
If you can get a hold of an eligible device from someone who has it active on another network, you can use that to get the free plan activated. Then switch to a Sprint LG phone later if you want to use an LG phone.

For instance, if you know someone with an eligible iPhone on another network you could use the iPhone IMEI to open a free line and of course you would need the right Sprint SIM. That would not disrupt their service on the other carrier. Then you could swap to the Sprint LG phone that you wanted to use but again, you would need the right Sprint SIM for the LG phone.

Kind of a hassle but IMO worth it for the free service if you really want to use an LG phone on Sprint.
Last edited by Verniculous July 26, 2017 at 09:15 AM.
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urstruly77
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Using the Moto G5 Plus on this free plan - very happy with the call quality compared to T-Mobile but my data speeds are only upto 3Mbps tops. It says LTE connection on the phone and not sure if its some setting on the phone but its a brand new Amazon ads based Moto G5 plus bought on prime day..

Coverage map for my area shows best LTE coverage per their website.. Anyone aware of any tweak I need to do to get better LTE speeds?
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Quote from Verniculous :
If you can get a hold of an eligible device from someone who has it active on another network, you can use that to get the free plan activated. Then switch to a Sprint LG phone later if you want to use an LG phone.

For instance, if you know someone with an eligible iPhone on another network you could use the iPhone IMEI to open a free line and of course you would need the right Sprint SIM. That would not disrupt their service on the other carrier. Then you could swap to the Sprint LG phone that you wanted to use but again, you would need the right Sprint SIM for the LG phone.

Kind of a hassle but IMO worth it for the free service if you really want to use an LG phone on Sprint.
You think Sprint SIM that came in my iPhone SE Best Buy Deal will be compatible for activating iPhone 5C? It had iOS 9.3.4 (so was probably packed between August 4, 2016 and August 25, 2016, maybe Sprint Universal SIMs were not available back in those days?
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Verniculous
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You think Sprint SIM that came in my iPhone SE Best Buy Deal will be compatible for activating iPhone 5C? It had iOS 9.3.4 (so was probably packed between August 4, 2016 and August 25, 2016, maybe Sprint Universal SIMs were not available back in those days?
According to this:

https://help.ting.com/hc/en-us/ar...r-SIM-Card

The iPhone SE uses the same SIM as the iPhone 5c - SIMOLW506TC
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Verniculous
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Quote from urstruly77 :
Using the Moto G5 Plus on this free plan - very happy with the call quality compared to T-Mobile but my data speeds are only upto 3Mbps tops. It says LTE connection on the phone and not sure if its some setting on the phone but its a brand new Amazon ads based Moto G5 plus bought on prime day..

Coverage map for my area shows best LTE coverage per their website.. Anyone aware of any tweak I need to do to get better LTE speeds?
That sounds about right for Sprint. Sprint oversells their service to MVNOs and their towers tend to be congested. Unless you are on Band 41, don't expect better than 3Mbps, which is still very usable for mobile needs. And even if you are on Band 41, if your tower is congested, it isn't going to be fast.

If Sprint service was reliable, with good coverage, good call quality and fast, then it wouldn't be free.
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Quote from Verniculous :
According to this:

https://help.ting.com/hc/en-us/ar...r-SIM-Card [ting.com]

The iPhone SE uses the same SIM as the iPhone 5c - SIMOLW506TC
Thanks a lot, really appreciate it. Upvoted + repped
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will sim card 436c work with iPhone 6s?

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I called promo line yesterday and opened the account using 1) a placeholder my wife's active Verizon iphone 5C, 2) ported my FP number, 3) SIM card I had.
I have the new BYOD account and logged in. Puzzled about several things.
  • The new Sprint BYOD account does not show any active device or service.
  • My FP account still shows my number that was to be ported out to Sprint!
1) How long should I wait for Sprint to activate the phone and service?

2) I have not installed the SIM in iPhone 5C because it is a placeholder and I do not want to mess up her verizon service. Do I need to 'activate' it by installing Sprint SIM?
In that case, will I be able to switch her iphone 5C back to Verizon SIM and Verizon service without affecting her phone number or service?

Thanks
Quote from svsfan :
You need to call if you want to use own sims.

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