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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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Written by andrewmackoul

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Sep 28, 2017 11:02 AM
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Genghis_KhanSep 28, 2017 11:02 AM
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Quote from LiterallyUnlimited :
Quick update: I'm still getting 10-15 requests per day on Reddit to flip devices to make them eligible, but I want to point out a few things.

1. Devices that started as Boost, Virgin or Sprint Prepaid are NOT eligible for Sprint Postpaid until you've met their unlock policy (12 months active with 12 months of payments). Cannot stress this enough. Still getting lots of people asking me to flip the flag on a Boost, VMU or SPP device. Even if I flip the flag, Sprint will refuse it.

2. If you ran your unlocked iPhone through Virgin Mobile or Boost Mobile's BYOD checker, it's likely your phone was re-SKU'ed to Boost or Virgin. I do not have the tools to fix this. I can tell you what the SKU is, but only Boost, Virgin or Sprint tech support have the ability to "re-SKU" a phone to make it eligible. If your unlocked iPhone has the MVNO flag set to SPCS but is still ineligible, THIS IS PROBABLY WHY. If anyone knows a trick to re-SKU Sprint phones (Boost dealers worth their salt typically know how), please let me know here or on Reddit at /u/LiterallyUnlimited.

3. Active phones cannot have their MVNO flags flipped. This includes any phones active on Ting CDMA, Google Fi or Twigby. You cannot set up your Fi account to cancel pending a port to Sprint, because the device will not be freed up off the network in order for me to flip the flag. Even if you force it to T-Mobile-only mode, or put the SIM in another device to only get GSM T-Mo service. You need to completely remove the hardware from your account by putting another piece of hardware on the Sprint side (another Nexus or Pixel), porting the Fi number to GVoice or another non-Sprint entity, or cancelling the Fi account completely

4. Please forward requests through me. I'm doing this as a favor to the community, rather than a direct part of my job. Please don't send emails to my company asking us to flip eligibility flags if you've never been a customer. I promise I will respond to ALL requests made here and on Reddit. Sometimes I have a day or two off -- it happens. But everyone who sends me a PM here or on Reddit at /u/LiterallyUnlimited will get a reply either that I can flip a flag, why I can't or what the SKU is that's preventing you from switching over.

Cheers!
Thanks for all the effort that you have done. I'm sure you have helped a lot on here. Repped.
Sep 28, 2017 11:13 AM
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tonymedicSep 28, 2017 11:13 AM
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Quote from comintel :
No Sprint goes by IMEI not sim ICCID. The phone will still be active on your paid account from Sprint's viewpoint unless/until you explicitly remove it.

Existing paid account holders are not eligible for the free plan.

Also the number port-in requirement refers to porting in a a number, not a phone.
so I will need to port postpaid sprint number out to att, H2O or T-Mobile first, which would deactivate sprint iPhone SE and make it eligible to port back?
Sep 28, 2017 11:16 AM
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Genghis_KhanSep 28, 2017 11:16 AM
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Quote from tonymedik :
I have H2O sims in hand and already opened free account with first line active. Do you guys say that it is easier to use T-Mobile to port out my unlocked postpaid sprint Iphones se and port back? Where can I get T-Mobile sims and which plan should I ask for?
When I had my phone number on H20 they gave me a hard time porting, saying it needs to be active for at least 5 days for your account to generate an account number and pin. I was able to port it on the 3rd day I think, by being persistent and calling often and trying to get a different rep. T-Mobile prepaid is awesome. You can set up a new pre paid account by calling their phone reps and they give you an account number and pin right away. Go with the $3 pay as you go plan and try to convince them that you don't want it "funded" at this time because you're not sure what plan you want yet. Others got lucky and was able to activate their account with no funds. I had to fund mine for $10 cuz I wanted to get it over with. I bought my t-mobile prepaid card on Amazon. Check t-mobile prepaid online looks like they have a promo for $10. Hurry September is almost over.
Sep 28, 2017 11:23 AM
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tonymedicSep 28, 2017 11:23 AM
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Quote from Genghis_Khan :
When I had my phone number on H20 they gave me a hard time porting, saying it needs to be active for at least 5 days for your account to generate an account number and pin. I was able to port it on the 3rd day I think, by being persistent and calling often and trying to get a different rep. T-Mobile prepaid is awesome. You can set up a new pre paid account by calling their phone reps and they give you an account number and pin right away. Go with the $3 pay as you go plan and try to convince them that you don't want it "funded" at this time because you're not sure what plan you want yet. Others got lucky and was able to activate their account with no funds. I had to fund mine for $10 cuz I wanted to get it over with. I bought my t-mobile prepaid card on Amazon. Check t-mobile prepaid online looks like they have a promo for $10. Hurry September is almost over.
I have couple T-Mobile sims from old free iPad mini prepaid deal, can I reuse those? Can I recycle amazon T-Mobile sim after number ported back to sprint? Thanks!
Sep 28, 2017 11:30 AM
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Genghis_KhanSep 28, 2017 11:30 AM
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Quote from tonymedik :
I have couple T-Mobile sims from old free iPad mini prepaid deal, can I reuse those? Can I recycle amazon T-Mobile sim after number ported back to sprint? Thanks!
I'm not sure if you can re use t-mobile sim cards. You can ask a prepaid phone rep or best try to reuse to see if it works. I've been enjoying my free Sprint lines now for almost 3 months. Remember... You still have to pay some fees and taxes, $18 for 5 lines. Data is not super fast but usable for most of us consumers.
Sep 28, 2017 11:41 AM
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consiosSep 28, 2017 11:41 AM
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Hello the website is not working for me anymore last night it just had me waiting in the lobby. Today it just stops at checking my phone number and imemi is anyone else having problems
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consiosSep 28, 2017 12:26 PM
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every time I go on the page I get their has been a connection error

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Sep 28, 2017 12:56 PM
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theemasterSep 28, 2017 12:56 PM
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Quote from sprogis :
Will I be able to add more lines to an existing account at $5/line after September 30th?
answer is probably

sprint copied this offer to virginmobile.. and that one is a $1 too.. the bigger difference is.. no taxes..
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fyuSep 28, 2017 1:03 PM
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Quote from theemaster :
answer is probably

sprint copied this offer to virginmobile.. and that one is a $1 too.. the bigger difference is.. no taxes..
But that one is restricted to iphones
Sep 28, 2017 1:12 PM
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theemasterSep 28, 2017 1:12 PM
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Quote from fyu :
But that one is restricted to iphones
call sprint?

how would I know it's not my offer

here are some facts to consider

- with verizon having to be competitive this year and offer unlimited etc.
- with sprint being owned by japan

we are now in a race to the bottom dollar which is why sprint is offering a $1 so there's a good chance all carriers will compete by the bottom dollar..
Last edited by theemaster September 28, 2017 at 06:14 AM.
Sep 28, 2017 1:21 PM
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tonymedicSep 28, 2017 1:21 PM
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Quote from theemaster :
call sprint?

how would I know it's not my offer

here are some facts to consider

- with verizon having to be competitive this year and offer unlimited etc.
- with sprint being owned by japan

we are now in a race to the bottom dollar which is why sprint is offering a $1 so there's a good chance all carriers will compete by the bottom dollar..
Free lunch is only because sprint wants to have more customers prior to the merger
Sep 28, 2017 1:24 PM
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fyuSep 28, 2017 1:24 PM
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Quote from tonymedik :
Free lunch is only because sprint wants to have more customers prior to the merger
Lol. They're going to bring back ringplus next.
Sep 28, 2017 1:31 PM
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Genghis_KhanSep 28, 2017 1:31 PM
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Quote from gtboosted :
I pushed my luck yesterday.

I ported from a paid line on sprint to Tmobile at about 545pm.

I then went home had dinner and some liquid courage. I then called the promo number at about 730 pm to port the number back into the free BYOD plan. I gave them the imei and the SAME sim card as the one it had before. It was then updated 10 minutes later. No issues lol
Did you have to use a different name or social security number?
Sep 28, 2017 1:41 PM
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tonymedicSep 28, 2017 1:41 PM
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Quote from Genghis_Khan :
Did you have to use a different name or social security number?
. I used different person (spouse)
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Sep 28, 2017 1:42 PM
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Genghis_KhanSep 28, 2017 1:42 PM
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Quote from sprogis :
If what is currently the cheapest way to get a SIM card locally?
Buy at Best Buy, make sure you get the right sim for your phone. Best Buy mobile reps are usually helpful.

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