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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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Oct 1, 2017 8:34 PM
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hinnyOct 1, 2017 8:34 PM
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Quote from jaggudada :
Is this still active? Has anyone already signed up and how is the service? Can you port your number over from other provider?
Wow...
Oct 1, 2017 8:39 PM
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theGr81Oct 1, 2017 8:39 PM
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Quote from MikeyL1807 :
Yes I had the same issue. Final story was that it says "after 10/1/17". Which it does. They were able to see the old terms and conditions in my account.
so you were able to upgrade? i spoke to 5 reps and on chat now but none have been helpful

they keep telling me after 9 days or after november... how were you able to show them proof?
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I (correctly) didn't trust Sprint to actually make this "free" so I purposely gave them CC with only a few dollars available on it

sure enough they just tried to charge it $8+ and it failed

no way to fix this without talking to a CSR right?

I mean I can change the autopay info but that's not going to make the $8 or even the $5 go away

thinking of just cancelling this nonsense, it's not even worth the taxes if I can't get a magicbox because the signal is too weak

if I cancel, should I port out my number first or is there a grace period on a closed account where I can still yank out the phone number I "own"
Last edited by avalon October 1, 2017 at 01:50 PM.
Oct 1, 2017 8:59 PM
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Roy167Oct 1, 2017 8:59 PM
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Quote from hinny :
Wow...
Maawoo!!

I jumped into it with both feet. We shall see...
Oct 1, 2017 9:21 PM
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MikeyL1807Oct 1, 2017 9:21 PM
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Quote from theGr81 :
so you were able to upgrade? i spoke to 5 reps and on chat now but none have been helpful

they keep telling me after 9 days or after november... how were you able to show them proof?
theGr81so you were able to upgrade? i spoke to 5 reps and on chat now but none have been helpful

they keep telling me after 9 days or after november... how were you able to show them proof?
No I was not successful, more details in my previous post. Got as far as trying to process my card, but they were unable to process two different credit cards, was then disconnected. When I called back was told that it would be effective tomorrow as it says "after 10/1/2017" in the terms and conditions. I don't believe them, I'm sure we will have to fight to have things changed.


Oct 1, 2017 9:26 PM
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XYprideOct 1, 2017 9:26 PM
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Quote from avalon :
I (correctly) didn't trust Sprint to actually make this "free" so I purposely gave them CC with only a few dollars available on it

sure enough they just tried to charge it $8+ and it failed

no way to fix this without talking to a CSR right?

I mean I can change the autopay info but that's not going to make the $8 or even the $5 go away

thinking of just cancelling this nonsense, it's not even worth the taxes if I can't get a magicbox because the signal is too weak

if I cancel, should I port out my number first or is there a grace period on a closed account where I can still yank out the phone number I "own"
The fine print states that it is not completely free as several people have noted in this thread:

** Mo. charges excl. taxes & Sprint Surcharges [incl. USF charge of up to 18.8% (varies quarterly), up to $2.50 Admin. & 40¢ Reg. /line/mo.) & fees by area (approx. 5–20%)]. Surcharges are not taxes. See sprint.com/taxesandfees.
Requires ... Sprint AutoPay ($5/mo./line discount applied within two invoices)
If AutoPay is cancelled, you'll pay $5/mo./line



Basically your first bill or two will be for $8+ and subsequent bills will be $3+ after the $5 per month autopay credit kicks in
Oct 1, 2017 9:30 PM
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RaumbrtuOct 1, 2017 9:30 PM
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Sprint BYOD changed their upgrade device policy and now they are not allowing to upgrade before 120 days. They are not accepting their old policy where they promised that you can upgrade after 10/01/2017.

Frauds!!!!!!

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Oct 1, 2017 9:39 PM
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XYprideOct 1, 2017 9:39 PM
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Quote from mishra.rajul :
Sprint BYOD changed their upgrade device policy and now they are not allowing to upgrade before 120 days. They are not accepting their old policy where they promised that you can upgrade after 10/01/2017.

Frauds!!!!!!
The 10/1 date I believe only applied to people who applied before 6/30. It was supposed to be 12/1 for people who applied after 6/30. I see the new terms state 120 days.
Oct 1, 2017 9:41 PM
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theGr81Oct 1, 2017 9:41 PM
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Quote from mishra.rajul :
Sprint BYOD changed their upgrade device policy and now they are not allowing to upgrade before 120 days. They are not accepting their old policy where they promised that you can upgrade after 10/01/2017.

Frauds!!!!!!
yeah terrible customer service, spoke to many reps and none was helpful even though when i signed up they said 10/1 and now the wording on their website has changed to 120 days

i'm going to get a phone from samsung directly and then have them change my device... has anyone had any luck doing this?
Oct 1, 2017 9:43 PM
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DealHunter1001Oct 1, 2017 9:43 PM
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I'm considering the HTC Bolt or LG G5 for $145 outright or $25 down and $5 per month with 18 lease + tax. Hopefully they'll allow it, although neither of these phones were eligible on the BYOD list.
Where do you find the LG G5 offer? I don't find on their site.
Oct 1, 2017 9:50 PM
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synthmoonOct 1, 2017 9:50 PM
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Where do you find the LG G5 offer? I don't find on their site.
It is available in stores
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jomarrodOct 1, 2017 9:52 PM
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Only Sprint and Verizon iPhones have received Qualcomm cellular chip the can activate on all carriers. Not the att or T-Mobile models
So, a Sprint iPhone 8 Plus is as good as a Apple Unlocked iPhone 8 Plus? or am I misunderstanding......
Oct 1, 2017 9:53 PM
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RaumbrtuOct 1, 2017 9:53 PM
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Quote from theGr81 :
yeah terrible customer service, spoke to many reps and none was helpful even though when i signed up they said 10/1 and now the wording on their website has changed to 120 days

i'm going to get a phone from samsung directly and then have them change my device... has anyone had any luck doing this?
you can do this easily by visiting Sprint store

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desi_babu_2010Oct 1, 2017 10:12 PM
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Quote from tory :
It is available in stores
Quote from BhavanishankarA :
Where do you find the LG G5 offer? I don't find on their site.
i tried .

i read 1 person here that said they had done it so i was thinking i should not encounter difficulty
of course, that person has not responded to my questions since or to my pm..so i am doubtful they did it themselves

well..as expected, i was met with resistance.
basically, the sprint store (corporate or 3rd party) will not sell u a device un-activated , even if u paying full price [at least that is what i was told by multiple store managers]

if u guys try..do post ur results and provide suggestions, if sucessful

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