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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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Nov 1, 2017 11:32 PM
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JTraversNov 1, 2017 11:32 PM
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Quote from lstevens :
Good question. But, the underlying question is perhaps more significant. Does an order placed today get service for 12 months or 15 months? I have seen various opinions, but where is it written? I don't see anything in My Sprint that speaks to any end date of the Free Promotion.I know that the end date of the overall program is stated. But nowhere do I see anything that states precisely how long an individual customer will get service (for free0.
Well, you're asking a different question. I just want to know if a port in now with an eligibility and SIM check that started months ago would get the old expiration date or the new one.

Your question is valid but separate from mine. And I believe the answer is that you'll receive free service until 1/31/2019. The terms specifically say, "Savings until 1/31/19." Not sure why you'd interpret that any differently from what is explicitly stated.
Last edited by JTravers November 1, 2017 at 04:44 PM.
Nov 1, 2017 11:55 PM
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comintelNov 1, 2017 11:55 PM
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Quote from lstevens :
Good question. But, the underlying question is perhaps more significant. Does an order placed today get service for 12 months or 15 months? I have seen various opinions, but where is it written? I don't see anything in My Sprint that speaks to any end date of the Free Promotion.I know that the end date of the overall program is stated. But nowhere do I see anything that states precisely how long an individual customer will get service (for free).
In the footnotes on the main Sprint offer page it says:

"Add a Line: Add a line at any time with port-in from postpaid carrier and Bring Your Own Eligible Phone up to the max. number of lines & get promotional pricing until 1/31/2019."

So if you add a line at any time (e.g. two months later) the savings will only be to 1/31/2019. That is your agreement for a new account opened now.

But if you opened an account before under an earlier version, you would now be adding a line under the terms of your original offer. Otherwise it would not be "adding a line".

Anyway, that is the way they are interpreting it as reflected on their written records. (To complicate this, the verbal agreement read to me on a later date when adding a line actually did have the later expiry date, I remember, not the original date, so I could argue the point).

If you can find a way to open a second new account (not just "add a line"), then it should expire on the later date . I have been thinking hard but have not come up with a way yet as I do not have family members etc. and do not want to burden friends. I have a corporation but businesses are apparently not allowed.

Maybe if I just ask for a new account, they might do it? Or if I put two joint owners on the new account? Or do it as a Trustee? Or if I run out of the 5 max lines and want to to add another?
Last edited by comintel November 1, 2017 at 05:30 PM.
Nov 2, 2017 12:15 AM
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trythedealNov 2, 2017 12:15 AM
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I can see my account/ plan info as "$5/line/mo up to 5 lines. (Free with AutoPay until 9/30/19)" its almost 23 months. Is it for everyone?
Nov 2, 2017 12:19 AM
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comintelNov 2, 2017 12:19 AM
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Quote from JTravers :
Well, you're asking a different question. I just want to know if a port in now with an eligibility and SIM check that started months ago would get the old expiration date or the new one.

Your question is valid but separate from mine. And I believe the answer is that you'll receive free service until 1/31/2019. The terms specifically say, "Savings until 1/31/19." Not sure why you'd interpret that any differently from what is explicitly stated.
Nobody knows because nobody has reported doing it with a delay like that. I think some have said they may set up the account on the initial sim request. I doubt they set up the plan date also at that time but if you call they should be able to tell you. You might have to just do it if it looks promising and then just abort/cancel and start over with a different SSN if things turn out the wrong way. Often, there is no way to be sure ahead of time on unusual cases like that.
Nov 2, 2017 12:24 AM
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lstevensNov 2, 2017 12:24 AM
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Quote from JTravers :
Well, you're asking a different question. I just want to know if a port in now with an eligibility and SIM check that started months ago would get the old expiration date or the new one.

Your question is valid but separate from mine. And I believe the answer is that you'll receive free service until 1/31/2019. The terms specifically say, "Savings until 1/31/19." Not sure why you'd interpret that any differently from what is explicitly stated.
...only because of how it's stated in their terms, and in the NAME of the promotion, "Free service for 1 year for new customers who switch to Sprint and sign up on sprint.com/1yearfree". A perfectly reasonable interpretation (which I hope is not the case) would be that 1/31/19 is when the promotion completely ends (last signups taken 1/31/18). The reason I said "underlying" question is that IF that interpretation were true, then it wouldn't make any difference. You would get exactly one year no matter when you activate.

However, your question still stands. Mine can be answered soon, by anyone who signed up today checking on "My sprint/dashboard, manage plan, +see details, shows 'until date' of savings" and seeing what it says, (Thanks edog11)!
Nov 2, 2017 12:35 AM
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comintelNov 2, 2017 12:35 AM
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Quote from lstevens :
...only because of how it's stated in their terms, and in the NAME of the promotion, "Free service for 1 year for new customers who switch to Sprint and sign up on sprint.com/1yearfree". A perfectly reasonable interpretation (which I hope is not the case) would be that 1/31/19 is when the promotion completely ends (last signups taken 1/31/18). The reason I said "underlying" question is that IF that interpretation were true, then it wouldn't make any difference. You would get exactly one year no matter when you activate.

However, your question still stands. Mine can be answered soon, by anyone who signed up today checking on "My sprint/dashboard, manage plan, +see details, shows 'until date' of savings" and seeing what it says, (Thanks edog11)!
Yes it can but this has already been checked numerous times in the past on plan extensions (including by me, including calls to Sprint support) and it has always been the case that a line added after a plan extension always goes by the original account date, not by the new expiry date for new customers after the extension. It is not going to be any different this time but sure, check again - no harm.
Last edited by comintel November 1, 2017 at 05:37 PM.
Nov 2, 2017 12:38 AM
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lstevensNov 2, 2017 12:38 AM
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Quote from comintel :
In the footnotes on the main Sprint offer page it says:

"Add a Line: Add a line at any time with port-in from postpaid carrier and Bring Your Own Eligible Phone up to the max. number of lines & get promotional pricing until 1/31/2019."

So if you add a line at any time (e.g. two months later) the savings will only be to 1/31/2019. That is your agreement for a new account opened now.

But if you opened an account before under an earlier version, you would now be adding a line under the terms of your original offer. Otherwise it would not be "adding a line".

Anyway, that is the way they are interpreting it as reflected on their written records. (To complicate this, the verbal agreement read to me on a later date when adding a line actually did have the later expiry date, I remember, not the original date, so I could argue the point).

If you can find a way to open a second new account (not just "add a line"), then it should expire on the later date . I have been thinking hard but have not come up with a way yet as I do not have family members etc. and do not want to burden friends. I have a corporation but businesses are apparently not allowed.

Maybe if I just ask for a new account, they might do it? Or if I put two joint owners on the new account? Or do it as a Trustee? Or if I run out of the 5 max lines and want to to add another?
Under your interpretation, you should be able to add a line even if the offer for new plans expire (for example, May of next year). I hope that's true.

Maybe your solution to wanting to open a new plan would be to find a friend that would benefit from this (and doesn't know about it). If he/she would benefit, it certainly wouldn't be a "burden", and perhaps you could share the 5 lines/expenses (maybe even paying him/her for your portion of the year in advance). Could be a win-win for both.

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Nov 2, 2017 12:54 AM
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comintelNov 2, 2017 12:54 AM
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Quote from lstevens :
Under your interpretation, you should be able to add a line even if the offer for new plans expire (for example, May of next year). I hope that's true.

Maybe your solution to wanting to open a new plan would be to find a friend that would benefit from this (and doesn't know about it). If he/she would benefit, it certainly wouldn't be a "burden", and perhaps you could share the 5 lines/expenses (maybe even paying him/her for your portion of the year in advance). Could be a win-win for both.
Yes I think it will be true even after the newer offers expire. To me, that is what the wording says. Their wordings are always signed off on by lawyers and are carefully crafted. There will be no way to be sure until perhaps Feb.. If it is verified after then, I may cancel a line or two at that time that I only have now in case of future need. They may be smart enough to see that that will happen and that could be one (small) factor in their keeping extending the plan. Not a major one though, I a sure that is all based on merger considerations etc.

I have considered the friend agument you make but I cannot see that it would honestly be in their interest to add me instead of keeping it to themselves if they do set one up. I aim to be 100% honest and not take advantage of anyone. But I am glad you eaised the topic because I am now thinking of some other possibilities - maybe a second account with a title variation under a trust or corporation or user group but with my SSN or an EIN *might* be allowed.
Last edited by comintel November 1, 2017 at 06:00 PM.
Nov 2, 2017 1:01 AM
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akhereNov 2, 2017 1:01 AM
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can i change my number now without impacting free plan?
i think i was supposed not to change number before 120 days of activation... and I already crossed 120 days last month..

Nov 2, 2017 1:20 AM
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DietrichBonhoefferNov 2, 2017 1:20 AM
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I can confirm this works.

Ported out my google voice number. Followed instructions at the beginning of the thread. Got my first bill, $4.32 ($1.99 admin fee plus taxes.) (Actually, initially, it was higher because somehow *someone* added a $13 phone insurance plan on my acct. blows my mind... But I called CS and they took it off.)

Best part of it all? The speedtest I ran at my apt near Fort Worth TX - 40MBps!!! WAYY faster than my AT&T service (13MBps). I was SHOCKED. Not gonna lie -- I expected Sprint service to be terrible but I've been pleasantly surprised!

$4/month for unlimited talk, text, and data for the next 12 months? Winning!
Nov 2, 2017 1:21 AM
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lstevensNov 2, 2017 1:21 AM
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Quote from akhere :
can i change my number now without impacting free plan?
i think i was supposed not to change number before 120 days of activation... and I already crossed 120 days last month..
If the number is eligible to port in, you can change # with tech chat art ANY time without affecting your plan
Nov 2, 2017 1:23 AM
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akhereNov 2, 2017 1:23 AM
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Quote from lstevens :
If the number is eligible to port in, you can change # with tech chat art ANY time without affecting your plan
what?
what port-in has to do with number change?
Nov 2, 2017 1:30 AM
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OKNOKNNov 2, 2017 1:30 AM
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Quote from ultrasoul :
Change your Sprint account to that billing address
Quote from baggy :
Wow, this is really incredible if works.
Quote from lstevens :
go to my sprint, and change your info
Taxes/fees are based on the Primary address, not the billing address and you can't change it yourself. See below. Message under "My Address" at this link [sprint.com]
Quote from Sprint :
The address below is considered your billing address, which is used for purposes of paper bill delivery. If you need to check or change the service address (used to calculated your taxes on your monthly bill) for one or more subscriber on your account, please contact care.
Verizon has a fee/tax estimator [verizonwireless.com]. Don't know how accurate it is, especially for Sprint
Last edited by OKNOKN November 1, 2017 at 06:33 PM.
Nov 2, 2017 1:46 AM
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desi_babu_2010Nov 2, 2017 1:46 AM
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Quote from akhere :
what?
what port-in has to do with number change?
perhaps u are confusing number change with phone change

u initially asked for number change

the response was appropriate

perhaps u ment phone change

the 120 days restriction is on being eligible to upgrade ypur phone through sprint

there is no restriction on changing phone number

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Nov 2, 2017 1:58 AM
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akhereNov 2, 2017 1:58 AM
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Quote from desi_babu_2010 :
perhaps u are confusing number change with phone change

u initially asked for number change

the response was appropriate

perhaps u ment phone change

the 120 days restriction is on being eligible to upgrade ypur phone through sprint

there is no restriction on changing phone number
no i am not confused

I was active on this thread first 3 months from June.... Not sure if things have changed now..
In june it was suggested not to change number because the offer is for people porting in number.. so if we change number after doing porting in of number of other carrier then there is risk of loosing offer...
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