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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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Written by andrewmackoul

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Nov 4, 2017 6:20 PM
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desi_babu_2010Nov 4, 2017 6:20 PM
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Quote from mystery250 :
Any good deals on phones that will work? Seriously thinking about porting my phone number over for this promotion. It'd save me $500 - then I'd likely just cancel and switch back to a different provider, depending on their plans...
that seems to be the plan for most people..initially..

however..after actually using the service,,,they have found it is not that bad...some even reported better than their previous carrier...but not all have that experience...some hated it...and those should be on a carrier that works for them...

good phone?..depends on your definition...moto from best buy seems to be a good deal...but get the right one..ie compatible with all carriers
Nov 4, 2017 6:26 PM
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lstevensNov 4, 2017 6:26 PM
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Quote from tonymedik :
Is there a difference between Sprint and unlocked Iphone X models besides 50 days service requirement? Will factory unlocked come with more LTE bands?
No difference, will just not be locked to any provider and will come without a SIM.
Nov 4, 2017 6:31 PM
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lstevensNov 4, 2017 6:31 PM
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Quote from desi_babu_2010 :
i am really confused with this.

what is the apple upgrade program?
is that when u trade in last years iphone for this years new iphone?
and u pay the difference?

@lstevens..u seem to have become the guru on this stuff..so please enlighten me

btw...#1 will not work since the original question was requesting a discount...which i assume u will not get by buying it outright
No, Apple upgrade program is just a strange name. It's the program by which Apple leases you the phone at a monthly cost over a two-year period, but lets you get a new device every year. But, for some strange reason, they only want to lease it to you under this program if you have an existing carrier and contract. They also make you give them your phone number and carrier, and they want to do the device phone number transfer for you. So, it is questionable whether that would affect the free plan for those of us that have it.
Last edited by lstevens November 4, 2017 at 11:33 AM.
Nov 4, 2017 6:58 PM
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desi_babu_2010Nov 4, 2017 6:58 PM
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Quote from lstevens :
No, Apple upgrade program is just a strange name. It's the program by which Apple leases you the phone at a monthly cost over a two-year period, but lets you get a new device every year. But, for some strange reason, they only want to lease it to you under this program if you have an existing carrier and contract. They also make you give them your phone number and carrier, and they want to do the device phone number transfer for you. So, it is questionable whether that would affect the free plan for those of us that have it.
ahh..got it..
Nov 4, 2017 7:33 PM
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comintelNov 4, 2017 7:33 PM
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Quote from lstevens :
No, Apple upgrade program is just a strange name. It's the program by which Apple leases you the phone at a monthly cost over a two-year period, but lets you get a new device every year. But, for some strange reason, they only want to lease it to you under this program if you have an existing carrier and contract. They also make you give them your phone number and carrier, and they want to do the device phone number transfer for you. So, it is questionable whether that would affect the free plan for those of us that have it.
The strange reason is in all probability that Apple charges the carrier a couple of hundred dollars commission for ensuring the continued use of Sprint (in this case) Apple is in a position to potentially steer that business elsewhere and is going to leverage that. All agents/channels of any kind always extract a commission.

If this is the case, it is questionable whether Sprint would want to allow that arrangement on the free plan. They may or may not. They would not have to under their terms of service for this plan. They may have to under their (private) agreement with Apple. Apple does say "your plan will not change" so maybe that binds both Apple and Sprint - presumably Sprint and all carriers signed off on that language.

I know that a few people have done it successfully but some Sprint reps have said it is not allowed, and would cause a switch to a paid plan. Just because a few people have done it is not a sure indicator yet until we are sure that Sprint realizes it is going on and clarifies its stance.

That said, if people want to do it and take some risk, fine. Worst case is you get into a fight after the fact and they really should give in because they have not been clear. It is possible that Sprint has decided to actually allow these on the free plan without being willing to officially confirm that policy.
Last edited by comintel November 4, 2017 at 12:57 PM.
Nov 4, 2017 7:43 PM
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lstevensNov 4, 2017 7:43 PM
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Quote from comintel :
The strange reason is in all probability Apple charges the carrier a couple of hundred dollars commission for ensuring the continued use of Sprint (in this case) Apple is in a position to potentially steer that business elsewhere and is going to leverage that. All agent/channels of any kind always extract a commission.

If this is the case, it is questionable whether Sprint would want to allow that arrangement on the free plan. They may or may not. They would not have to under their terms of service for this plan. They may have to under their (private) agreement with Apple..
Very well put comintel. I think you hit the nail on the head as to why Apple has this strangely named "Upgrade Program".
Nov 4, 2017 7:53 PM
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JTraversNov 4, 2017 7:53 PM
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Quote from mysore99 :
My experience has been different.

Bought the iPhone at Apple Store, paying Full price ($1149 for the 256GB Sprint). I had to order the Sprint version, because you had to specify your carrier+tel (except T-mobile). Since I had paid the full price, I assumed it was unlocked; and the Apple SalesPerson assured me that it was Unlocked.

But guess what, it is Locked to Sprint. After 1 hour with Sprint (over the phone), I was told that I have to activate it on Sprint and wait for 50-days to have it unlocked.

I am going back to Apple store to find out if it can be unlocked; if not, I will just return it.

(Note: even the table at Apple.com, when you click on 'payment options', indicates that if you pay the full price, the phone is unlocked.)
What makes you think it's locked? Have you put another carrier's SIM in it, and it didn't work?

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Nov 4, 2017 8:26 PM
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canexNov 4, 2017 8:26 PM
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Quote from JTravers :
What makes you think it's locked? Have you put another carrier's SIM in it, and it didn't work?
Carrier-brand Iphone has always been subject to carrier specific lock policy, regardless you paid full or in installment plan. The only unlocked Iphones from Apple are either SIM-free version or Verizon version, which never locks its device.
Nov 4, 2017 8:46 PM
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GulllyBoYNov 4, 2017 8:46 PM
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Just done over the phone.Is its looks okay like you guys have unlimited free for one year?
I will swap device later. I hope swapping phone is easily doable from account.
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Nov 4, 2017 9:04 PM
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MACscrNov 4, 2017 9:04 PM
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Well I should have checked this thread and not trusted the sprint reps to do their job. Spoke with them on the phone, chat, and in store before pre ordering the iphone x at the store. Signed the lease paperwork for the $350 discount when trading in my iphone 6, etc. Went to pickup my phone on the 3rd. Looked beautiful, but when they went to activate it on my plan, they said I had to switch to a $60 a month plan. ROFL. Heck no. Anyway, had to cancel the order and of course I had already bought accessories for the new iphone x on amazon and returning them isnt worth what i would get back. After about 2 more hours of wasted time with Sprint, I did find out that i could upgrade my phone after 12/1 and still keep my 1 year free sprint plan since i signed up after 8/1 (last month was my first month back with sprint).
Nov 4, 2017 9:07 PM
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SkyKing02Nov 4, 2017 9:07 PM
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Quote from tonymedik :
I wanted to get a discount on Iphone x when my upgrade will become available but my understanding is there is still a full price when upgrading through sprint plus potential to get plan messed up. If I order x from Apple, which option you guys recommend?
Upgrade is useless with sprint. Price is still full price. Anyone want to share about sprint upgrade?
Nov 4, 2017 9:21 PM
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AerosfireNov 4, 2017 9:21 PM
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I have been on BYOD since June and am past 120 days. I am trying to upgrade to new iPhones with Sprint Flex with Trade In to get the bill credit.

"Sprint Flex with Trade-In" does not show up as an upgrade option, I can only see "Sprint Flex".

Is the BYOD plan not eligible for this?
Nov 4, 2017 9:42 PM
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JTraversNov 4, 2017 9:42 PM
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Quote from canex :
Carrier-brand Iphone has always been subject to carrier specific lock policy, regardless you paid full or in installment plan. The only unlocked Iphones from Apple are either SIM-free version or Verizon version, which never locks its device.
Not true. ANY iPhone that you buy from Apple and pay in full is unlocked. See the attached.
Nov 4, 2017 9:44 PM
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JTraversNov 4, 2017 9:44 PM
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Quote from Aerosfire :
I have been on BYOD since June and am past 120 days. I am trying to upgrade to new iPhones with Sprint Flex with Trade In to get the bill credit.

"Sprint Flex with Trade-In" does not show up as an upgrade option, I can only see "Sprint Flex".

Is the BYOD plan not eligible for this?
Call and ask. It probably isn't eligible simple because they're already giving you a big discount. They don't need to give you a trade in deal, as well.

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Nov 4, 2017 9:48 PM
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desi_babu_2010Nov 4, 2017 9:48 PM
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Quote from Aerosfire :
I have been on BYOD since June and am past 120 days. I am trying to upgrade to new iPhones with Sprint Flex with Trade In to get the bill credit.

"Sprint Flex with Trade-In" does not show up as an upgrade option, I can only see "Sprint Flex".

Is the BYOD plan not eligible for this?

tryically, when upgrading with sprint website...remember, you are committing to 18 month lease payments

if u cancel when ur free year is up...u will owe the remainder of the lease payments...so about 9 payments

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