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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 11, 2017 2:18 AM
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ELofLANov 11, 2017 2:18 AM
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Quote from desi_babu_2010 :

lg g6 for 120

best buy

. Savings are deducted off the full total price of the device and are reflected in reduced monthly payments over the life of the device.
Nov 11, 2017 4:02 AM
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slickdealerguysmilieNov 11, 2017 4:02 AM
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WARNING: Ordered service through the link on slickdeals, rxd SIM card. I received a call from 888-211-4727 few days later which seemed frauduent. They asked for my social to activate the sprint account which seemed very fishy at the time. They had the correct address, name etc. So please beware. The 888-211-4727 is a legit sprint phone number, but the person who called me doesnt seem like a sprint rep. Google this number and you will read about various scams from this number. Beware of anybody calling you from this number and asking personal information. Just hang-up and call sprint directly always!
Last edited by slickdealerguysmilie November 10, 2017 at 08:20 PM.
Nov 11, 2017 4:43 AM
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JTraversNov 11, 2017 4:43 AM
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Quote from JTravers :
Thanks for the info.
Good to know it isn't just me or iPhone X's in general.
Funny thing is they've been telling me to try again in 2 hours for the last 12-13 hours. I've probably tried 4 times already.
Activation for device swaps is finally working again. I got an iPhone X swapped onto one of my free lines about an hour ago.
Nov 11, 2017 5:43 AM
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ringplusthrottleNov 11, 2017 5:43 AM
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It was easy calling T Mobile to activate the SIM on prepaid.

Then I called Sprint, and after the credit CSR got on the line and took my info, they said I failed to pass their credit check. They said I would get a letter in 10 days and that I could try again in 60 days.
Nov 11, 2017 5:46 AM
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slickdealerguysmilieNov 11, 2017 5:46 AM
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Quote from ringplusthrottle :
It was easy calling T Mobile to activate the SIM on prepaid.

Then I called Sprint, and after the credit CSR got on the line and took my info, they said I failed to pass their credit check. They said I would get a letter in 10 days and that I could try again in 60 days.
I had the same experience - failed to pass their credit check. Only difference, CSR contacted me directly and they had all my information. If you shared your social with them via phone, you may want to lock your credit - all 3 credit agencies to prevent identity theft. Better safe than sorry.
Nov 11, 2017 5:58 AM
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ringplusthrottleNov 11, 2017 5:58 AM
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After I failed the credit check over the phone, I went to the sprint website instead. Every one of my family members failed the web credit check. I think there's something wrong with Sprint's credit check system.
Nov 11, 2017 6:17 AM
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richeydogNov 11, 2017 6:17 AM
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I've got an unlocked iphone 6s on sprint but getting a "sim not supported" message. Anyone know what this means? My current sim is the SIMGLW436C.

Do I need the SIMOLW506C instead?

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Nov 11, 2017 6:39 AM
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ringplusthrottleNov 11, 2017 6:39 AM
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I think part of the problem I've encountered with the failed credit check is that I was a Sprint customer many years ago. One of the credit CSRs reviewed the old account and said she cleared the old account since there was nothing owed. It was a subsequent credit CSR that took my info again and said I failed and had to wait 60 days, and didn't even ask me verification questions so I don't know why I failed the credit check.
Nov 11, 2017 7:14 AM
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ready2rumbleNov 11, 2017 7:14 AM
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Quote from lstevens :
For the most part, yes.
Do you think the LG G2 would work? It's Sprint branded, but quite old.
Nov 11, 2017 7:26 AM
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comintelNov 11, 2017 7:26 AM
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Quote from rebelx :
Do you think the LG G2 would work? It's Sprint branded, but quite old.
Yes I predict it will if it was paid off. That was one of the first phones to have band 41 but it was added via OTA update at first. It is still widely used.

However many of those phones were used on mvno's and if so will have to have the ownership flag reset.

Try it and see if it passes the online eligibility checker.

Try it also in the Ting checker. If it passes the Ting checker but fails the Sprint one, I would send LiterallyUnlimited the IMEI to diagnose the ownership flag (see other posts for details). and reset it to SPCS if needed.
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Nov 11, 2017 7:50 AM
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ready2rumbleNov 11, 2017 7:50 AM
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Quote from comintel :
Yes I predict it will if it was paid off. That was one of the first phones to have band 41 but it was added via OTA update at first. It is still widely used.

However many of those phones were used on mvno's and if so will have to have the ownership flag reset.

Try it and see if it passes the online eligibility checker.

Try it also in the Ting checker. If it passes the Ting checker but fails the Sprint one, I would send LiterallyUnlimited the IMEI to diagnose the ownership flag (see other posts for details). and reset it to SPCS if needed.
It is most definitely paid off.

I'll have to check it out. The phone originally was Sprint post-paid, and has been used on Ringplus/Ting, but no other MVNO, luckily.
Nov 11, 2017 7:55 AM
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comintelNov 11, 2017 7:55 AM
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Quote from rebelx :
It is most definitely paid off.

I'll have to check it out. The phone originally was Sprint post-paid, and has been used on Ringplus/Ting, but no other MVNO, luckily.
You will find when you check it that you just have to have the ownership flag set back to SPCS then after it fails the Sprint eligibility test.

Ting will probably do it for you since it was on Ting. Or LiterallyUnlimited. Or Sprint if you get the right person but I would try the others first to save the hassle.
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Nov 11, 2017 7:56 AM
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ringplusthrottleNov 11, 2017 7:56 AM
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I'm going to go to a Sprint store with another family member to see if one of us can get an account and PIN and number of lines approved.
Nov 11, 2017 7:59 AM
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comintelNov 11, 2017 7:59 AM
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Quote from ringplusthrottle :
I'm going to go to a Sprint store with another family member to see if one of us can get an account and PIN and number of lines approved.
Yes be sure to STOP at that point and NOT let them add any lines at the store. I take it you know this from your wording but just reiterating for others.

I think that the people not getting approved are mainly running into identity confirmation issues rather than actual financial considerations, so going to the store to show ID's should work and that is why Sprint requests it where their computer thinks it sees an inconsistency in address etc. typically because of an old account with a different address or some such.
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Nov 11, 2017 8:19 AM
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ready2rumbleNov 11, 2017 8:19 AM
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Quote from comintel :
You will find when you check it that you just have to have the ownership flag set back to SPCS then after it fails the Sprint eligibility test.

Ting will probably do it for you since it was on Ting. Or LiterallyUnlimited. Or Sprint if you get the right person but I would try the others first to save the hassle.
I just checked Ting's fed checker [ting.com] and I got a successful message.

I should be good to go?

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