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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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Nov 11, 2017 8:42 AM
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comintelNov 11, 2017 8:42 AM
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Quote from rebelx :
I just checked Ting's fed checker [ting.com] and I got a successful message.

I should be good to go?
Not yet but it is the first step so that is good.

I expected it would pass Ting's and fail Sprint's. (Of course it would be ideal if it passed Sprint's but it won't initially).

When you have verified both of those (pass Ting and fail Sprint) you need to get Ting to reset the ownership to SPCS as I posted. Then, after that is done, it will pass Sprint's as well.
Last edited by comintel November 11, 2017 at 12:48 AM.
Nov 11, 2017 8:54 AM
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ready2rumbleNov 11, 2017 8:54 AM
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Quote from comintel :
Not yet but it is the first step so that is good.

I expected it would pass Ting's and fail Sprint's. (Of course it would be ideal if it passed Sprint's but it won't initially).

When you have verified both of those (pass Ting and fail Sprint) you need to get Ting to reset the ownership to SPCS as I posted. Then, after that is done, it will pass Sprint's as well.
You're right! Just got this from Sprint's checker: Sorry, but our records show you still owe Sprint for this device. Sign in to find this device on your account.

Makes no sense considering the device was on a 2 year contract and I had it fully paid off, of course.

I'll send an email to Ting and see if they will reset ownership to SPCS.
Nov 11, 2017 8:57 AM
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comintelNov 11, 2017 8:57 AM
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Quote from rebelx :
You're right! Just got this from Sprint's checker: Sorry, but our records show you still owe Sprint for this device. Sign in to find this device on your account.

Makes no sense considering the device was on a 2 year contract and I had it fully paid off, of course.

I'll send an email to Ting and see if they will reset ownership to SPCS.
Yes Ting does that on request since it was on Ting and was released free and clear and you now want to move it back onto Postpaid. Sprint is just using a generic message I think that is not worded exactly right for this case.
Last edited by comintel November 11, 2017 at 01:04 AM.
Nov 11, 2017 2:48 PM
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celeritiniNov 11, 2017 2:48 PM
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What's the current lowest and quickest port-out option, if I want to activate a new line with Sprint and port it out right away? The goal is to port it back again to my current BYOD plan.

I was thinking about CTExcel, as they are offering a free 3-mo promo, expiring 11/12. But still, they need 5 bucks deposit and who knows how long they can ship out a SIM.

What other options then? I had bad experience with ATT prepaid last time, so no either.

Thanks for your input.
Nov 11, 2017 3:06 PM
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edog11Nov 11, 2017 3:06 PM
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Quote from celeritini :
What's the current lowest and quickest port-out option, if I want to activate a new line with Sprint and port it out right away? The goal is to port it back again to my current BYOD plan.

I was thinking about CTExcel, as they are offering a free 3-mo promo, expiring 11/12. But still, they need 5 bucks deposit and who knows how long they can ship out a SIM.

What other options then? I had bad experience with ATT prepaid last time, so no either.

Thanks for your input.
Tmobile prepaid with free sim from apple store.
Nov 11, 2017 3:10 PM
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celeritiniNov 11, 2017 3:10 PM
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Quote from edog11 :
Tmobile prepaid with free sim from apple store.
Doesn't T-mob need a minumum of $10 refill to fully activate it? I know the pay-go is $3 a month.
Nov 11, 2017 3:21 PM
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richeydogNov 11, 2017 3:21 PM
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Quote from richeydog :
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?
Haven't been able to use the phone/line since signing up 5 days ago. Frown Please help. thx

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Nov 11, 2017 3:27 PM
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desi_babu_2010Nov 11, 2017 3:27 PM
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Quote from celeritini :
What's the current lowest and quickest port-out option, if I want to activate a new line with Sprint and port it out right away?

The goal is to port it back again to my current BYOD plan.
u have me confused.

in what circumstance,,
why would u create a line at sprint.
port it out of sprint
then port it back into sprint?

can u clarify?

edit: but to answer..if u care about the number...which u do...i a cannot imagine it being leass than the tm route earlier
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Nov 11, 2017 3:38 PM
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edog11Nov 11, 2017 3:38 PM
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Quote from celeritini :
Doesn't T-mob need a minumum of $10 refill to fully activate it? I know the pay-go is $3 a month.
Get sim from apple, call tmobile prepaid to port in and activate sim on paygo plan. It doesn't need to be funded. Setup pin during call. Number will be available to port out after several hours. I waited overnight.
Not positive but I think ou can have up to 30 days to fund or port out.
Last edited by edog11 November 11, 2017 at 07:41 AM.
Nov 11, 2017 3:53 PM
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celeritiniNov 11, 2017 3:53 PM
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Quote from edog11 :
Get sim from apple, call tmobile prepaid to port in and activate sim on paygo plan. It doesn't need to be funded. Setup pin during call. Number will be available to port out after several hours. I waited overnight.
Not positive but I think ou can have up to 30 days to fund or port out.
thanks for that info.
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dvrrajeshNov 11, 2017 4:00 PM
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I am planning to upgrade 5 phones tomorrow at Sams club. I will get $300 gc on each. It's one day sale today but got appointment for tomorrow. Any one already upgraded and free plan still intact ?
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celeritiniNov 11, 2017 4:01 PM
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Quote from desi_babu_2010 :
u have me confused.

in what circumstance,,
why would u create a line at sprint.
port it out of sprint
then port it back into sprint?

can u clarify?

edit: but to answer..if u care about the number...which u do...i a cannot imagine it being leass than the tm route earlier
i believe many did this. I personally did for my current iPhone SE. You go this route whenever a good installment plan deal is ongoing. e.g. the Sams $300 GC activation promo. Buy the phone, pay it off, unlock it, port out, hence no service fee incurred (ideally). port back in so you have another free line with a discounted new and unlocked device.

or you can buy a iphone x at retail just to get sprint free byod for 1 year
Nov 11, 2017 4:03 PM
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celeritiniNov 11, 2017 4:03 PM
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Quote from dvrvarma :
I am planning to upgrade 5 phones tomorrow at Sams club. I will get $300 gc on each. It's one day sale today but got appointment for tomorrow. Any one already upgraded and free plan still intact ?
upgrade would screw up your byod, as many discussed earlier in this thread, just search and read for yourself. should be a lot of hassle to really get 5 new iphones with same numbers and same plans. but there should be some work around.

or, upgrade might just work seamlessly. profit
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baggyNov 11, 2017 4:10 PM
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Question-
I've 2 free lines and I wouldn't want to lose them.

I have reserved 4 Sprint Samsung phones for $300 gift cards.
How can I get 4 lines now? I guess Sprint will only allow me to open 3 more lines , isn't it ?

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Nov 11, 2017 4:11 PM
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dvrrajeshNov 11, 2017 4:11 PM
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Quote from celeritini :
upgrade would screw up your byod, as many discussed earlier in this thread, just search and read for yourself. should be a lot of hassle to really get 5 new iphones with same numbers and same plans. but there should be some work around.

or, upgrade might just work seamlessly. profit
I am just doing upgrade. Even for upgrade some said it could screw up and changed to new plan even though you have been with them for more than 3 months.

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