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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.

Original Post

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 16, 2017 8:06 AM
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lstevensNov 16, 2017 8:06 AM
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Quote from erikmmarquez :
Howd you do it? They're asking for account. # and all kinds of things lol
Too sleepy to write. See WIKI, first page.
Nov 16, 2017 8:07 AM
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lstevensNov 16, 2017 8:07 AM
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Quote from lxtng :
Can I use IMEI from one phone to sign up but activate the service using a different phone?
Yes, this will work.
Nov 16, 2017 12:03 PM
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sme6772Nov 16, 2017 12:03 PM
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My local Apple Store periodically has the iPhone X in stock, but in order to get it you need to reserve it online with your Sprint account information. Will it cause any problems with my free BYOD account if I reserve online using that account information and pay in full?
Last edited by sme6772 November 16, 2017 at 04:24 AM.
Nov 16, 2017 1:51 PM
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JTraversNov 16, 2017 1:51 PM
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Quote from lstevens :
There are examples in this tread of people who did just that and were moved to the paid plan. Much less risky to add a paik line and then cancel it.
Yeah, I think you're right. I'm sure I'll get my Upgrade eligibility flipped off in a week or two and then I might lose the free plan if I used the upgrade already.
Nov 16, 2017 2:03 PM
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lstevensNov 16, 2017 2:03 PM
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Quote from sme6772 :
My local Apple Store periodically has the iPhone X in stock, but in order to get it you need to reserve it online with your Sprint account information. Will it cause any problems with my free BYOD account if I reserve online using that account information and pay in full?
If you pay in full, and don't activate it, should not be a problem.
Nov 16, 2017 3:31 PM
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lstevensNov 16, 2017 3:31 PM
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A friend of mine from a foreign country wants to get this deal, but wants to do everything online (NOT talk to an agent/telesales because of language issue). Their credit is good. They already have an eligible phone and eligible SIM. Is there any way they can do the entire transaction online whilst using their own SIM?
Nov 16, 2017 3:45 PM
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LiterallyUnlimitedNov 16, 2017 3:45 PM
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Because of the sheer number of requests, I was previously denying flips for Fi and Tello phones. It's a lot of work to verify the people who are lying to me, so I won't be discriminating anymore. If your phone is otherwise eligible (no SPP, BST or VMU), I'll flip the flag. Just PM me on Reddit at /u/LiterallyUnlimited.

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Nov 16, 2017 4:07 PM
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nitemareNov 16, 2017 4:07 PM
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Quote from lstevens :
Yes, they port fine.
Hahaha... not so fine..
You need a roadmap to get it done
1) Pay Google the $3 ransom unlock fee
2) Create a pin# in google account which nobody ever does initially

then...it might go fine.unTil Sprint gets involved...enter Road map# 2
Nov 16, 2017 4:09 PM
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nitemareNov 16, 2017 4:09 PM
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Quote from erikmmarquez :
Howd you do it? They're asking for account. # and all kinds of things lol
Google account# is the phone#
u need to create a pin# first for your voicemail then pay google $3 to unlock the phone to port out.
Nov 16, 2017 4:12 PM
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erikmmarquezNov 16, 2017 4:12 PM
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Quote from nitemare :
Hahaha... not so fine..
You need a roadmap to get it done
1) Pay Google the $3 ransom unlock fee
2) Create a pin# in google account which nobody ever does initially

then...it might go fine.unTil Sprint gets involved...enter Road map# 2
What's road map #2 woulld they be ok if I tell them I'm coming from Google Voice?
Nov 16, 2017 4:35 PM
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JTraversNov 16, 2017 4:35 PM
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Quote from lstevens :
A friend of mine from a foreign country wants to get this deal, but wants to do everything online (NOT talk to an agent/telesales because of language issue). Their credit is good. They already have an eligible phone and eligible SIM. Is there any way they can do the entire transaction online whilst using their own SIM?
Maybe. You can't really know until you've tried. You still have to go through the process of ordering the SIMs and paying for them. But you should be able to complete activation using whatever SIMs you want since those fields aren't pre-filled. The issue is if Sprint's system decides they want your friend to come into a store to verify identity or if your friend has EVER had a Sprint account in the past. Those things require talking on the phone with someone at the very least. And also, even if everything goes smoothly online, the port may have issues that require someone to talk to the porting department.

So no one can really give you a definitive answer. Your friend has to try to sign up online and see what happens.
Nov 16, 2017 5:13 PM
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lstevensNov 16, 2017 5:13 PM
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I never said it was easy or not a little work. They DO port "fine" Smilie If a few more would spend a little time perusing Page 1, the WIKI, and some of this thread, it wouldn't be close to 1,000 pages! Please


Quote from lstevens :
Yes, they port fine.
Quote from erikmmarquez :
Howd you do it? They're asking for account. # and all kinds of things lol
Quote from lstevens :
Too sleepy to write. See WIKI, first page.
Quote from nitemare :
Google account# is the phone#
u need to create a pin# first for your voicemail then pay google $3 to unlock the phone to port out.
Quote from erikmmarquez :
What's road map #2 woulld they be ok if I tell them I'm coming from Google Voice?
Quote from nitemare :
Hahaha... not so fine..
You need a roadmap to get it done
1) Pay Google the $3 ransom unlock fee
2) Create a pin# in google account which nobody ever does initially

then...it might go fine.unTil Sprint gets involved...enter Road map# 2
Nov 16, 2017 5:16 PM
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lstevensNov 16, 2017 5:16 PM
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Quote from JTravers :
Maybe. You can't really know until you've tried. You still have to go through the process of ordering the SIMs and paying for them. But you should be able to complete activation using whatever SIMs you want since those fields aren't pre-filled. The issue is if Sprint's system decides they want your friend to come into a store to verify identity or if your friend has EVER had a Sprint account in the past. Those things require talking on the phone with someone at the very least. And also, even if everything goes smoothly online, the port may have issues that require someone to talk to the porting department.

So no one can really give you a definitive answer. Your friend has to try to sign up online and see what happens.
Understand. Is there anything in the SIM package (other than the SIM) that is required for activation, or could she pay for the SIM, and then try to activate the account with her own SIM right away?
Nov 16, 2017 5:22 PM
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nitemareNov 16, 2017 5:22 PM
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Quote from erikmmarquez :
What's road map #2 woulld they be ok if I tell them I'm coming from Google Voice?
Yes, of course you have to them that that first. But first, unlock it with $3 and setup pin#. Road Map# with Sprint consisted of:

1)No Cell service
2) No SMS Service
3)Sprint Entering wrong IMEI # (very difficult to understand them and I guess they understand you)
..and so on. I finally got all three phones working about two days later and multiple calls.

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Nov 16, 2017 5:45 PM
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JTraversNov 16, 2017 5:45 PM
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Quote from lstevens :
Understand. Is there anything in the SIM package (other than the SIM) that is required for activation, or could she pay for the SIM, and then try to activate the account with her own SIM right away?
Nope. They just send you a universal BYOD SIM kit and a piece of paper giving instructions on how to activate -- link to the activation website and a phone number to call if you have issues (both in the wiki, I believe). After you go on the website to activate, you need to fill in your email address, birth date, and the contact phone number used to sign up (not the phone number you're porting in). Once you fill that out, it then lists the phone numbers and IMEIs you signed up with and asks for the ICC IDs of the SIMs you're using. Then it'll ask for porting info (account number, PIN, SSN, etc.).

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