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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 18, 2017 2:44 AM
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comintelNov 18, 2017 2:44 AM
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Quote from hfzhu :
thanks for the details.Even though I read it three times, i still did not understand you have to pay $20 a month for that tablet. Such a trap.
It's hidden indirectly in "new ​activation required." Since tablets are not allowed on the free plan, this has to be a paid line. But I agree is definitely misleading to bury it so deep. It is very hard to spot.
Nov 18, 2017 2:45 AM
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ringplusthrottleNov 18, 2017 2:45 AM
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No one has been able to help me get past the credit check identity verification problem. I emailed Marci Carris but no helpful response. Someone from billing called me but was not able to help.

I want to become a Sprint customer and no one from Sprint is helping.
Nov 18, 2017 2:53 AM
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pbotNov 18, 2017 2:53 AM
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Quote from ringplusthrottle :
No one has been able to help me get past the credit check identity verification problem. I emailed Marci Carris but no helpful response. Someone from billing called me but was not able to help.

I want to become a Sprint customer and no one from Sprint is helping.
Same here. Tried a few times but every time they just say not approved but can't say why. A letter will be sent with an explanation. Odd thing is there are no credit pulls so something is failing before it does the actual check.
Nov 18, 2017 3:23 AM
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ScottoDonoNov 18, 2017 3:23 AM
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Quote from hfzhu :
I just tried today and it worked. Cancelled the new paid account under my name used to get essential phone yesterday. Call in today to setup a new account with my SSN, make sure the account number is different, then port in two numbers from AT&T for the BYOD one year free promotion. It works.

Telesales is trying to give me one free LG tablet with only $10 for shipping and he confirms there is no monthly payment in the future. He said it's a promotion for new customer. I'm just afraid it's a trap so I did not accept. Anyone else get the tablet and what's the experience? Thanks.
You used same social for both accounts?
Nov 18, 2017 3:26 AM
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GogodeepNov 18, 2017 3:26 AM
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Quote from jmsatl :
You used same social for both accounts?
Yes. My own social for both accounts. Maybe it's because the paid account is within 14 days for the essential phone deal so it can be cancelled immediately and won't affect you setup a new one. Also they told me I won't be hard pull again because the previous hard pull is within 60 days.

I'm not a Sprint expert but I also got surprised because people are saying I need to wait 45 days in the forum.

Looking forward to add a new paid line for LG G6 next week and port out after paying off. Hope it won't affect the current two free lines.
Last edited by Gogodeep November 17, 2017 at 08:10 PM.
Nov 18, 2017 4:09 AM
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cxcfp001Nov 18, 2017 4:09 AM
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Quote from FederlineYo :
Did you pay the $3 fee to unlock the google voice number in your GV settings? At the beginning of this thread, go to page 1 and search google voice CTL F the directions are there.

I was able to use a GV Number on a iPhone 6s.

Hope this helps
Thanks for the info.

Yes. I have followed the instruction on page 1: 1) pay $3 to unlock my GV #, 2) setup pin for voice mail. When I called to add a new line last night, I was told that my phone and GV # were eligible for the service. My request was processed and a confirmation # was provided. I also received an email from Sprint with my confirmation # and phone #, but I found that there was an error with the phone #. When I called them this morning to correct this error, however, I was told that my correct GV # is not eligible. That's why I guess that their system may have changed.

When did you activated your plan?
Nov 18, 2017 4:47 AM
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ScottoDonoNov 18, 2017 4:47 AM
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Quote from hfzhu :
Yes. My own social for both accounts. Maybe it's because the paid account is within 14 days for the essential phone deal so it can be cancelled immediately and won't affect you setup a new one. Also they told me I won't be hard pull again because the previous hard pull is within 60 days.

I'm not a Sprint expert but I also got surprised because people are saying I need to wait 45 days in the forum.

Looking forward to add a new paid line for LG G6 next week and port out after paying off. Hope it won't affect the current two free lines.
Did you use same sim that came with Essential originally ? So basically purchasing the LG G6 at BB next week, paying off , canceling within 14 days and signing up for free plan with same phone should work?

I really want to use my s8 but its not whtelisted
Last edited by jmsatl November 17, 2017 at 09:38 PM.

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Nov 18, 2017 4:55 AM
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rustumNov 18, 2017 4:55 AM
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What is the cheapest phone we can get for this BF and qualify for this promotion?
Nov 18, 2017 5:38 AM
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ScottoDonoNov 18, 2017 5:38 AM
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Quote from rustum :
What is the cheapest phone we can get for this BF and qualify for this promotion?
If my post right above yours works though I will need some knowledgeable people on this tread to chime in because the wiki of that threads says it doesn't , G6 for $120 is a great deal. Costco has G5 Plus for 170 unlocked which will work without having to sign up for Sprint twice.
Nov 18, 2017 5:57 AM
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GogodeepNov 18, 2017 5:57 AM
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Quote from jmsatl :
Did you use same sim that came with Essential originally ? So basically purchasing the LG G6 at BB next week, paying off , canceling within 14 days and signing up for free plan with same phone should work?

I really want to use my s8 but its not whtelisted
Yes, I use the same sim card coming with the essential phone. Let they know the ICCID and they port my own number on it.
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andythepandyNov 18, 2017 6:01 AM
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Quote from hfzhu :
I just tried today and it worked. Cancelled the new paid account under my name used to get essential phone yesterday. Call in today to setup a new account with my SSN, make sure the account number is different, then port in two numbers from AT&T for the BYOD one year free promotion. It works.

Telesales is trying to give me one free LG tablet with only $10 for shipping and he confirms there is no monthly payment in the future. He said it's a promotion for new customer. I'm just afraid it's a trap so I did not accept. Anyone else get the tablet and what's the experience? Thanks.
How did you cancel the account? Just port out all the numbers? Or did you call them?
Nov 18, 2017 6:02 AM
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GogodeepNov 18, 2017 6:02 AM
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Quote from andythepandy :
How did you cancel the account? Just port out all the numbers? Or did you call them?
I port out to H2O yesterday afternoon. I have only one line on the old account to buy the essential phone. I did not call them to cancel.
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andythepandyNov 18, 2017 6:06 AM
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Quote from hfzhu :
I port out to H2O yesterday afternoon. I have only one line on the old account to buy the essential phone. I did not call them to cancel.
That's new info! Even I was under the impression that you need to wait for 45 days. Thanks & repped!
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ScottoDonoNov 18, 2017 7:06 AM
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Quote from andythepandy :
How did you cancel the account? Just port out all the numbers? Or did you call them?
I second this question. Also you ported a number from your Sprint sim that you canceled to the free plan or was there an intermediary place you ported ?

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zephyrtxNov 18, 2017 7:17 AM
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Quote from cxcfp001 :
Thanks for the info.

Yes. I have followed the instruction on page 1: 1) pay $3 to unlock my GV #, 2) setup pin for voice mail. When I called to add a new line last night, I was told that my phone and GV # were eligible for the service. My request was processed and a confirmation # was provided. I also received an email from Sprint with my confirmation # and phone #, but I found that there was an error with the phone #. When I called them this morning to correct this error, however, I was told that my correct GV # is not eligible. That's why I guess that their system may have changed.

When did you activated your plan?
Did you find a solution to this? Would it work if you tell Sprint CSR that you want to port-in a different #?

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