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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 4:52 PM
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zephyrtxNov 18, 2017 4:52 PM
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Quote from hfzhu :
Yes. I told them my old account is cancelled yesterday and ask them if I open a new account will trigger another hard pull. I call the number in the wiki as you can see above
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Quote from vapor22 :
Awesome! Thank you so much for confirming. Wasn't sure if that was the number or you used something else.
Also, if he did it online, he had to buy a new sim card, right? or has that requirement changed?
Nov 18, 2017 5:04 PM
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desi_babu_2010Nov 18, 2017 5:04 PM
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Quote from hfzhu :
.... Hope it clarifies.
Quote from hfzhu :
.... Will compare with LG G6 next week.
lol..not really..u ported out paid line...how do u plan to get a lg g6?
Nov 18, 2017 5:28 PM
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comintelNov 18, 2017 5:28 PM
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Quote from ringplusthrottle :
I finally figured out how to quote a previous post.

In my situation, the system did not even generate any identity verification questions for me. Since it could not generate questions, the system automatically failed me from the credit check. I've been trying to get help from Sprint about the system not generating questions for me, and no one has helped. They just say try again in 60 days, which obviously will not fix the system not generating questions.

In my parents' situations, the system generated some questions with wrong answers so that the only correct answer was none of the above. But the system said none of the above was not correct, and that one of the wrong answers was the correct one.

I was thinking, even if went to a Sprint store and got a store manager to agree to create an account and PIN for me, would the store manager still need to put me through identity verification over the phone?
Yes it is a scandal really that the identity verification service is so full of errors. It is outsourced to the credit bureaus. Theoretically you should find out which identity verification provider they used and get them to correct their records.

I do not know if they block you even through stores after you "fail" identity questions (in quotes because you might give the truth but if it does not match the credit bureau files they treat it as "wrong") but you could certainly try. They give their store managers a lot of discretion.

It is actually ok to go to a store and set up an empty account and pin. They tell a lot of people to do that. You just have to be sure to stop short of actually activating a phone and plan (as that is usually if not always going to be a paid plan) and go back home (or out to the car) to do that.
Last edited by comintel November 18, 2017 at 09:32 AM.
Nov 18, 2017 5:31 PM
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GogodeepNov 18, 2017 5:31 PM
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Quote from desi_babu_2010 :
lol..not really..u ported out paid line...how do u plan to get a lg g6?
Can I add another new line for the G6? I mean two free lines and a new paid line under the same account. Is it allowed? Thanks.
Nov 18, 2017 5:34 PM
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comintelNov 18, 2017 5:34 PM
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Quote from hfzhu :
Can I add another new line for the G6? I mean two free lines and a new paid line under the same account. Is it allowed? Thanks.
Should be no problem. It is very common to have one or two paid lines beyond the free lines, for example their tablet.
Nov 18, 2017 5:39 PM
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GogodeepNov 18, 2017 5:39 PM
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Quote from comintel :
Should be no problem. It is very common to have one or two paid lines beyond the free lines, for example their tablet.
Thanks for the confirmation. That's my plan for the upcoming LG G6.
Nov 18, 2017 5:41 PM
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desi_babu_2010Nov 18, 2017 5:41 PM
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Quote from comintel :
Should be no problem. It is very common to have one or two paid lines beyond the free lines, for example their tablet.
Quote from hfzhu :
Thanks for the confirmation. That's my plan for the upcoming LG G6.
makes sense. somehow that option escaped me.

this new line will be made at bb...

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Nov 18, 2017 5:46 PM
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thekeifer1Nov 18, 2017 5:46 PM
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Quote from comintel :
Should be no problem. It is very common to have one or two paid lines beyond the free lines, for example their tablet.
I used their chat line and they said I could add my iPad Pro for $25 - I think they give a discount if you buy it from them ($20 per month).
Nov 18, 2017 6:15 PM
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ringplusthrottleNov 18, 2017 6:15 PM
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Quote from comintel :
Yes it is a scandal really that the identity verification service is so full of errors. It is outsourced to the credit bureaus. Theoretically you should find out which identity verification provider they used and get them to correct their records.

I do not know if they block you even through stores after you "fail" identity questions (in quotes because you might give the truth but if it does not match the credit bureau files they treat it as "wrong") but you could certainly try. They give their store managers a lot of discretion.

It is actually ok to go to a store and set up an empty account and pin. They tell a lot of people to do that. You just have to be sure to stop short of actually activating a phone and plan (as that is usually if not always going to be a paid plan) and go back home (or out to the car) to do that.
How do I get a real store manager? When I was in the store and asked for a manager, the person said he was the manager but his name tag said lead sales consultant. He said some BS that it is policy that the store can't set up a new account without adding a line. What a bunch of lies.
Nov 18, 2017 6:27 PM
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sme6772Nov 18, 2017 6:27 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?
Quote from lstevens :
If you pay in full, and don't activate it, should not be a problem.
I went on to try an order one and apple's site shows there would be a $35 activation fee with Sprint? Will apple let me reserve and pickup without activating?
Nov 18, 2017 6:39 PM
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edog11Nov 18, 2017 6:39 PM
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Quote from thekeifer1 :
I used their chat line and they said I could add my iPad Pro for $25 - I think they give a discount if you buy it from them ($20 per month).
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Nov 18, 2017 7:11 PM
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MoneyMarkNov 18, 2017 7:11 PM
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I have two old iPhone 5 phones, one from AT&T, the other Verizon, both unlocked. Will Sprint allow these on this plan?

If not, would buying two LG G6 phones on Black Friday, paying them in full, and then cancelling service allow me to use them as BYOD devices for the free plan under someone else's name?
Nov 18, 2017 7:38 PM
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GogodeepNov 18, 2017 7:38 PM
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Quote from desi_babu_2010 :
makes sense. somehow that option escaped me.

this new line will be made at bb...
Thanks Babu. You are so helpful for the forum.
Nov 18, 2017 8:12 PM
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JamesJ1893Nov 18, 2017 8:12 PM
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Quote from comintel :
​If the phones were used on an MVNO you need to get the IMEI ownership in the database reflagged as SPCS before they will qualify. LiterallyUnlimited can take a look and do that (see other posts).

They told me a business cannot qualify. Wouldn't that mean an EIN would not work? They are going to ask for SSN as far as I know.
It was briefly activated on Ting, then removed. LiterallyUnlimited did reset the flag but it is still failing the eligibility checker. Sprint's "Executive Escalations Department" has concluded that "The device is not compatible with the sprint network and cannot be activated". Upon re-re-re-re-iterating that the phone has been activated on the Sprint network multiple times and functioned properly for many months in the past I was given an address to the nearest corporate store.

This was all after contacting Marci who did get back to my initial message and assured me it would be taken care of.

I purchased an e4 and am just going to use that.

As far as EIN goes I haven't had luck using mine.

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Nov 18, 2017 8:18 PM
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comintelNov 18, 2017 8:18 PM
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Quote from ringplusthrottle :
How do I get a real store manager? When I was in the store and asked for a manager, the person said he was the manager but his name tag said lead sales consultant. He said some BS that it is policy that the store can't set up a new account without adding a line. What a bunch of lies.
A lot of stores have done so for some people. Probably go to a Sprint owned store, ideally a repair center and tell them Sprint told you to go there (which they have for quite a few people).

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