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Sprint BYOD: 1-Year Unlimited Talk, Text & Data

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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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Dec 6, 2017 6:49 PM
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guesswhoDec 6, 2017 6:49 PM
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Quote from comintel :
Excellent! I think it takes a day before you can create the account.
Thank you so much for all your help..I finally am good to go..I tried creating an online profile and it worked..When I check my plans it shows what is in the image..I guess that is the free plan?

Now that this is done, I might have to look into the other thread with iphone SE and port another number over to Sprint Smilie

Thanks to everyone who patiently guided me through this process!
Dec 6, 2017 6:52 PM
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comintelDec 6, 2017 6:52 PM
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Quote from ilovefreedeals :
I have a question please help!!!!! My phone won't let me scroll back AT ALL. If I were to open a second BYOD Line today, would that Line remain open for 12 months or for the same length that I opened my first line?
The same end date as your first line.
Dec 6, 2017 6:55 PM
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desi_babu_2010Dec 6, 2017 6:55 PM
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Quote from guesswho :
Thank you so much for all your help..I finally am good to go..I tried creating an online profile and it worked..When I check my plans it shows what is in the image..I guess that is the free plan?

Now that this is done, I might have to look into the other thread with iphone SE and port another number over to Sprint Smilie

Thanks to everyone who patiently guided me through this process!
nice .
to add a line.
same process.
call same number
will need a number to port in .
will need eligible phone as well.
(some have reported even unactive former sprint phones will work)
Dec 6, 2017 6:59 PM
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HurricaneAlleyDec 6, 2017 6:59 PM
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Quote from guesswho :
Thank you so much for all your help..I finally am good to go..I tried creating an online profile and it worked..When I check my plans it shows what is in the image..I guess that is the free plan?

Now that this is done, I might have to look into the other thread with iphone SE and port another number over to Sprint Smilie

Thanks to everyone who patiently guided me through this process!
WaveSo since you are the newly minted Sprinter, do lay out any tips and tricks to make this easy in stepwise fashion or is the wiki signup process still accurate
Dec 6, 2017 7:01 PM
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HurricaneAlleyDec 6, 2017 7:01 PM
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Quote from desi_babu_2010 :
nice .

(some have reported even unactive former sprint phones will work)
I have some sprint/boost inactive phones do they have to be on the list as well as indicated in wiki or can they be older flip phones

On another note I bet your avatars in laws are not too thrilled about her latest movie now are they lol
Dec 6, 2017 7:12 PM
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comintelDec 6, 2017 7:12 PM
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Quote from HurricaneAlley :
I have some sprint/boost inactive phones do they have to be on the list as well as indicated in wiki or can they be older flip phones

On another note I bet your avatars in laws are not too thrilled about her latest movie now are they lol
They do not have to be on the list but they have to be of Postpaid origin.
Boost phones will (almost) never work except a few iPhones.
Dura XT flip phone will work but you have to call in to activate it. I have one active. $15 on EBay. No sim needed.
Dec 6, 2017 7:15 PM
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HurricaneAlleyDec 6, 2017 7:15 PM
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Quote from comintel :
They do not have to be on the list but they have to be of Postpaid origin.
Boost phones will (almost) never work except a few iPhones.
Dura XT flip phone will work but you have to call in to activate it. I have one active. $15 on EBay. No sim needed.
Great thx, I have some old Admirals from Vz trade in left over from the way back machine lol some old s2 note 2 should be able to get something and even some inactive touch pro haha, repd

So Im probably going to port from ring.to I think folks said to say broadband.com
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Dec 6, 2017 7:22 PM
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comintelDec 6, 2017 7:22 PM
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Quote from HurricaneAlley :
Great thx, I have some old Admirals from Vz trade in left over from the way back machine lol some old s2 note 2 should be able to get something and even some inactive touch pro haha, repd

So Im probably going to port from ring.to I think folks said to say broadband.com
Correct re ring.to being part of broadband.com and the rest too.
Oh if a phone has ever been on an mvno it will have to have ownership flag flipped from PLBL to SPCS by LiterallyUnlimited (but nevertheless cannot be of prepaid origin).
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Dec 6, 2017 7:39 PM
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HurricaneAlleyDec 6, 2017 7:39 PM
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Quote from comintel :
Correct re ring.to being part of broadband.com and the rest too.
Oh if a phone has ever been on an mvno it will have to have ownership flag flipped from PLBL to SPCS by LiterallyUnlimited (but nevertheless cannot be of prepaid origin).
Hmmm so if it was on FPop/ting it needs conversion...what is plbl and what is the process through LiterallyUnlimited, didn't see this in the wiki so will want to add this info.

Also when did this free service begin initially, I believe some people should be approaching their end year would like to know what happened to those lines as well. Also, has anyone had success with upgrades other then Sprint, I recall someone mention upgrades for these phones is only through calling Sprint?
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comintelDec 6, 2017 7:54 PM
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Quote from HurricaneAlley :
Hmmm so if it was on FPop/ting it needs conversion...what is plbl and what is the process through LiterallyUnlimited, didn't see this in the wiki so will want to add this info.

Also when did this free service begin initially, I believe some people should be approaching their end year would like to know what happened to those lines as well. Also, has anyone had success with upgrades other then Sprint, I recall someone mention upgrades for these phones is only through calling Sprint?
Yes you can contact https://www.reddit.com/user/LiterallyUnlimited on Reddit or here and send him the imei and he will flip the record in the database back to SPCS from PLBL. It still has to have been SPCS (postpaid) originally. He will check that. He works for Ting and formerly Sprint (and I see he is currently giving lessons to some Sprint mvno's on how to flip the flaf).

The FAQ on the Sprint web page for this offer says that if you upgrade through any retail channel , including dealers and Sprint stores, you will lose the free plan.

It only started this past summer so nobody knows what exactly will happen when they one year comes.
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JaTaNDec 6, 2017 8:28 PM
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Quote from comintel :
​I think it was always supposed to be 120 days but they accidentally forgot to update the calculation of that on the web page when they extended the original offer the first time.
I agree you *should* be able to hold them to their miscalculation but I doubt you will succeed. There are lots of other things on the website that are wrong too and in general they will not give you the benefit in such cases.
120 days only came up recently when they extended the promo in Oct -- before that it was a fixed date

June/July people were 10/1 upgrade -- Sprint made them eligible a day or two after that

Aug/Sept were 12/1 but still nothing -- early Aug people alrdy at 120 days
Dec 6, 2017 8:35 PM
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comintelDec 6, 2017 8:35 PM
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Quote from JaTaN :
120 days only came up recently when they extended the promo in Oct -- before that it was a fixed date

June/July people were 10/1 upgrade -- Sprint made them eligible a day or two after that

Aug/Sept were 12/1 but still nothing -- early Aug people alrdy at 120 days
I have been hearing 120 days (or 4 months) in this thread for a long time. I just searched and there are lots of references to it in June. I think that was probably what Sprint told callers all along and the web site was just wrong. I do agree with you that Sprnt should take responsibility for its errors though.

What does Sprint say to the early Aug. people if they call and ask?
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XYprideDec 6, 2017 8:43 PM
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Quote from comintel :
I have been hearing 120 days in this thread for a long time. I just searched and there are lots of references to it in June. I think that was probably what Sprint told callers all along and the web site was just wrong.

What does Sprint say to the early Aug. people if they call and ask?
They told me 4 months
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comintelDec 6, 2017 8:46 PM
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They told me 4 months
Are they saying it needs to be 4 FULL CALENDAR months?

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XYprideDec 6, 2017 8:48 PM
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Quote from comintel :
Are they saying it needs to be 4 FULL CALENDAR months?
That is what they told me, not 120 days. Also, this is the current Terms:

Upgrades for the lines activated on the Free Unlimited plan will be allowed after 4 months of service.

I'm pretty sure that is not what it said back in August. Does anyone have the Terms from August?
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