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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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Dec 8, 2017 8:28 PM
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middlefiddleDec 8, 2017 8:28 PM
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Wow, over 900 pages... seems the real deal here is eventually having an upgrade offer come from sprint? So are people actually using this plan as their primary plan? Sprint coverage isn't the best here but if it's legitimately free service maybe I could make it work. Any insight from someone?
Dec 8, 2017 8:59 PM
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msleakDec 8, 2017 8:59 PM
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Here's what you do:

Use the link from the first post to ensure your phone works on the BYOD device plan. Now call 866-782-8777 and ask for the promo, setup your Sprint account (credit check, etc.) and give the IMEI of your qualifying phone. I had a SIM card from Sprint that wasn't for my phone she tried to activate, then advised me to go to the store and get the correct one.

Find which SIM card you need - I asked for the Bring Your Own Device Tricut SIM kit (this one works on my phones): https://bestcellular.com/byod-sim...e-devices/ and write down the SKU, 760492034500 for me. Look here for other versions for your phone(s): https://bestcellular.com/?s=Sprint+BYOD+SIM+kit and again write down the SKU.

Go to the Sprint store tell them you need another SIM card that works for your BYOD phone you just setup an account for. Now give them your account details (PIN, name, SS#, etc. since you don't have a phone number yet). Give them the SKU as well. When they look you up and scan your Tricut SIM kit to your account it will be at $0 promo (instead of paying $13 on the deal's website). Got a copy in my email just after $9.99 - $9.99 free BYOD simcard promo!
Last edited by msleak December 8, 2017 at 01:04 PM.
Dec 8, 2017 9:36 PM
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desi_babu_2010Dec 8, 2017 9:36 PM
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Quote from middlefiddle :
Wow, over 900 pages... seems the real deal here is eventually having an upgrade offer come from sprint? So are people actually using this plan as their primary plan? Sprint coverage isn't the best here but if it's legitimately free service maybe I could make it work. Any insight from someone?
exactly what insight are u looking for?
how sprint will work for u ? is that it?

so joe blow says:
ya its is good....will that make u feel better?

come on people, use some common sense.

if sprint has good service in your area..then ya..is heck of a deal.

if not, then pass...

btw...yes there are many many many many people using this as their primary plan...both individual and family plans
Dec 8, 2017 9:37 PM
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nitemareDec 8, 2017 9:37 PM
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Quote from middlefiddle :
Sprint coverage isn't the best here but if it's legitimately free service maybe I could make it work. Any insight from someone?
Sprint LTE service works great in cleveland area. Tested on three iPhone 5c's. Check out Sprints site for map coverage.
Dec 9, 2017 1:00 AM
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comintelDec 9, 2017 1:00 AM
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Quote from desi_babu_2010 :
any early adopters (june/july sign ups) do the port dance?

port out of a sprint byod plan to h20 (or similar)

port back to a byod plan (using a spouse/relative ss number)
(effectively getting ~ 6 more months free)

curious to get their experience
Me too.

If anybody knows of a way of rolling over the free plan, please post.

In my case I only have one SSN and do not want to bug friends etc.

If we assume the plan will probably be open till the end of January, I am thinking of terminating my current plan any day now (before Dec. 15).

Then Jan. 31 would be beyond the required 45 day time period free of a plan, and I could sign up again.

I wonder if that would work? I can accept the risk of it not working if it has at least a good chance.
Last edited by comintel December 8, 2017 at 07:26 PM.
Dec 9, 2017 1:23 AM
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guesswhoDec 9, 2017 1:23 AM
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Quote from middlefiddle :
Wow, over 900 pages... seems the real deal here is eventually having an upgrade offer come from sprint? So are people actually using this plan as their primary plan? Sprint coverage isn't the best here but if it's legitimately free service maybe I could make it work. Any insight from someone?
I signed up this week and now its my spouse's main line..I needed to get on some deal ASAP (I'm the one who likes deals and he could care less)..I was going to go with an MVNO when I came across this deal and now I guess its Sprint for him for 1 year..we have good coverage with all 4 carriers so this was a no brainer..now if I can get a cheap phone, I will add another line for myself..till then its T-mobile prepaid for me..
Dec 9, 2017 1:47 AM
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middlefiddleDec 9, 2017 1:47 AM
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Quote from desi_babu_2010 :
exactly what insight are u looking for?
how sprint will work for u ? is that it?

so joe blow says:
ya its is good....will that make u feel better?

come on people, use some common sense.

if sprint has good service in your area..then ya..is heck of a deal.

if not, then pass...

btw...yes there are many many many many people using this as their primary plan...both individual and family plans
Many of the recent posts are talking about upgrade eligibility. Free cell service isn't usually free so I'm wondering what the catch is. And I asked if people were actually using this as their primary service or there was some other perk I missed. Thanks Joe Blow

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Dec 9, 2017 2:26 AM
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desi_babu_2010Dec 9, 2017 2:26 AM
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Quote from middlefiddle :
Many of the recent posts are talking about upgrade eligibility. Free cell service isn't usually free so I'm wondering what the catch is. And I asked if people were actually using this as their primary service or there was some other perk I missed. Thanks Joe Blow
There are over 13000 posts here.
Sure, some are nonsensical posts like yours and mine.

That alone should tell u something.

You are welcome.
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hodaddyDec 9, 2017 4:44 AM
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laugh out loudlaugh out loudlaugh out loudlaugh out loudlaugh out loud Oh Magoo.....you've done it again!
Dec 9, 2017 5:21 PM
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yooperwomanDec 9, 2017 5:21 PM
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Has anyone done the LG G6 deal, ported out, then swapped the device that's on the free plan for the G6? I'm thinking about doing it, but I don't want to lose my free plan.
Dec 9, 2017 5:28 PM
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RadioActiveDec 9, 2017 5:28 PM
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Quote from yooperwoman :
Has anyone done the LG G6 deal, ported out, then swapped the device that's on the free plan for the G6? I'm thinking about doing it, but I don't want to lose my free plan.
I just did this today. Looks like online it still shows me the BYOD plan after swap. All done online.
Dec 9, 2017 6:54 PM
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yooperwomanDec 9, 2017 6:54 PM
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Quote from RadioActive :
I just did this today. Looks like online it still shows me the BYOD plan after swap. All done online.
Thanks and repped! Im going to try it.
Dec 9, 2017 7:00 PM
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nothingbutdealsDec 9, 2017 7:00 PM
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Quote from RadioActive :
I just did this today. Looks like online it still shows me the BYOD plan after swap. All done online.
Did you just do the swap online youself, or you have to call/chat with Sprint agent?
Dec 9, 2017 7:16 PM
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RadioActiveDec 9, 2017 7:16 PM
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Quote from nothingbutdeals :
Did you just do the swap online youself, or you have to call/chat with Sprint agent?
Online. No agent contact. Just make sure you have disconnected your new pay line and it doesn't show in your account

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Dec 9, 2017 7:21 PM
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guesswhoDec 9, 2017 7:21 PM
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Quote from yooperwoman :
Has anyone done the LG G6 deal, ported out, then swapped the device that's on the free plan for the G6? I'm thinking about doing it, but I don't want to lose my free plan.
which deal is that? I only see some old deals for lg g6..link please.

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