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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 17, 2017 6:00 AM
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edog11Dec 17, 2017 6:00 AM
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Quote from comintel :
Yes technically that's true. However, I think that Sprint bears some responsibility if they encouraged it via an invitation to upgrade in their Dashboard and/or failed to warn the person. So I think the person may get some allowance for that if that was the case or of the person was genuinely confused.

Also they may be in the 14-day money back guarantee for the second date mentioned at least.
Ignorance is no excuse. But they need explanation for plan change on nov 19 if upgrade was done on dec 4th
Were they adding line or something else on nov 19. The plan change to a non free plan would have allowed a december 4th upgrade with no warnings.
Dec 17, 2017 6:11 AM
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comintelDec 17, 2017 6:11 AM
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Quote from edog11 :
Ignorance is no excuse. But they need explanation for plan change on nov 19 if upgrade was done on dec 4th
Were they adding line or something else on nov 19. The plan change to a non free plan would have allowed a december 4th upgrade with no warnings.
Yes I imagine they are linked. Probably shipping was delayed or whatever so the plan change ended up being earlier than the actual upgrade.
Assuming it is all part of the same transaction I think he may be able to cancel it if he/she acts really fast to be within the 14 days of it being completed. Of course he would have to return the new phone.

Probably best contact https://twitter.com/marcicarris?lang=en and ask her to either cancel it or propose another resolution since he is not satisfied.

That said, a lot of these upgrade gambits are just that, gambits that may or not work since the idea was that you bring your own phone to this plan, not look for ways to buy one cheap via a Sprint promotion right away.
Last edited by comintel December 16, 2017 at 10:20 PM.
Dec 17, 2017 6:17 AM
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myericDec 17, 2017 6:17 AM
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I jumped on this deal for a while. Besides of the spotty coverage, the major issue I have is, seem some of the traffic is blocked through data. One application works fine under WiFi mode, but once I switch to pure data mode, it will complain network not ready. But at that moment, the network is on, I can browse, receive emails.... Just those certain apps/network traffic do not work. Any one has same situation? BTW, my phone is Moto E4, and E4+.
Dec 17, 2017 6:34 AM
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macrokelvinDec 17, 2017 6:34 AM
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Quote from myeric :
I jumped on this deal for a while. Besides of the spotty coverage, the major issue I have is, seem some of the traffic is blocked through data. One application works fine under WiFi mode, but once I switch to pure data mode, it will complain network not ready. But at that moment, the network is on, I can browse, receive emails.... Just those certain apps/network traffic do not work. Any one has same situation? BTW, my phone is Moto E4, and E4+.
Most likely caused by slow data or the Sprint proxy because I don't know what exact error you saw. If caused by Sprint proxy, google for how to bypass Sprint proxy or other alternatives that can't be discussed on SD Big Grin
Dec 17, 2017 8:08 AM
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HunterOneDec 17, 2017 8:08 AM
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Quote from seventh_wonder :
For those who actually use Google Voice, is anyone able to get the Sprint Integration working?

If you want to get some idea about the GV-Sprint issues check this:

https://productforums.google.com/forum/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=first_post_notification_button#!... [google.com]

There is a guy there who goes by the handle Bluescat who's an expert on GV-Sprint and GV in general.
Dec 17, 2017 8:09 AM
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kitkat1Dec 17, 2017 8:09 AM
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Quote from myeric :
I jumped on this deal for a while. Besides of the spotty coverage, the major issue I have is, seem some of the traffic is blocked through data. One application works fine under WiFi mode, but once I switch to pure data mode, it will complain network not ready. But at that moment, the network is on, I can browse, receive emails.... Just those certain apps/network traffic do not work. Any one has same situation? BTW, my phone is Moto E4, and E4+.
which app is giving you this issue
Dec 17, 2017 10:41 AM
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baxterdoubleDec 17, 2017 10:41 AM
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Can I use the prepaid Moto E4 that Walmart is selling?

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Dec 17, 2017 1:00 PM
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nitemareDec 17, 2017 1:00 PM
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What is the purpose of upgrading a phone with Sprint (or any carrier)?

They no longer issue free (or subsidized phones anymore). You can easily just purchase a new phone on Apple's site and link it to Sprint instead.
Dec 17, 2017 2:06 PM
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hindolamDec 17, 2017 2:06 PM
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Quote from baxterdouble :
Can I use the prepaid Moto E4 that Walmart is selling?
No Verizon Prepaid Moto E4 is not whitelisted on Sprint. You need to get the unlocked Moto E4 like this one

Moto E4 16GB Unlocked Smartphone @ Frys $94.99 AC and FS
Dec 17, 2017 3:08 PM
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asifali418Dec 17, 2017 3:08 PM
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Quote from edog11 :
If you upgrade before 120 days you lose the free plan. When did you open free plan?
O open on July 29 2017 and I upgrade Dec 4 which is more than 120 days.
Dec 17, 2017 3:11 PM
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asifali418Dec 17, 2017 3:11 PM
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Quote from comintel :
Yes technically that's true. However, I think that Sprint bears some responsibility if they encouraged it via an invitation to upgrade in their Dashboard and/or failed to warn the person. So I think the person may get some allowance for that if that was the case or of the person was genuinely confused.

Also they may be in the 14-day money back guarantee for the second date mentioned at least.
I keep try to call them and some say we can't.but some say it's take 3 business days and than it's effect on u r account but so far not.yesterday they told me again and this time I recorded our conversation with them we see what happand
Dec 17, 2017 3:24 PM
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asifali418Dec 17, 2017 3:24 PM
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Quote from comintel :
This person has sorted out a lot of problems like that:

https://twitter.com/marcicarris?lang=en

You might want to contact her.
I m not useing Twitter any other link
Dec 17, 2017 3:29 PM
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ImWithStupidDec 17, 2017 3:29 PM
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Quote from nitemare :
What is the purpose of upgrading a phone with Sprint (or any carrier)?

They no longer issue free (or subsidized phones anymore). You can easily just purchase a new phone on Apple's site and link it to Sprint instead.
Sprint still offers phone subsidies. While everyone got rid of 2 year contracts, the subsidies have trickled back in other forms.

You are literally in a thread about Sprint giving people a YEAR OF UNLIMITED SERVICE FOR FREE. At this point, there is very little Sprint won't do to get customers to sign up with them...
Dec 17, 2017 4:16 PM
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DrRadDec 17, 2017 4:16 PM
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Quote from myeric :
I jumped on this deal for a while. Besides of the spotty coverage, the major issue I have is, seem some of the traffic is blocked through data. One application works fine under WiFi mode, but once I switch to pure data mode, it will complain network not ready. But at that moment, the network is on, I can browse, receive emails.... Just those certain apps/network traffic do not work. Any one has same situation? BTW, my phone is Moto E4, and E4+.
What app? Carriers are know to shape and optimize certain types of traffic. Sprint for example throttles video, games, and music. They also target VPN traffic and any traffic that appears non-mobile. Sprint's network itself isn't very good in many places, so its not surprising some services don't work.

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nitemareDec 17, 2017 5:40 PM
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Quote from kitkat1 :
which app is giving you this issue
Yeah, we need to know the exact name(s) of the apps or can't help.

All my apps on my iPhone 5C work fine. No network issues. Even running iOS 8.4 JB. All three phones are on this free plan separatly so I don't need to use VPN or share the connection since they have their own 10GB plans.

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