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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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lintas1
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Guess they are finally valuing their service quality at zero dollars!! Having unfortunate experience of being a sprint customer, I wholeheartedly concur with the valuation of their service.
luckymichael
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Can I cancel after the first year?
SammyTheSalmon
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Hi! I have ten specific questions that only pertain to my individual circumstances. I epitomize laziness and my sense of entitlement is impervious to reason. Therefore it is the responsibility of anyone and everyone who reads this to find the answers to my questions.

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Jan 18, 2018 11:38 PM
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JaTaNJan 18, 2018 11:38 PM
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Quote from hdlz :
If I port my sprint line to other carrier now, how long do I have to stay with other carier before I can port back and qualify for this promo?
45 days if you want to port back under your name/SSN -- no guarantee that this promo will be around in 45 days

If there's someone else that can sign up for service then you can port out in afternoon/evening and port back in next day under their name/SSN -- usually ports are fully complete in a few hours, but I recommend staying away overnight just to be safe
Jan 19, 2018 12:07 AM
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rp100Jan 19, 2018 12:07 AM
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I had two lines which were ported out on 11/23. Currenlty i am able to login to my account online and see new bills for $0 but have no lines active or under the acoount.

Can i be able to do the byod on same account or do i need to do that with new social? Has anyone went through with above case with no issues?


UPDATE: I logged into my online account and clicked on sprint byod link to check the device and port in no. eligibility and i got below message

"Not eligible for this promotion" and immediately moved to page where its says

It's not you, it's us.
We're sorry, we can't complete your order online, but give us a ring and we'll get you taken care of."

Does calling @ 866-782-8777 do any help in this case or just to have a new account with different social will be a better way to proceed just not to mess up anything?


TIA
Last edited by rp100 January 18, 2018 at 05:17 PM.
Jan 19, 2018 12:10 AM
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comintelJan 19, 2018 12:10 AM
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ow, these bastards told me I had to get the sim from them instead of getting it at a store, so I do, paid the $10. Got it today, called them to activate, they said the sim is NOT compatible with their plan and to go to a Sprint store to exchange the sim... Lol Figured I'd try the sprint.com/activate and after creating and signing into my acct, I get a oops error... lol Unbelievable...
I realize it may be too late now, but, in general, do not ask or take any advice from them, given now or before. It is usually wrong.
Determine the correct sim part number yourself, obtain it, and do not mention the part number to them, just the iccid.
Do not ask any questions because they know nothing.
They are order takers and have no technical knowledge.
If you ask questions, they just guess.
Jan 19, 2018 12:17 AM
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comintelJan 19, 2018 12:17 AM
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Quote from mikew99 :
Well, this was a bust for me. The online credit check failed, so I got a SIM from Best Buy and called the activation number. Unfortunately, Sprint's Credit Department could not verify my identity at all, so it looks like I'm SOL.
Did they not give you an alternative to go to a local store to show ID? (If you take this route, just set up an empty account at the store and go back home to phone in again to set up the free plan - do not do that in the store).

If you have no credit record at all, maybe you can team up with a friend on this.
Jan 19, 2018 12:19 AM
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comintelJan 19, 2018 12:19 AM
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Quote from rp100 :
I had two lines which were ported out on 11/23. Currenlty i am able to login to my account online and see new bills for $0 but have no lines active or under the acoount.

Can i be able to do the byod on same account or do i need to do that with new social? Has anyone went through with above case with no issues?


UPDATE: I logged into my online account and clicked on sprint byod link to check the device and port in no. eligibility and i got below message

"Not eligible for this promotion" and immediately moved to page where its says

It's not you, it's us.
We're sorry, we can't complete your order online, but give us a ring and we'll get you taken care of."

Does calling @ 866-782-8777 do any help in this case or just to have a new account with different social will be a better way to proceed just not to mess up anything?


TIA
Call for sure because often the old account is not closed out fully and the 45 day clock has not even begun to tick.

However I see an indication that the promo may not be extended beyond Jan. 31.

That indication is a an article elsewhere that I think was really ghost written by Sprint that says to act by Jan. 31.
Last edited by comintel January 18, 2018 at 05:31 PM.
Jan 19, 2018 12:28 AM
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comintelJan 19, 2018 12:28 AM
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Quote from hdlz :
If I port my sprint line to other carrier now, how long do I have to stay with other carier before I can port back and qualify for this promo?
45 days, but to be sure, you need to call back immediately after porting out your last line and tell them to start the clock ticking.

However this is not a good time to do it. Wait until at least Feb. 1 to see if the prono gets renewed. We are close to month end now, so the 45 days from either date (now versus Feb. 1) would be in March, so you may as well take the ;ater date to do it which still ends in March, yet gives you the benefit of knowing whether the promo is still alive.
Jan 19, 2018 12:40 AM
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deserthawkJan 19, 2018 12:40 AM
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Quote from comintel :
45 days, but to be sure, you need to call back immediately after porting out your last line and tell them to start the clock ticking.

However this is not a good time to do it. Wait until at least Feb. 1 to see if the prono gets renewed. We are close to month end now, so the 45 days from either date (now versus Feb. 1) would be in March, so you may as well take the ;ater date to do it which still ends in March, yet gives you the benefit of knowing whether the promo is still alive.
I have superb credit and never fail a credit check, but I think I have a minor freeze on my FICOs because I had an identity theft issue a few years ago and wanted to protect against more fraud. Think I'll have any problems?

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Jan 19, 2018 12:44 AM
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comintelJan 19, 2018 12:44 AM
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I have superb credit and never fail a credit check, but I think I have a minor freeze on my FICOs because I had an identity theft issue a few years ago and wanted to protect against more fraud. Think I'll have any problems?
When there is any kind of freeze it can cause an extra step or two but nothing insurmountable for someone with your credit.
Last edited by comintel January 18, 2018 at 05:46 PM.
Jan 19, 2018 12:47 AM
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deserthawkJan 19, 2018 12:47 AM
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When there is any kind of freeze it can cause an extra step or two but nothing insurmountable for someone with your credit.
There are two kinds of freezes. I forget how they label them. Mine is the milder of the two.

Always something, huh? Some jerk hacks into my credit card over a year ago and it's still coming back to haunt me.
Jan 19, 2018 12:52 AM
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mikew99Jan 19, 2018 12:52 AM
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Quote from comintel :
Did they not give you an alternative to go to a local store to show ID? (If you take this route, just set up an empty account at the store and go back home to phone in again to set up the free plan - do not do that in the store).

If you have no credit record at all, maybe you can team up with a friend on this.
I was prepared to go into a Sprint store, as others reported having to do. The Credit Check guy said that usually they are presented with a few challenge questions, but for some reason, none came up for me, so there was nothing that he could do.

I have a loooong credit history (multiple credit cards, own home, 20 years at same address, etc), so I'm not sure what's going on here. He said that I'd receive a letter in "7 to 10 business days," by which time this promo might well be over.

My prepaid year of Mint Sim is almost up, so it was worth the $10 to try....
Jan 19, 2018 01:01 AM
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gqukyoJan 19, 2018 01:01 AM
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Was already said putting it out there again... those on Xfinity Mobile porting into Sprint, your pin is the last 4 digits of your phone number and the acct used is the acct # from Xfinity Mobile and not your Xfinity/Comcast acct # (which they said some companies need instead). You can get your Xfinity Mobile acct # from the app.
Jan 19, 2018 01:07 AM
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comintelJan 19, 2018 01:07 AM
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Quote from mikew99 :
I was prepared to go into a Sprint store, as others reported having to do. The Credit Check guy said that usually they are presented with a few challenge questions, but for some reason, none came up for me, so there was nothing that he could do.

I have a loooong credit history (multiple credit cards, own home, 20 years at same address, etc), so I'm not sure what's going on here. He said that I'd receive a letter in "7 to 10 business days," by which time this promo might well be over.

My prepaid year of Mint Sim is almost up, so it was worth the $10 to try....
The letter will not add anything useful.
Since in your particular case you should readily ​qualify (which is not true of everyone), I would contact
https://twitter.com/marcicarris?lang=en
Marci Carris
SVP Customer Management
6200 Sprint Parkway
Overland Park, Kan. 66251
(913) 323-3931
[email protected]

She has fixed credit issues for some people here. She can refer to Executive credit dept to override obviously wrong automated decisions..
Last edited by comintel January 18, 2018 at 06:15 PM.
Jan 19, 2018 01:23 AM
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mikew99Jan 19, 2018 01:23 AM
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Quote from comintel :
She has fixed credit issues for some people here. She can refer to Executive credit dept to override obviously wrong automated decisions..
I'm on the fence about the whole thing as I write this, but I suppose I've gone this far, so it worth a bit more effort to see it though.

I appreciate the tip, and I'll send Marci a message and see if she can help!
Jan 19, 2018 01:32 AM
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comintelJan 19, 2018 01:32 AM
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Quote from mikew99 :
I'm on the fence about the whole thing as I write this, but I suppose I've gone this far, so it worth a bit more effort to see it though.

I appreciate the tip, and I'll send Marci a message and see if she can help!
I believe she will.

It is not just Sprint. It is the Equifax identity service they use. The USPS uses the same service and just turned me down for an account because I gave the right answers instead of the wrong ones they were expecting on the basis of their error-filled database. Plus this government agency nonetheless tells me there is no way to correct the database. I had problems with Sprint too but happened to be able to work around them because I figured out the wrong answers they were looking for.



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Jan 19, 2018 02:42 AM
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couponhunter89Jan 19, 2018 02:42 AM
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Quote from comintel :
I believe she will.

It is not just Sprint. It is the Equifax identity service they use. The USPS uses the same service and just turned me down for an account because I gave the right answers instead of the wrong ones they were expecting on the basis of their error-filled database. Plus this government agency nonetheless tells me there is no way to correct the database. I had problems with Sprint too but happened to be able to work around them because I figured out the wrong answers they were looking for.



I realize we are going off topic here, but all the questions I get asked with credit stuff are obviously not about me (some person was using my SSN before or something, idk). I think they get their answers from Public Records. I have no idea how to rectify the info on it. So, there really isn't a way to change it to match my actual info?

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