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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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Jan 21, 2018 12:58 AM
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ultrasoulJan 21, 2018 12:58 AM
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Quote from gqukyo :
Wow, 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...
You got jipped son. Where you get the Sprint SIM is irrelevant as long as you get the right SIM card type necessary for your phone. You can get Sprint SIM cards from an Apple store for free or a few bucks from Bestbuy or Amazon or eBay.
Jan 21, 2018 2:36 AM
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stoutdrinkerJan 21, 2018 2:36 AM
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I'm a Verizon customer with an unlocked LG G6. It says I'm not eligible.

I'm not a huge Sprint fan but I'd take a free year of service. No logical reason why my phone is not included but oh well.

My wife is a cricket customer with an unlocked s8. Wonder if hers would work?

EDIT: I just checked my wife's phone and it is eligible. Wtf. Why would my phone not be eligible. Its not like its ancient
Last edited by stoutdrinker January 20, 2018 at 06:47 PM.
Jan 21, 2018 2:46 AM
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comintelJan 21, 2018 2:46 AM
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Quote from stoutdrinker :
I'm a Verizon customer with an unlocked LG G6. It says I'm not eligible.

I'm not a huge Sprint fan but I'd take a free year of service. No logical reason why my phone is not included but oh well.

My wife is a cricket customer with an unlocked s8. Wonder if hers would work?
The Verizon G6 model lacks most or all of Sprint's bands include voice band BC10:

LS993 [Sprint - USA]:
CDMA: BC0/BC1/BC10 GSM: 850/900/1800/1900 WCDMA: B1/B2/B4/B5/B8 LTE: B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B12/B25/B26/B41

VS998/B/G/P/T/W [Verizon Wireless -USA]: CDMA:
BC0/BC1 GSM: 850/900/1800/1900 WCDMA:B2/B4/B5 LTE: B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B13/B20/B66

As for the S8, yes, you can use that if it is the same as the AT&T or Unbranded model and unless Cricket, beimg a prepaid brand, has locked it.
Last edited by comintel January 20, 2018 at 06:49 PM.
Jan 21, 2018 2:48 AM
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stoutdrinkerJan 21, 2018 2:48 AM
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Quote from comintel :


The Verizon G6 model lacks most or all of Sprint's bands include voice band BC10:

LS993 [Sprint - USA]:
CDMA: BC0/BC1/BC10 GSM: 850/900/1800/1900 WCDMA: B1/B2/B4/B5/B8 LTE: B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B12/B25/B26/B41

VS998/B/G/P/T/W [Verizon Wireless -USA]: CDMA:
BC0/BC1 GSM: 850/900/1800/1900 WCDMA:B2/B4/B5 LTE: B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B13/B20/B66

As for the S8, yes, you can use that..
My G6 is not a Verizon model. Its a factory unlocked model that's not tied to a carrier. Just like my wife's s8. Its a LS997. The frequencies are a little over my head. When I purchased it I thought it would work on all carriers

Frequencies CDMA 1.9 GHz CDMA PCS, 800 MHz Analog, 800 MHz CDMA; GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz; UMTS Bands 1/2/4/5/8; LTE Bands 1/2/3/4/5/7/12/13/17/20/25
Last edited by stoutdrinker January 20, 2018 at 06:59 PM.
Jan 21, 2018 3:01 AM
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ultrasoulJan 21, 2018 3:01 AM
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Quote from stoutdrinker :
My G6 is not a Verizon model. Its a factory unlocked model that's not tied to a carrier. Just like my wife's s8. Its a LS997. The frequencies are a little over my head. When I purchased it I thought it would work on all carriers

Frequencies CDMA 1.9 GHz CDMA PCS, 800 MHz Analog, 800 MHz CDMA; GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz; UMTS Bands 1/2/4/5/8; LTE Bands 1/2/3/4/5/7/12/13/17/20/25
Unlocked LG G6 won't work on Sprint. Sprint isn't GSM- it is CDMA. Their activation policy works on a whitelist system which requires ESN/ MEID/ IMEI to be in their systems before being allowed onto their networks.

Sprint never loaded unlocked LG G6 ESN's into their whitelist database. So even though your unlocked G6 has the CDMA bands and capabilties to work on Sprint, it won't since Sprint won't allow it to activate on its network.

On the other hand, Sprint does load in all ESN's of newer unlocked iPhones, certain unlocked Moto (G4/ G5), Google Pixels etc
Last edited by ultrasoul January 20, 2018 at 07:04 PM.
Jan 21, 2018 3:02 AM
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comintelJan 21, 2018 3:02 AM
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Quote from stoutdrinker :
My G6 is not a Verizon model. Its a factory unlocked model that's not tied to a carrier. Just like my wife's s8
It seems the US997 model lacks bands 26, 41 and maybe BC10:
http://www.lg.com/us/cell-phones/...k-Unlocked
Specifications:
CarrierUnlocked
Frequencies CDMA 1.9 GHz CDMA PCS, 800 MHz Analog, 800 MHz CDMA; GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz; UMTS Bands 1/2/4/5/8; LTE Bands 1/2/3/4/5/7/12/13/17/20/25

It has sort of half-hearted partial Sprint support but not enough.
Last edited by comintel January 20, 2018 at 07:05 PM.
Jan 21, 2018 3:05 AM
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stoutdrinkerJan 21, 2018 3:05 AM
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Quote from comintel :
It seems it lacks bands 26, 41 and maybe BC10:
http://www.lg.com/us/cell-phones/...k-Unlocked
Specifications:
CarrierUnlocked
Frequencies CDMA 1.9 GHz CDMA PCS, 800 MHz Analog, 800 MHz CDMA; GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz; UMTS Bands 1/2/4/5/8; LTE Bands 1/2/3/4/5/7/12/13/17/20/25

It has sort of partial Sprint support but not enough.
Thank for clarifying that. Looks like I'm screwed. Maybe Ill switch my wife's over to it. Shed never know the difference. Lol

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ultrasoulJan 21, 2018 3:05 AM
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Quote from comintel :
It seems it lacks bands 26, 41 and maybe BC10:
http://www.lg.com/us/cell-phones/...k-Unlocked [lg.com]
Specifications:
CarrierUnlocked
Frequencies CDMA 1.9 GHz CDMA PCS, 800 MHz Analog, 800 MHz CDMA; GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz; UMTS Bands 1/2/4/5/8; LTE Bands 1/2/3/4/5/7/12/13/17/20/25

It has sort of partial Sprint support but not enough.
It doesn't matter about the partial support. It depends on Sprint has an agreement with the manufacturer to load in their unlocked ESN into Sprint whitelist activation server. There isn't one with LG G6 so unlocked LG G6 won't work on Sprint. Period.
Jan 21, 2018 3:12 AM
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comintelJan 21, 2018 3:12 AM
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Quote from ultrasoul :
It doesn't matter about the partial support. It depends on Sprint has an agreement with the manufacturer to load in their unlocked ESN into Sprint whitelist activation server. There isn't one with LGG6 so unlocked LG G6 won't work on Sprint. Period.
I am explaining WHY it cannot and could not work beyond the mere superficiality of the agreements.
It is two sides of the same coin.
You stick to your agreement-based-logic and stop disparaging others posts.
Last edited by comintel January 20, 2018 at 07:15 PM.
Jan 21, 2018 3:17 AM
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stoutdrinkerJan 21, 2018 3:17 AM
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No worries. So I read a bit more about the billing. Looks like they charge taxes on $5/month rate during the free period. For those of you on this play how much are those taxes?
Jan 21, 2018 3:23 AM
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comintelJan 21, 2018 3:23 AM
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Quote from stoutdrinker :
No worries. So I read a bit more about the billing. Looks like they charge taxes on $5/month rate during the free period. For those of you on this play how much are those taxes?
About $3.50 on average per line per month depending on local tax rates. See the wiki at the top for a survey.
Jan 21, 2018 3:24 AM
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hinnyJan 21, 2018 3:24 AM
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Quote from stoutdrinker :
No worries. So I read a bit more about the billing. Looks like they charge taxes on $5/month rate during the free period. For those of you on this play how much are those taxes?
So I take it you missed the wiki.
Jan 21, 2018 3:34 AM
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ncc1701dJan 21, 2018 3:34 AM
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Quote from stoutdrinker :
No worries. So I read a bit more about the billing. Looks like they charge taxes on $5/month rate during the free period. For those of you on this play how much are those taxes?
My answer is at https://slickdeals.net/f/10235008-sprint-byod-1-year-unlimited-talk-text-data-free-w-eligible-device-sim-req?v=1&p=108882391#post108882391, which I added to the wiki awhile ago.

My 2nd bill was for the exact same amounts. FWIW, of the $1.68 in govt taxes and fees, both are from my city: $1.57 for 911 tax and $0.11 for utility tax.

Of my my monthly bills has totaled $4.07. I'm thrilled with what I'm getting for that amazing price vs. what I was paying w/AT&T before.
Last edited by ncc1701d January 20, 2018 at 07:37 PM.
Jan 21, 2018 4:03 AM
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redearthJan 21, 2018 4:03 AM
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Quote from redearth :
Thanks for the reply. I called them again and this lady said they were using Experian. I had a freeze, which I lifted already yesterday. I pulled the free report from EXP and it does not show the freeze as well. So not sure what's going on. I also called Experian to confirm, so that no CR was pulled.
Something is not right somewhere.
Ok Finally I was able to get the service signed up for my two phones switched. I had to pay $10 for overnight shipping and the card arrived finally yesterday and i had to call again to switch. So finally I have spent 8 hrs on this signup.
And today my first bill showed up as well and its 6.28 per line.

Nothing to complain, but saving of approx 80$, so nothing to complain and only savings, So looks like i will be saving approx 960. Woo Hoo!!!!
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Ki11FactorJan 21, 2018 5:05 AM
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It's been a while since I did the original promo. I picked up some T-Mobile and Sprint SIM cards from Apple today. On the sign up call, do they make you provide the IMEI of the device you're bringing over? I was thinking of borrowing my buddy's iPhone IMEI just to have the new line activated, but not actually use it.

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