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THE DEAL IS BACK!
Bring your eligible phone to Sprint and get FREE Unlimited data, talk and text for one year. There's no annual contract and you can keep your phone, number, accessories, photos, apps and music. It's really that simple.
Promo Link [sprint.com]
You'll get Sprint's fully-featured Unlimited including:
Unlimited data, talk and text
HD streaming:
Video at speeds up to 1080p
Music at up to 1.5mbps
Gaming streams at up to 8mbps
Unlimited 4G LTE data for most everything else. Data deprioritization applies during congestion.
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
This introductory pricing:
Free service for 1 year for new customers who switch to Sprint and sign up on sprint.com/1yearfree between 6/9/17 and 6/30/17. Save until 7/31/18.
You'll save more than $900 (compared to Verizon's one-line unlimited rate plan) in the first year
Switch your whole family and save even more!
A standard $1.99 admin fee, $0.40 regulatory fee and other taxes and fees apply
Your $30 activation fee is waived as part of this promotion. The fee will appear on your first bill and a credit will appear within 2 bills.
Requires a Sprint SIM card, eBill and Sprint AutoPay ($5/mo./line discount applied within two invoices)
If AutoPay is cancelled, you'll pay $5/mo./line
If AutoPay and eBill are removed, a $7.99/mo. charge will apply for Account Spending Limit customers
Your Spending Limit is the monthly maximum amount of spending per phone on your account based on your credit decision
For accounts with multiple phones, the total spending limit is calculated as the number of phones on the account multiplied by the spending limit per phone
Must be a Verizon, AT&T or T-Mobile customer bringing new lines to Sprint. You must own the phone(s) you're bringing to Sprint.
After 7/31/18, pay:
Line 1: $60/mo.
Line 2: $40/mo.
Lines 3-5: $30/mo/line
Pricing shown with AutoPay. Add $5/mo./line without AutoPay
You don't have to be a Verizon customer to get this deal.
Check Eligibility here:
https://www.sprint.com/content/Sp...phone=byod
Phones Eligibility (You are not able to get a new phone from Sprint the first 120 days):
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 SE
Google Nexus 5 (AT&T and Verizon only)
Google Nexus 5X
Google Nexus 6
Google Nexus 6P
Google Pixel
Google Pixel XL
Motorola E4
Motorola Z2 Play
Motorola G4
Motorola G4 Play
Motorola G4 Plus
Motorola G5 Plus
Motorola X Pure Edition
Samsung Galaxy S7 edge Special Edition
Samsung Galaxy S7 Special Edition
Samsung Galaxy S8 Special Edition
Samsung Galaxy S8+ Special Edition
There is also a free 6 month Tidal HiFi subscription for Sprint customers. This is a separate promo:
https://www.sprint.com/en/shop/se...nity:tidal
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To get an idea read this from the Wiki here:
MOTOROLA G5 PLUS ISSUES:
The only Sprint SIM that will work with the Motorola G5 Plus is:
Part #: SIMOLW506C that's printed on the plastic SIM card holder, with the Sprint SKU #: 760492034500 that's printed on the outside of the SIM envelope under the scan bars.
THIS SIM WILL ALSO WORK IN THE NEXUS 5, BUT if you have an older Sprint Nexus 5 with an older Sprint SIM it should work with that SIM.
Most Sprint company stores do not seem to have this card in stock, but some individually owned Sprint dealer stores do but they charge about $25 for it.
The best way is to order it directly from Sprint and pay the $10 shipping fee.
Some Sprint stores think that the Part # SIMOLW416Q will work with this G5 Plus phone but it does NOT. The Sprint SKU # for that is 760492035279.
This SIM will work with the Motorola E4 as stated here in the Wiki.
Some Sprint stores have this SIM in stock and you can get it there for $2.99 or possibly for free if you tell them that the online rep who is handling your activation and porting sent you there to get it for free.
If you know the SIM Sprint Part # and the SIM Sprint SKU # that has worked for your particular phone that you used for this FREE one year BYOD Sprint offer please list it here. It will help others.
According to other posters here SIM Sprint Part # SIMGLW446C from Best Buy should work on the G5 Plus.
Phone MUST be CDMA compatible AND able to use the Sprint LTE bands, 25, 26, 41.
Most T-Mobile phones run only on the GSM system and will not work with Sprint OR Verizon.
You didn't tell us what phone you're talking about!
Most T-Mobile phones run only on the GSM system and will not work with Sprint OR Verizon.
You didn't tell us what phone you're talking about!
To get an idea read my post here:
https://slickdeals.net/forums/showpost.php?p=
Just remember that Band 41 signal has pretty poor building penetration while Bands 25, 26 are pretty good for that.
That's why: "out and about it shows Band 41, and I get great reception and about 35 mbps down."
Band 41 cell towers if properly maintained have pretty high LTE speeds.
Most likely the Airave will help in your location while the Magic Box wont.
Check this map to find various Bands cell towers near you:
https://www.cellmapper.net/map?MCC=311&MNC=870&type=LTE&latitude=40.96885855568416&longitude=-87.98147455693403&zoom=8&showTowers=true&clusterEnabled=true&tilesEnabled=true&heatMapEnabled=false&showOrphans=false&showNoFrequencyOnly=false&showFrequencyOnly=false&showBandwidthOnly=false&DateFilterType=FirstSeen&showHex=false&showVerifiedOnly=false&sh owUnverifiedOnly=false&showLTECAOnly=false&showBand=0 [cellmapper.net]
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Just remember that Band 41 signal has pretty poor building penetration while Bands 25, 26 are pretty good for that.
That's why: "out and about it shows Band 41, and I get great reception and about 35 mbps down."
Band 41 cell towers if properly maintained have pretty high LTE speeds.
Most likely the Airave will help in your location while the Magic Box wont.
Check this map to find various Bands cell towers near you:
https://www.cellmapper.net/map?MCC=311&MNC=870&type=LTE&latitude=40.96885855568416&longitude=-87.981... [cellmapper.net]
I will check out your post and the article. My phone says it also has Band 12. Haven't encountered that so far. I thought that was a Tmobile band for penetrating larger buildings.
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Just remember that Band 41 signal has pretty poor building penetration while Bands 25, 26 are pretty good for that.
That's why: "out and about it shows Band 41, and I get great reception and about 35 mbps down."
Band 41 cell towers if properly maintained have pretty high LTE speeds.
Most likely the Airave will help in your location while the Magic Box wont.
Check this map to find various Bands cell towers near you:
https://www.cellmapper.net/map?MCC=311&MNC=870&type=LTE&latitude=40.96885855568416&longitude=-87.981... [cellmapper.net]
I will check out your post and the map. My phone says it also has Band 12. Haven't encountered that so far. I thought that was a Tmobile band for penetrating larger buildings.
Ok, I opened the map, entered my address and it zeroed in on it. However I don't understand what to enter in the Tower Search box, or anywhere else if that's necessary. So far I don't see any symbols on the map indicating towers.
Btw, my account now says I will be billed $2.97 on Feb 21 on my auto pay. It says that is the total due. Normally I'd let it rest with that, however it also says "Charges for 1/28/18-1/28/18. Two things are odd about that 1. it is the same day. 2. I signed up on the 29th. Also, when I expanded the details on the charges, it listed the admin fee and numbers other local fees, however there were no taxes listed. Will they be charging me tax in addition to the $2.97?
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Most T-Mobile phones run only on the GSM system and will not work with Sprint OR Verizon.
You didn't tell us what phone you're talking about!
Look at the model # on the back and google it to find out its compatibility.
It'll be something starting with an A like:
iPhone Model Model No. CDMA EV-DO
6 Plus (GSM/North America) A1522 Unofficial*
6 Plus (CDMA/Verizon) A1522 800, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
6 Plus (Global/Sprint) A1524 800, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
6 Plus (China Mobile) A1593 None
Check this:
https://everymac.com/systems/appl...odels.ht
And also enter your phone's IMEI here to check if it's CDMA compatible:
https://ting.com/byod
If you get this then your phone is ok with Sprint:
Great news!
Your phone is compatible with Ting!
What's more, you can take your pick of the CDMA or the GSM network!
GSM
Your phone will support the following services on our GSM network.
2G 3G 4G
HSPA+
4G
LTE
If your phone is unlocked, you only need a Ting GSM SIM card to get started. If you already have an unused Ting GSM SIM card, please proceed to activation. Otherwise Get a SIM card
CDMA
Your phone will support the following services on our CDMA network.
2G 3G 4G
LTE
If you already have a SIM card (there may be one already inserted in the phone) you can proceed to activation. Otherwise, you'll need to get the appropriate SIM card for your phone.
If you get only GSM then your phone is NOT compatible with Sprint.
If you get both GSM and CDMA or CDMA only then your phone is compatible with Sprint.
if it's compatible with Sprint you can get a FREE Sprint Sim at an Apple store, all you have to do is ask.
IF the Sprint web page IMEI check says that it's not compatible but you get OK compatible with the Ting IMEI check then when you call Sprint the rep may be able to fix it and BYOD into Sprint.
I will check out your post and the map. My phone says it also has Band 12. Haven't encountered that so far. I thought that was a Tmobile band for penetrating larger buildings.
Ok, I opened the map, entered my address and it zeroed in on it. However I don't understand what to enter in the Tower Search box, or anywhere else if that's necessary. So far I don't see any symbols on the map indicating towers.
Btw, my account now says I will be billed $2.97 on Feb 21 on my auto pay. It says that is the total due. Normally I'd let it rest with that, however it also says "Charges for 1/28/18-1/28/18. Two things are odd about that 1. it is the same day. 2. I signed up on the 29th. Also, when I expanded the details on the charges, it listed the admin fee and numbers other local fees, however there were no taxes listed. Will they be charging me tax in addition to the $2.97?
The Sprint billing system is a bit strange but as long as you're not charged more than a few $$/mo./line you're ok. Anyway, Sprint is pretty good in correcting billing errors when you request.
The Sprint billing system is a bit strange but as long as you're not charged more than a few $$/mo./line you're ok. Anyway, Sprint is pretty good in correcting billing errors when you request.
It'll be something starting with an A like:
iPhone Model Model No. CDMA EV-DO
6 Plus (GSM/North America) A1522 Unofficial*
6 Plus (CDMA/Verizon) A1522 800, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
6 Plus (Global/Sprint) A1524 800, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
6 Plus (China Mobile) A1593 None
Check this:
https://everymac.com/systems/appl...odels.ht
And also enter your phone's IMEI here to check if it's CDMA compatible:
https://ting.com/byod
If you get this then your phone is ok with Sprint:
Great news!
Your phone is compatible with Ting!
What's more, you can take your pick of the CDMA or the GSM network!
GSM
Your phone will support the following services on our GSM network.
2G 3G 4G
HSPA+
4G
LTE
If your phone is unlocked, you only need a Ting GSM SIM card to get started. If you already have an unused Ting GSM SIM card, please proceed to activation. Otherwise Get a SIM card
CDMA
Your phone will support the following services on our CDMA network.
2G 3G 4G
LTE
If you already have a SIM card (there may be one already inserted in the phone) you can proceed to activation. Otherwise, you'll need to get the appropriate SIM card for your phone.
If you get only GSM then your phone is NOT compatible with Sprint.
If you get both GSM and CDMA or CDMA only then your phone is compatible with Sprint.
if it's compatible with Sprint you can get a FREE Sprint Sim at an Apple store, all you have to do is ask.
IF the Sprint web page IMEI check says that it's not compatible but you get OK compatible with the Ting IMEI check then when you call Sprint the rep may be able to fix it and BYOD into Sprint.
Hello! I?m Cura, Sprint's Virtual Agent. I'm still learning, but ready to help you with a variety of topics.
Here are some things I can help you do:
Swap or activate a device
Check your upgrade eligibility
Change your phone number
Return a device
Update your address
Want to chat with a person at any time? No problem ? just type live agent to be transferred to a specialist immediately.
How can I help you today?
You : I have service on iPhone 6 Plus and want to move the SIM to Nexus 5X. How do I do that?
Cura : Uh oh! I?m not trained to handle that request just yet, but I?ll connect you with someone who can.
Cura : Let me transfer you to a specialist for more help.
Kyler Y. : Hello.
Kyler Y. : May I have the phone number where you want to swap the phone?
You : XXX-XXX-XXXX
Kyler Y. : Thank you.
Kyler Y. : May I have the IMEI number of the Nexus 5X?
You : Nexus 5X IMEI: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Kyler Y. : Thank you.
Kyler Y. : could you also confirm the ICCID number of the new phone?
You : Where will I get the ICCID of the phone?
You : I thought ICCID is for the SIM
Kyler Y. : Yes, that is correct. I will need the SIM card number of the new phone.
You : I don't have a SIM for the new phone. The SIM is in iPhone 6 Plus
Kyler Y. : So, you want to use the SIM card active on 6 plus to the Nexus phone, right?
You : that is correct
Kyler Y. : Thank you for confirming.
Kyler Y. : You may insert the SIM card to the Nexus phone and turn both the phones off.
You : SO, I take the SIM card out of iPhone 6 Plus and insert it into Nexus 5X. Is that what I need to do?
Kyler Y. : Yes, that is correct.
You : ok, give me a couple of minutes while I do that
Kyler Y. : Sure, please take your time.
Kyler Y. : Also, to make you aware, you may be able to save money with Sprint Works (NVP).
Kyler Y. : To determine discount eligibility visit www.sprint.com/save.
You : ok, both phones are off and I have transferred my SIM from iPhone 6 Plus to Nexus 5X
Kyler Y. : Perfect!
Kyler Y. : I have swap the phone. Please turn the Nexus 5X on.
Kyler Y. : Once the phone is back on, dial 1-888-546-0314 and let me know if it was successful.
You : turning the phone on
Kyler Y. : Great!
You : Ok, I dialed and got the Sprint message that my service is now active
Kyler Y. : Awesome!
Kyler Y. : Is there anything else I can assist you with today?
You : but, i am not able to connect to internet
Kyler Y. : Alright, let me check that.
Kyler Y. : I have updated the phone from here, please make sure that phone 4G or 3G is on.
Kyler Y. : From the home screen, use two fingers to swipe down the Status Bar. Tap the Settings icon.
Kyler Y. : Tap More.
Kyler Y. : Tap Cellular networks.
Kyler Y. : Tap Preferred network type.
You : I don't see more option in Settings
You : Ok, I got to Mobile Network
Kyler Y. : Great!
You : Mobile Data option is On
You : Roaming is Off
Kyler Y. : Okay, now check if you can use the phone Internet service.
You : No, still can't
You : In System Select, it says Change the CDMA roaming mode
You : when I click on that, options are Home Only and Automatic.
You : Automatic is selected
Kyler Y. : Alright, On the phone dial pad press *#*#72786#*#*
Kyler Y. : Enter the code correctly and dial it.
Kyler Y. : The phone will update and may even reboot.
You : its restarting after I entered the code.
Kyler Y. : Great!
You : ok, its started
Kyler Y. : Alright, now please check if it now works.
You : no, i can't browse
You : Now, I can't even call
You : It says your phone is not activated
Kyler Y. : OKay, in this case, I will connect the chat to advanced technical team and they will further assist you, will that be fine?
You : ok, please pass them the info regarding our conversation
Kyler Y. : Sure, they will review the chat and the note before assisting you.
Kyler Y. : Please stay online while I connect the chat, it may take few minutes.
You : ok
Kyler Y. : Thank you.
You : wait, i am able to browse and call now
Kyler Y. : That's great. it seems that the activation was slow earlier but now it is successful.
Kyler Y. : We did it!
You : great. can you stay on for couple of minutes
You : while i ensure everything works
Kyler Y. : Sure.
You : ok, i tested the speed. Its not great, but its connected
You : You rock. Thanks for your help today
Kyler Y. : You are welcome and since the new phone is just activated, data provisioning is now updating your account and speed will improve once the data provisioned ends.
You : So, my plan will not change. It stays the same. correct?
Kyler Y. : That is correct. There is no changes on your plan.
You : ok, thanks
Kyler Y. : You are most welcome.
Kyler Y. : Is there anything else I can assist you with today?
You : no, that was it.
You : Let me know if I can give any feedback for you
You : You have been most helpful
Kyler Y. : Thank you.
Kyler Y. : Thank you for choosing Sprint and have a great evening
You will receive a transcript of our chat if we have an email address associated with this chat session.
You : great
You : have a nice rest of your day
Kyler Y. : Thank you so much.
If I break my phone on the middle of night I just swap sim to another phone and be on my way again with the other 3 carrier.
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Hello! I?m Cura, Sprint's Virtual Agent. I'm still learning, but ready to help you with a variety of topics.
Here are some things I can help you do:
Swap or activate a device
Check your upgrade eligibility
Change your phone number
Return a device
Update your address
Want to chat with a person at any time? No problem ? just type live agent to be transferred to a specialist immediately.
How can I help you today?
You : I have service on iPhone 6 Plus and want to move the SIM to Nexus 5X. How do I do that?
Cura : Uh oh! I?m not trained to handle that request just yet, but I?ll connect you with someone who can.
Cura : Let me transfer you to a specialist for more help.
Kyler Y. : Hello.
Kyler Y. : May I have the phone number where you want to swap the phone?
You : XXX-XXX-XXXX
Kyler Y. : Thank you.
Kyler Y. : May I have the IMEI number of the Nexus 5X?
You : Nexus 5X IMEI: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Kyler Y. : Thank you.
Kyler Y. : could you also confirm the ICCID number of the new phone?
You : Where will I get the ICCID of the phone?
You : I thought ICCID is for the SIM
Kyler Y. : Yes, that is correct. I will need the SIM card number of the new phone.
You : I don't have a SIM for the new phone. The SIM is in iPhone 6 Plus
Kyler Y. : So, you want to use the SIM card active on 6 plus to the Nexus phone, right?
You : that is correct
Kyler Y. : Thank you for confirming.
Kyler Y. : You may insert the SIM card to the Nexus phone and turn both the phones off.
You : SO, I take the SIM card out of iPhone 6 Plus and insert it into Nexus 5X. Is that what I need to do?
Kyler Y. : Yes, that is correct.
You : ok, give me a couple of minutes while I do that
Kyler Y. : Sure, please take your time.
Kyler Y. : Also, to make you aware, you may be able to save money with Sprint Works (NVP).
Kyler Y. : To determine discount eligibility visit www.sprint.com/save.
You : ok, both phones are off and I have transferred my SIM from iPhone 6 Plus to Nexus 5X
Kyler Y. : Perfect!
Kyler Y. : I have swap the phone. Please turn the Nexus 5X on.
Kyler Y. : Once the phone is back on, dial 1-888-546-0314 and let me know if it was successful.
You : turning the phone on
Kyler Y. : Great!
You : Ok, I dialed and got the Sprint message that my service is now active
Kyler Y. : Awesome!
Kyler Y. : Is there anything else I can assist you with today?
You : but, i am not able to connect to internet
Kyler Y. : Alright, let me check that.
Kyler Y. : I have updated the phone from here, please make sure that phone 4G or 3G is on.
Kyler Y. : From the home screen, use two fingers to swipe down the Status Bar. Tap the Settings icon.
Kyler Y. : Tap More.
Kyler Y. : Tap Cellular networks.
Kyler Y. : Tap Preferred network type.
You : I don't see more option in Settings
You : Ok, I got to Mobile Network
Kyler Y. : Great!
You : Mobile Data option is On
You : Roaming is Off
Kyler Y. : Okay, now check if you can use the phone Internet service.
You : No, still can't
You : In System Select, it says Change the CDMA roaming mode
You : when I click on that, options are Home Only and Automatic.
You : Automatic is selected
Kyler Y. : Alright, On the phone dial pad press *#*#72786#*#*
Kyler Y. : Enter the code correctly and dial it.
Kyler Y. : The phone will update and may even reboot.
You : its restarting after I entered the code.
Kyler Y. : Great!
You : ok, its started
Kyler Y. : Alright, now please check if it now works.
You : no, i can't browse
You : Now, I can't even call
You : It says your phone is not activated
Kyler Y. : OKay, in this case, I will connect the chat to advanced technical team and they will further assist you, will that be fine?
You : ok, please pass them the info regarding our conversation
Kyler Y. : Sure, they will review the chat and the note before assisting you.
Kyler Y. : Please stay online while I connect the chat, it may take few minutes.
You : ok
Kyler Y. : Thank you.
You : wait, i am able to browse and call now
Kyler Y. : That's great. it seems that the activation was slow earlier but now it is successful.
Kyler Y. : We did it!
You : great. can you stay on for couple of minutes
You : while i ensure everything works
Kyler Y. : Sure.
You : ok, i tested the speed. Its not great, but its connected
You : You rock. Thanks for your help today
Kyler Y. : You are welcome and since the new phone is just activated, data provisioning is now updating your account and speed will improve once the data provisioned ends.
You : So, my plan will not change. It stays the same. correct?
Kyler Y. : That is correct. There is no changes on your plan.
You : ok, thanks
Kyler Y. : You are most welcome.
Kyler Y. : Is there anything else I can assist you with today?
You : no, that was it.
You : Let me know if I can give any feedback for you
You : You have been most helpful
Kyler Y. : Thank you.
Kyler Y. : Thank you for choosing Sprint and have a great evening
You will receive a transcript of our chat if we have an email address associated with this chat session.
You : great
You : have a nice rest of your day
Kyler Y. : Thank you so much.
Glad it worked well for you. Sometimes it just takes longer for the new phone to get service. Sometimes it helps if you manually update prl etc etc settings or do reset network. That's cool that your sim works for both phones.
I have used a 5X too. Yours doesn't bootloop? There is a new class action lawsuit for this.