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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.

Original Post

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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Feb 19, 2018 4:02 PM
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AnwaruddinFeb 19, 2018 4:02 PM
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Quote from justm3 :
Can someone please tell me the cheapest carrier and plan to go with before porting into Sprint? Thanks in advance

Edit: Think I figured it out. The $3 T-Mobile plan?
I am looking to switch from at&t. Can you please give me more details about this t mobile plan ?
Feb 19, 2018 4:44 PM
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comintelFeb 19, 2018 4:44 PM
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Quote from moon_2100 :
I believe that Galaxy s8 from other carriers except Sprint has to be unlocked in order to work for Sprint BYOD plan.
True of many/most carrier branded phones from other than Sprint that are carrier-locked but a good reminder:
Quote :
Do I need to unlock my phone for it to work on the Sprint network?
Yes, unlocking your phone's SIM card allows you to insert a Sprint SIM and attempt to activate it on the Sprint Network. We recommend you do this before you order your new SIM card. Verizon does not lock 4G LTE or 3G devices, other than non-iPhone 3G World Devices. How to unlock your phone.
These phones are already unlocked:
Nexus 5 (Not supported from T-Mobile)
Nexus 5x
Nexus 6
Nexus 6P
Moto X Pure Edition
Samsung Galaxy S7 Special Edition
Samsung Galaxy S7 edge Special Edition
Samsung Galaxy S8 Special Edition
Samsung Galaxy S8+ Special Edition
Moto G4
Moto G4 Play
Moto G4 Plus
Moto G5 Plus
Feb 19, 2018 4:46 PM
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AnwaruddinFeb 19, 2018 4:46 PM
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Quote from comintel :
True of all carrier branded phones from other than Sprint that are carrier-locked but a good reminder:
I have a Samsung galaxy edge 7 but I wonder it might not be a special edition. When I put in my device details on sprint's offer it says ineligible. What do you suggest ?
Feb 19, 2018 4:50 PM
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aznminhisterFeb 19, 2018 4:50 PM
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Quote from Anwaruddin :
I am looking to switch from at&t. Can you please give me more details about this t mobile plan ?
Can't you just port directly over from at&t?
Feb 19, 2018 5:43 PM
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comintelFeb 19, 2018 5:43 PM
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Quote from Anwaruddin :
I have a Samsung galaxy edge 7 but I wonder it might not be a special edition. When I put in my device details on sprint's offer it says ineligible. What do you suggest
Unless it is SM-G935U (the "Special Edition"/Unbranded version as corrected by edog11) or SM-G935P (Sprint version) Sprint will not activate it because it does not have the right bands. They will not swap it on either.

There is unfortiunately nothing you can do other than sell it or exchange it. The SM-G935P is probably going for less than the one you have but then you would be stuck with it at the end of the 14 months.
Last edited by comintel February 19, 2018 at 10:13 AM.
Feb 19, 2018 6:08 PM
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edog11Feb 19, 2018 6:08 PM
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Quote from comintel :
Unless it is SM-G935F (the "Special Edition"/Unbranded version) or SM-G935P (Sprint version) Sprint will not activate it because it does not have the right bands. They will not swap it on either.

There is unfortiunately nothing you can do other than sell it or exchange it. The SM-G935P is probably going for less than the one you have but then you would be stuck with it at the end of the 14 months.
The US unbranded version is SM-G935U. The 935F is the international version and is not allowed on sprint.
Feb 19, 2018 6:13 PM
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comintelFeb 19, 2018 6:13 PM
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Quote from edog11 :
The US unbranded version is SM-G935U. The 935F is the international version and is not allowed on sprint.
Tha​nks I have corrected that!

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Feb 19, 2018 6:40 PM
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ps200901Feb 19, 2018 6:40 PM
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Quote from justm3 :
Can someone please tell me the cheapest carrier and plan to go with before porting into Sprint? Thanks in advance

Edit: Think I figured it out. The $3 T-Mobile plan?
Quote from Anwaruddin :
I am looking to switch from at&t. Can you please give me more details about this t mobile plan ?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Prepaid-...2349592680

4$ and you get Port Out Information from T-Mobile almost same day.
Feb 19, 2018 6:51 PM
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zimou13Feb 19, 2018 6:51 PM
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I have the unlimited plan from February, so I get 15 GB of full LTE speed hotspot included. That's true that Verizon may throttle you after 22 GB if the site you're using is congested, but speeds will return to normal when conditions improve ShowBox [showbox.onl]VidMate [vidmate.vip]Mobdro [getmobdro.com]. I also have the add on that allows me full resolution streaming on my phone, so I'm set there, too, though that add on is per line, it's not an account level deal.
Feb 19, 2018 9:16 PM
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Deali_LamaFeb 19, 2018 9:16 PM
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Would LOVE to get in on this!

Have a 5S (thanks SD!) that was on RingPlus and now on paid FreedomPop.

Also have a Note 5 (Thanks again SD!) on the free FreedomPop and a few MotoX's One on Ting and the other was a RP through Sprint but is not used.


Way too many pages to look through and would very much appreciate some guidance!


Thanks in advance as this sounds way better than anything I'm currently using.



*Tried to Rep Orig poster but it says thread is too old.
Last edited by Deali_Lama February 19, 2018 at 01:20 PM.
Feb 19, 2018 9:22 PM
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justm3Feb 19, 2018 9:22 PM
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Quote from ps200901 :
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Prepaid-...2349592680

4$ and you get Port Out Information from T-Mobile almost same day.
Excuse my ignorance but how does that work?
Feb 19, 2018 9:38 PM
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comintelFeb 19, 2018 9:38 PM
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Quote from Deali_Lama :
Would LOVE to get in on this!

Have a 5S (thanks SD!) that was on RingPlus and now on paid FreedomPop.

Also have a Note 5 (Thanks again SD!) on the free FreedomPop and a few MotoX's One on Ting and the other was a RP through Sprint but is not used.


Way too many pages to look through and would very much appreciate some guidance!


Thanks in advance as this sounds way better than anything I'm currently using.



*Tried to Rep Orig poster but it says thread is too old.
Main things to note for Sprint devices are
(1) only postpaid-origin Sprint devices can be activated (ie. they must not have been sold originally for use on Boost etc.)
(2) at first you will get an error message when trying to test eligibility or activate such phones that Money may be owing to Sprint on those devices that have been on a Sprint mvno at any time. To get around that, you have to push them back to postpaid in the Sprint database. You can search here in this thread on LiterallyUnlimited who explains this, You contact him on Reddit and he will flip the ownership flag from PLBL to SPCS and then they will activate on Sprint postpaid. Or since you were on Ting they will likely do it on for you request for at least the phones that were ever on Ting.
Last edited by comintel February 19, 2018 at 01:57 PM.
Feb 19, 2018 9:42 PM
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Deali_LamaFeb 19, 2018 9:42 PM
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Thanks and repped.

Quote from comintel :
Main things to note for Sprint devices is
(1) only postpaid-origin Sprint devices can be activated (ie. they must not have been sold originally for use on Boost etc.)
(2) at first you will get an error message that Money is owing to Sprint on those devices that have been on a Sprint mvno at any time. To get around that, you have to push them back to postpaid in the Sprint database. You can search here in this thread on LiterallyUnlimited who explains this, You contact him on Reddit and he will flip the ownership flag from PLBL to SPCS and then they will activate on Sprint postpaid. Or since you were on Ting they will do it.
Feb 19, 2018 9:55 PM
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ps200901Feb 19, 2018 9:55 PM
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Quote from justm3 :
Excuse my ignorance but how does that work?
They send you T-Mobile Account number/PIN and mobile number via Email, to give to Sprint Reps over phone to port to Sprint

I am posting example of Ting.com to show you how port out information looks like? Are you still confused?

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david61983Feb 19, 2018 10:50 PM
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How do I add a line? I already have one under the promo but am trying to transfer my wife over FROM Verizon but don't want to create another account

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