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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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Mar 18, 2018 5:18 PM
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euuser1456676Mar 18, 2018 5:18 PM
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Quote from JaTaN :
Sprint originally listed iPads but they were never actually compatible with the free phone plan -- they removed them long time ago

Original SD post is old and hasn't been updated, but wiki is recent (just missing Galaxy S9) -- current list on bottom: www.sprint.com/1yearfree
Rep! Thanks for the reply. I actually signed up for this when first posted and thought it didn't show iPad and was thinking it was a new update, bummer.
Mar 18, 2018 5:20 PM
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bravesfan87Mar 18, 2018 5:20 PM
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Quote from onewhowas :
How long does your phone have to be away from sprint to before you can get this deal?
I tried looking at this MASSIVE thread, but didn't see this answered.

That is, if I am on Sprint now, and the phone is unlocked and paid for, can I port it to the wife's Verizon Wireless account then wait for a month or so, then port all numbers under her account at Verizon back to Sprint, on a new unlimited free for a year plan? Note: she would be a completely new customer, does not have an account at Sprint, hasn't been on Sprint for 10+ years.

Or, how long does the Sprint number and phone have to be off of Sprint's network, before I can have the wife complete this deal?

Thanks in advance!
One billing cycle or approximately 30 days, should be enough to restart their system through porting back into sprint but I'd say wait at least a month, that said this offer could end anytime (likely it will last a bit longer but it could end anyday) so waiting so long might not be a deal if you really want this deal.
Mar 18, 2018 5:29 PM
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desi_babu_2010Mar 18, 2018 5:29 PM
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Quote from onewhowas :
How long does your phone have to be away from sprint to before you can get this deal?
I tried looking at this MASSIVE thread, but didn't see this answered.

That is, if I am on Sprint now, and the phone is unlocked and paid for, can I port it to the wife's Verizon Wireless account then wait for a month or so, then port all numbers under her account at Verizon back to Sprint, on a new unlimited free for a year plan? Note: she would be a completely new customer, does not have an account at Sprint, hasn't been on Sprint for 10+ years.

Or, how long does the Sprint number and phone have to be off of Sprint's network, before I can have the wife complete this deal?

Thanks in advance!

Quote from comintel :
No delay is required. (It needs to be and is instantaneous because sometimes customers need to reactivate immediately).

You can add both number and phone on again with another port-in to a new plan under a different SSN immediately. Use the same sim too.

But check with Verizon how soon they allow you to port out a number that you just ported in. If they have a minimum period and charge, you could use somebofy else for the temporary stay away from Sprint.

Quote from bravesfan87 :
One billing cycle or approximately 30 days, should be enough to restart their system through porting back into sprint but I'd say wait at least a month, that said this offer could end anytime (likely it will last a bit longer but it could end anyday) so waiting so long might not be a deal if you really want this deal.

do NOT follow this advice from braves fan.
it is wrong.

go with what comintel has advised.
he is right on the ball and hits a HOMERUN each/every time.


for reference....i have ported out a sprint number, into h20 and back into sprint ...all within 3 days (or so)...and i have done it twice...LOL
Mar 18, 2018 10:42 PM
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Fun2sMar 18, 2018 10:42 PM
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Is Hulu also free with this plan given it is an unlimited plan?
Mar 18, 2018 10:50 PM
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JaTaNMar 18, 2018 10:50 PM
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Quote from Fun2s :
Is Hulu also free with this plan given it is an unlimited plan?
Not included on free plan
Mar 18, 2018 11:04 PM
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Fun2sMar 18, 2018 11:04 PM
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Quote from JaTaN :
Not included on free plan
It shows up as $0 under 'Add services', has anyone tried?
Mar 18, 2018 11:28 PM
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comintelMar 18, 2018 11:28 PM
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Quote :
Quote from Fun2s :
It shows up as $0 under 'Add services', has anyone tried?
Yes a whole bunch of people have tried it as noted by JaTaN and did not get it free (other than the limited free trial open to anyone).

You can try for yourself though.

https://www.sprint.com/en/support.../hulu.html
Quote :
Phone lines on Seasonal Standby or BYOD-Unlimited are excluded

They used the same web pages for free and paid plans (which is a terrible approa,ch but that is what they did). .

Premium Intl Experience is the same - you can select it and it will even email confirm it, but they will cancel it the next day if you are on the free plan.
Last edited by comintel March 18, 2018 at 04:50 PM.

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Mar 18, 2018 11:58 PM
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NunthewiserMar 18, 2018 11:58 PM
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Quote from comintel :
Yes that's the impression I had too at first. They look like that at first glance but on very close inspection (and personal experience) I think that is actually because the staff are taking the issues offline and solving them privately and nobody bothers to come back and update when they are resolved! Of course this looks terrible and is dumb on their part but in their naivety they cannot see the bad impression they are leaving in the publicly visible part!

I have seen this same phenemenon on certain other forums of other organizations. What they should do is post a public follow-up when it is solved but they do not see that.

Good for you, though, in pursuing it and I predict you will get it now!
.
Kind of hard to recap this but I have spent perhaps 20 hours trying to get a Nexus 5 activated. I have had 3 clikit tickets started and closed, on a first name basis with the corporate escalation team, and talked to 3 or 4 techs. Individually, they all seem to be trying to help, but they haven't added it ...after 3 weeks. I have a working Nexus 5 (probably bought originally from Sprint or Google)that went right on easily. A second one (I found out later from LG) came originally from Tmo. I can only conclude that Sprint refuses to add it. It can't be that hard. They keep making excuses like it might be the hardware or software that is different, but that is bogus. When I take the SIM card out of my working Nexus and pop into the non-registered Nexus, it gets a signal, says "SPRINT" and simply isn't active on their network. You can't tell me that nobody knows how to add a phone to their database. As a company, they just refuse to add it.

Next thing is to just try shaming them on the Sprint Community forum

I tried getting Google on their case, but their customer service hasn't been any help.
One would think that all carriers that sell Google phones have to agree to activate all of them, otherwise the whole concept is suspect. But the clowns at Google just went palms up as well.

So, eventually, this phone gets put back on ebay, if all else fails. God help the person who tries to activate it on Sprint.
Last edited by Nunthewiser March 18, 2018 at 05:07 PM.
Mar 19, 2018 12:04 AM
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comintelMar 19, 2018 12:04 AM
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Quote from Nunthewiser :
Kind of hard to recap this but I have spent perhaps 20 hours trying to get a Nexus 5 activated. I have had 3 clikit tickets started and closed, on a first name basis with the corporate escalation team, and talked to 3 or 4 techs. Individually, they all seem to be trying to help, but they haven't added it ...after 3 weeks. I have a working Nexus 5 (probably bought originally from Sprint or Google)that went right on easily. A second one (I found out later from LG) came originally from Tmo. I can only conclude that Sprint refuses to add it. It can't be that hard. They keep making excuses like it might be the hardware or software that is different, but that is bogus. When I take the SIM card out of my working Nexus and pop into the non-registered Nexus, it gets a signal, says "SPRINT" and simply isn't active on their network. You can't tell me that nobody knows how to add a phone to their database. As a company, they just refuse to add it.

Next thing is to just try shaming them on the Sprint Community forum
Yeah try the Community Forum as I mentioned with a public post if you have not already done that and I am hopeful they will actually follow up positively in private and at long last get it done.

If that does not work I have still oher ideas.

I like the way you are being very thorough and persistent.

Are you suspecting that TMobile might have a carrier lock on it? I have no idea if they do that, just asking since.. Presumably it is not a TMobile-branded device so they should not, I agree.

Maybe this is the same question as, why was it left out of the Sprint database in the first place? The fact that it was left out sort of implies that Google did not regard it as an "open-market" device. But Google and Sprint should at the very least be able to explain its status. And I think if you get the right angle they will hopefully still add it regardless.
Last edited by comintel March 18, 2018 at 05:48 PM.
Mar 19, 2018 12:36 AM
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James1900Mar 19, 2018 12:36 AM
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Can someone send me a link to a place where I can buy a Moto e4 that will work with this plan? I don't want to buy one off of eBay and it will not work. Not sure if there is a certain one that works at Best Buy.
Mar 19, 2018 12:52 AM
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Fun2sMar 19, 2018 12:52 AM
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Quote from comintel :
Yes a whole bunch of people have tried it as noted by JaTaN and did not get it free (other than the limited free trial open to anyone).

You can try for yourself though.

https://www.sprint.com/en/support.../hulu.html [sprint.com]



They used the same web pages for free and paid plans (which is a terrible approa,ch but that is what they did). .

Premium Intl Experience is the same - you can select it and it will even email confirm it, but they will cancel it the next day if you are on the free plan.
Thanks and repped!!!
Mar 19, 2018 12:52 AM
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JaTaNMar 19, 2018 12:52 AM
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Quote from James1900 :
Can someone send me a link to a place where I can buy a Moto e4 that will work with this plan? I don't want to buy one off of eBay and it will not work. Not sure if there is a certain one that works at Best Buy.
BB has a bundle on sale: unlocked Moto E4 + Cricket SIM + $40 Cricket refill for $122 which isn't bad (sell the Cricket stuff if you have no use for it)

They also have bundle with Simple Mobile SIM/refill for $121

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/moto...Id=5889300

The Moto E4 needs a 416Q Sprint SIM -- you can buy the $10 Boost Mobile triple SIM kit from BB which has it: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/boost...Id=5887020

Once you have your new phone + Sprint SIM then you can call the special promo number @ 866-782-8777 to sign up for free 1yr service
Mar 19, 2018 12:53 AM
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James1900Mar 19, 2018 12:53 AM
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Quote from JaTaN :
BB has a bundle on sale: unlocked Moto E4 + Cricket SIM + $40 Cricket refill for $122 which isn't bad (sell the Cricket stuff if you have no use for it)

They also have bundle with Simple Mobile SIM/refill for $121

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/moto...Id=5889300

The Moto E4 needs a 416Q Sprint SIM -- you can buy the $10 Boost Mobile triple SIM kit from BB which has it: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/boost...Id=5887020

Once you have your new phone + Sprint SIM then you can call the special promo number @ 866-782-8777 to sign up for free 1yr service
Thank you so much. Repped!
Mar 19, 2018 3:53 AM
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luvmickMar 19, 2018 3:53 AM
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What is asked when porting in a Google Voice Number? Where do you say you are porting in from? What is the account number?

Thanks.

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HunterOneMar 19, 2018 5:06 AM
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