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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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Written by andrewmackoul

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Mar 22, 2018 12:01 PM
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laalaa99stlMar 22, 2018 12:01 PM
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Quote from nicemann :
Go to port the number I bought on eBay and of course it's not an active number.
Do you mind outing the ebayer who did that to you? Might be helpful to others on this thread. (Although, honestly, as you discovered, unlocked GV is the way to go.)
Mar 22, 2018 12:04 PM
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nicemannMar 22, 2018 12:04 PM
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Quote from laalaa99stl :
Do you mind outing the ebayer who did that to you? Might be helpful to others on this thread. (Although, honestly, as you discovered, unlocked GV is the way to go.)
I bought from toastofthetown88. I did let him know it did not work but he swears it does. They conference in T-Mobile port dept and I could hear her saying that was never a T-Mobile line. So I'm not sure what happened. When both the rep from T-Mobile and the computer is saying it is not an active number with them I have to side with them. No one else has complained in his feedback so maybe it is just a mistake somewhere. I'll update if it makes it right.

Update: Seller did refund my money. He had a problem with someone hacking his account and the pin numbers were changed. He made it right so hopefully no one will have the same issue.
Last edited by nicemann March 22, 2018 at 04:46 PM.
Mar 22, 2018 12:36 PM
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NunthewiserMar 22, 2018 12:36 PM
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Quote from comintel :
However, looking at the Sprint eligibility list, it says:

Google Nexus 5 (16 & 32 GB – black/white/red) (Verizon only)

Were you aware of that? I am not saying they are justified in taking that position but it appears they have taken it. I guess you are saying there is no reason to limit it like that.
Aware of what? The verizon nexus 5 that never actually existed?

Meanwhile, at the Sprint community they are either plying dead or they are dead:

https://community.sprint.com/t5/G...7623#M1016

LiterallyUnlimited says they can do it,and he could have done it in 5 minutes if he was still a Sprint employee.
Mar 22, 2018 3:06 PM
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comintelMar 22, 2018 3:06 PM
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Quote from Nunthewiser :
Aware of what? The verizon nexus 5 that never actually existed?

Meanwhile, at the Sprint community they are either plying dead or they are dead:

https://community.sprint.com/t5/G...7623#M1016 [sprint.com]

LiterallyUnlimited says they can do it,and he could have done it in 5 minutes if he was still a Sprint employee.
Oh I see. It's just that it adds confusion to the whole situation if it is not even listed as compatible. Another place you could try is the Sprint group on reddit. There are piles of Sprint staff (mostly retail) on there.
Last edited by comintel March 22, 2018 at 08:08 AM.
Mar 22, 2018 3:50 PM
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NunthewiserMar 22, 2018 3:50 PM
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Quote from comintel :
Oh I see. It's just that it adds confusion to the whole situation if it is not even listed as compatible. Another place you could try is the Sprint group on reddit. There are piles of Sprint staff (mostly retail) on there.
​Yeah, what the hell, while I am shopping for another phone that might work.. LiterallyUnlimited suggested that as well.
Mar 22, 2018 5:19 PM
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JohnInNYCMar 22, 2018 5:19 PM
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Quote from nicemann :
Yep glad I am not paying much for this service. Attached is a speed test where I had to walk outdoor to get any reading at all. 0.06 Mbps down, 0.01 Mbps up
Simply rebooting the phone might help as it will then reset the correct radio settings. If that doesn't work, download LTE Discovery App to see if the nearby Sprint Bands. It there are, then you should first make sure your LTE is set on Mobile Networks settings. If it is, then do a carrier reset as well as an Update PRL/ Update device config in your carrier settings
Mar 22, 2018 5:53 PM
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gamafreeMar 22, 2018 5:53 PM
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Forgive me if this is addressed somewhere in the existing comments.
If want to free up a sim card and device that is a line under one SSN so I can use them to open a new account under a new SSN, can I just cancel that line? Will that make the sim and device available for opening an account under a new SSN? If so, is there a wait time like the 45 - 50 days for re-using a SSN?

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Mar 22, 2018 6:05 PM
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comintelMar 22, 2018 6:05 PM
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Quote from glenton :
Forgive me if this is addressed somewhere in the existing comments.
If want to free up a sim card and device that is a line under one SSN so I can use them to open a new account under a new SSN, can I just cancel that line? Will that make the sim and device available for opening an account under a new SSN? If so, is there a wait time like the 45 - 50 days for re-using a SSN?
Porting out is the way to do it. That will free up all of the above immedaitely including sin and phone. If you try to cancel it will wait for billing periods to end etc.

Then you can port them back immediately under a new SSN and account. There is no delay but give it a day. You do not need a new sim so best not ask them if you do as their sales staff is clueless about anything not on their sales scripts and may say Yes just because they do not know.
Last edited by comintel March 22, 2018 at 11:11 AM.
Mar 22, 2018 6:18 PM
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gamafreeMar 22, 2018 6:18 PM
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Quote from comintel :
Porting out is the way to do it. That will free up all of the above immedaitely including sin and phone. If you try to cancel it will wait for billing periods to end etc.

Then you can port them back immediately under a new SSN and account. There is no delay but give it a day. You do not need a new sim so best not ask them if you do as their sales staff is clueless about anything not on their sales scripts and may say Yes just because they do not know.
If I did it before the end of the billing period what would have to happen? I'm trying to avoid the hassle of porting out (getting a new sim, setting up, porting back).
Mar 22, 2018 6:25 PM
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comintelMar 22, 2018 6:25 PM
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Quote from glenton :
If I did it before the end of the billing period what would have to happen? I'm trying to avoid the hassle of porting out (getting a new sim, setting up, porting back).
You have to port out to preserve your number.
You also have to port in to be eligible for the offer on the new account and SSN.

So whether you cancel the account or not is actually not a factor. You would have to wait until after porting out to cancel it anyway or you would lose your number.

Also cancelling is a hassle anyway as you have to talk to Account Services personally (no chat etc.) who will try to talk you out of it with special offers etc.
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cardboardboxMar 22, 2018 6:27 PM
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Quote from nicemann :
I'm glad I had a google voice number. I went ahead and paid the $3 to make it eligible to port and they helped me right away with that. Confirmed it was good to go. Four hours of dealing with these issues but it is finally setup and ready to use. Good luck to everyone!
when they asked who you're porting from, did you simply say google?
Mar 22, 2018 6:28 PM
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cardboardboxMar 22, 2018 6:28 PM
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Quote from nicemann :
Yep glad I am not paying much for this service. Attached is a speed test where I had to walk outdoor to get any reading at all. 0.06 Mbps down, 0.01 Mbps up
thats strange. Sprint is slow, probably the slowest of the 4 carriers, but not usually that slow. Thats like the old days on their 3g network before LTE.
Mar 22, 2018 6:28 PM
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gamafreeMar 22, 2018 6:28 PM
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Quote from comintel :
You have to port out to preserve your number.
You also have to port in to be eligible for the offer on the new account and SSN.

So whether you cancel the account or not is actually not a factor. You would have to wait until after porting put to cancel it anyway or you would lose your number.

Also cancelling is a hassle anyway as you have to talk to Account Services personally (no chat etc.) who will try to talk you out of it with special offers etc.
My bad. I forgot about the whole porting in thing. I was willing to give up the number since it is rarely used. I could probably port in one of the FreedomPop numbers I have but I would still need the device and sim available.
Thanks.
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cgigateMar 22, 2018 6:30 PM
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Quote from comintel :
I agree because the reusability of the sim card is a part of the fundamental design of the Sprint network.

It cannot be otherwise because some (older) Sprint phones have non-removable sim cards, and it has to be possible to move around any phone.

The sim part just has to be a match for the phone model. I think that is what confuses some of them.

Of course, if the ICCID is currently in use on an IMEI, one has to deactivate that IMEI before one can use the ICCID in another phone.
SIM card reusability not related network designing. it is purely a policy ..

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