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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 23, 2018 7:46 PM
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comintelMar 23, 2018 7:46 PM
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Quote from harshniu :
Is that explicitly mentioned somewhere?
If you look at https://www.sprint.com/en/shop/of...:1yearfree
the Verizon model is not listed (see list below). All free and clear Sprint postpaid (but not prepaid) models are also eligible without being listed. "Special Edition" means the Unbranded "Unlocked" version.

There is an eligibility checker there than you can use to test your IMEI.

Alcatel IDOL5
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)
BLU S1/VIVO S
Essential Phone
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
HTC One A9 (Sprint Version only)
LG X Charge
moto e4
moto e4 plus
moto g4
moto g4 play
moto g4 plus
moto g5 plus
moto g5s plus special edition
moto x pure edition
moto x4
moto z2 play
Orbic Wonder
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
Last edited by comintel March 24, 2018 at 12:29 AM.
Mar 23, 2018 9:20 PM
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harshniuMar 23, 2018 9:20 PM
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Quote from comintel :
If you look at https://www.sprint.com/en/shop/of...:1yearfree
the Verizon model is not listed (see list below). (All Sprint postpaid models are also eligible without being listed). "Special Edition" means the Unbranded "Unlocked" version.

There is an eligibility checker there than you can use to test your IMEI.

Alcatel IDOL5
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)
BLU S1/VIVO S
Essential Phone
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
HTC One A9 (Sprint Version only)
LG X Charge
moto e4
moto e4 plus
moto g4
moto g4 play
moto g4 plus
moto g5 plus
moto g5s plus special edition
moto x pure edition
moto x4
moto z2 play
Orbic Wonder
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
Thanks, I guess I'll have to move back to Verizon
Mar 23, 2018 9:25 PM
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comintelMar 23, 2018 9:25 PM
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Quote from harshniu :
Thanks, I guess I'll have to move back to Verizon
I think they might add the Verizon Note 8 soon. The Verizon S8 was only added after 6 or 8 months. (Samsung added all-carrier brand portability via OTA update and may do the same for Note 8 on time). Someone else here may know whether this is on the way for the Note 8 branded models.

Did you try the Verizon IMEI in the Sprint checker? It might show up there first when/if they do add it.

The other thing you could do is see if you can return the Verizon model for either a Sprint model or the Inbranded/Unlocked version if you just bought it.
Last edited by comintel March 23, 2018 at 02:28 PM.
Mar 23, 2018 9:28 PM
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harshniuMar 23, 2018 9:28 PM
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Quote from comintel :
I think they might add the Verizon Note 8 soon. The Verizon S8 was only added after 6 or 8 months. (Samsung added all-carrier brand portability via OTA update and may do the same for Note 8 on time). Someone else here may know whether this is on the way for the Note 8 branded models.

Did you try the Verizon IMEI in the checker? It might show up there first when they do add it.

The other thing you could do is see if you can return the Verizon model for either a Sprint model or the Inbranded/Unlocked version if you just bought it.
Yes, the IMEI checked out fine and that's the frustrating and misleading part on sprint
Mar 23, 2018 9:29 PM
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comintelMar 23, 2018 9:29 PM
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Quote from harshniu :
Yes, the IMEI checked out fine.
Ah then you should be able to activate it (soon if not quite yet).
Have you tried?​
Make sure you have the latest firmware updates on.
It may be a pending update.
Or you may have to flash it as per https://www.getdroidtips.com/guid...0u-n950u1/ or probably XDA is better.

But what error happens? Do they reject it?

There maybe be workarounds but we need more details as to how far you get.

Do you have the correct Sprint sim for it:
http://s4gru.com/forums/topic/783...ity-chart/
but there is no point buying it yet until they will accept it.

Again, others are more familar with this than me and you may get followups over the weekend.
Last edited by comintel March 23, 2018 at 02:44 PM.
Mar 23, 2018 9:48 PM
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harshniuMar 23, 2018 9:48 PM
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Quote from comintel :
Ah then you should be able to activate it (soon if not quite yet).
Have you tried?​
Make sure you have the latest firmware updates on.
It may be a pending update.
Or you may have to flash it as per https://www.getdroidtips.com/guid...0u-n950u1/ or probably XDA is better.

But what error happens? Do they reject it?

There maybe be workarounds but we need more details as to how far you get.

Do you have the correct Sprint sim for it:
http://s4gru.com/forums/topic/783...ity-chart/
but there is no point buying it yet until they will accept it.

Again, others are more familar with this than me and you may get followups over the weekend.
I would assume that if they have added the Note 8, it will show on that list of compatible devices. I tried updating the phone but keep getting the error. I'll try updating it on the computer.

Regarding flashing, I have read on many forums that it won't help with this problem so essentially my only hope is there is an outstanding update from Samsung. Plus, those flashing instructions seem daunting and not sure if effects the warranty negatively.
Mar 23, 2018 9:56 PM
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bigbearballsMar 23, 2018 9:56 PM
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Anyway to transfer my account over to my wife's ssn in a new account using the same phones?

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Mar 23, 2018 9:58 PM
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comintelMar 23, 2018 9:58 PM
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Quote from harshniu :
I would assume that if they have added the Note 8, it will show on that list of compatible devices. I tried updating the phone but keep getting the error. I'll try updating it on the computer.

Regarding flashing, I have read on many forums that it won't help with this problem so essentially my only hope is there is an outstanding update from Samsung. Plus, those flashing instructions seem daunting and not sure if effects the warranty negatively.
I hope it is that they have added it to the checker in anticipation of adding to the list soon.

Yes I agree - update the firmware from the computer
Mar 23, 2018 10:14 PM
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comintelMar 23, 2018 10:14 PM
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Quote from harshniu :
I would assume that if they have added the Note 8, it will show on that list of compatible devices. I tried updating the phone but keep getting the error. I'll try updating it on the computer.

Regarding flashing, I have read on many forums that it won't help with this problem so essentially my only hope is there is an outstanding update from Samsung. Plus, those flashing instructions seem daunting and not sure if effects the warranty negatively.
Oreo should be out any day - maybe that will have the carrier switching but it might be separate if it does come.
You could ask Samsung too when carrier switching will be released.

By the way the way carrier switching works on the S8 is, when you put in a Sprint sim, then and there the phone updates itself to be Sprint branded (and the same for sims from other carriers). It takes a couple of minutes of copying files and you need to let it complete. But I do not know whether/when that will be out for the Noite 8.
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Mar 23, 2018 10:33 PM
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comintelMar 23, 2018 10:33 PM
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Quote from bigbearballs :
Anyway to transfer my account over to my wife's ssn in a new account using the same phones?
You have to port out to another carrier, then port back in.
Mar 23, 2018 10:45 PM
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bigbearballsMar 23, 2018 10:45 PM
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Quote from comintel :
You have to port out to another carrier, then port back in.
So I could port out both lines to tello and then port both back in under her social?
Mar 23, 2018 10:50 PM
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comintelMar 23, 2018 10:50 PM
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Quote from bigbearballs :
So I could port out both lines to tello and then port both back in under her social?
You can port out to Tello out but not in from Tello because Tello is Sprint. So it might be easier just to port out to some GSM operator and then port in from there to the new account.

It depends partly whether you want to keep the numbers.

I would do one at a time for safety.

Her account will be a totally new and separate account. To open it, you will need to port in. (And later port in again to add the second line).
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Mar 23, 2018 10:55 PM
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bigbearballsMar 23, 2018 10:55 PM
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Quote from comintel :
You can port out to Tello out but not in because Tello is Sprint. So it might be easier just to port out to some GSM operator and then port in from there to the new account.

It depends partly whether you want to keep the numbers.

I would do one at a time for safety.

Her account will be a totally new and separate account. To open it, you will need to port in. (And later port in again to add the second line).
What's the cheapest/easiest port in and out gsm carrier? Thanks for your help and repped.
Mar 23, 2018 11:02 PM
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comintelMar 23, 2018 11:02 PM
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Quote from bigbearballs :
What's the cheapest/easiest port in and out gsm carrier? Thanks for your help and repped.
There are pros and cons. H2O was popular but has some holds and requirements now. There are others here who know better than I do. I have used AT&T Prepaid, Red Pocket and TMobile Prepaid in the past but I had different criteria than others and things have changed so I would wait for others' suggestions here or search this thread back on say H2O.
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Mar 24, 2018 12:17 AM
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danielwatsonMar 24, 2018 12:17 AM
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I just tried to port (while keeping my phone number) from paid sprint account to prepaid T-Mobile $3. At the payment screen, it says that it can take up to 24 hours to process the transfer. Is this new? I ported out 2 lines from my paid sprint account in December and the numbers were able to be ported back in to the free sprint line within minutes. How long does the TMobile port take now?

I need to keep my phone number and can't not have service for any period of time. Is there a quicker port option available?
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