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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.

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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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May 1, 2018 3:03 PM
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Stephenjones007May 1, 2018 3:03 PM
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Thank you. Do you know if tmobile is alows you to do it within a shorter time frame? Instead of the 3-5 days. More importantly, how long do you have to wait until sprint will accept your phone and same number on their free plan again?
May 1, 2018 3:06 PM
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desi_babu_2010May 1, 2018 3:06 PM
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Quote from Stephenjones007 :
Thank you. Do you know if tmobile is alows you to do it within a shorter time frame? Instead of the 3-5 days. More importantly, how long do you have to wait until sprint will accept your phone and same number on their free plan again?
i assume u addressed this post to me..so..u r welcome...

wait for tm i cannot speak to...but others have said it is quick...no 3-5 days wait.
check if others respond to your inquirey



for sprint....u can port out today..and port back tomorrow..they dont care..as long as it is coming from a non sprint or its mvno carrier
May 1, 2018 3:09 PM
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Stephenjones007May 1, 2018 3:09 PM
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Quote from desi_babu_2010 :
i assume u addressed this post to me..so..u r welcome...

wait for tm i cannot speak to...but others have said it is quick...no 3-5 days wait.
check if others respond to your inquirey



for sprint....u can port out today..and port back tomorrow..they dont care..as long as it is coming from a non sprint or its mvno carrier
yes, I did address it to you . The quote button must have goofed but thanks much.
May 1, 2018 3:46 PM
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onewhowasMay 1, 2018 3:46 PM
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Quote from Prizmm :
your account number is 1+ your phone number

if you have more than one number than each number is a separate account number as in above. 1+ phone number

you should have get the PIN created as porting in T mobile but make sure the pin is correct for all of the phone numbers. for that
call 611
say manage my account
say reset voice mail password which require you to put in your pin first. If it passes your pin is correct other wise you have to go through same steps but says reset/change my pin step to reset your pin

I did this yesterday and as I port in T mobile the rep set my pin just for the first phone number and the second phone number's pin was not setup at all. So I get it fixed before port back in Sprint
For the port in to T-Mobile Prepaid, where did you purchase the T-Mobile Sim?
Here: https://prepaid-phones.t-mobile.com/sim-card
Or Here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LPPHHFK/
Or somewhere else?

I am at the process of getting the phone unlocked from Sprint (after paying the phone off).
I requested it on Friday.... Still waiting for the notification that it is complete.
I am assuming the only way to verify that it's unlocked is to put in a different carrier sim?

TIA!
Last edited by onewhowas May 1, 2018 at 08:56 AM.
May 1, 2018 4:18 PM
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bravesfan87May 1, 2018 4:18 PM
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Quote from rkiyer2001 :
What do you guys think will happen to the free year subscribers if Sprint and T-Mobile do end up merging? Can they kick existing subscribers off the deal?
People really need to chill out with all the merger talk, nothing has been approved yet and there is no guarantee it will even happen. That said assuming it does happen (because it's possible) both companies have said it would take about 2-4 years to fully combine the companies and do whatever service plans they think of, that's 2-4 years from the approval date which if it's even approved likely wouldn't be until the end of the year or even next year. Simply put anybody on the free plan will be long done with the free plan (meaning used up their year and expired/canceled) by the time both companies merge and that's even if it does happen.
May 1, 2018 4:44 PM
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rkiyer2001May 1, 2018 4:44 PM
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The good news about the merger talk is that right away Sprint and T-Mobile have an agreement to allow Sprint users to roam on T-Mobile's LTE network. That means that Sprint coverage is going to be signficantly improved (no data speed improvement likely but definitely coverage improvement) assuming you have a phone capable of band 17. Most Sprint iPhones, Samsung and Motorola phones do support the T-mobile LTE band 17/12, so you should automatically get better coverage.

This agreement will stay in place whether the merger happens or not.

From:
https://www.cnet.com/news/t-mobil...d-to-know/
May 1, 2018 5:00 PM
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laalaa99stlMay 1, 2018 5:00 PM
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Quote from rkiyer2001 :
The good news about the merger talk is that right away Sprint and T-Mobile have an agreement to allow Sprint users to roam on T-Mobile's LTE network. That means that Sprint coverage is going to be signficantly improved (no data speed improvement likely but definitely coverage improvement) assuming you have a phone capable of band 17. Most Sprint iPhones, Samsung and Motorola phones do support the T-mobile LTE band 17/12, so you should automatically get better coverage.

This agreement will stay in place whether the merger happens or not.

From:
https://www.cnet.com/news/t-mobil...d-to-know/
That is cool! Possibly even a game-changer for some that are still on the fence for this deal. I'd need to buy a new (read used off of ebay) handset to take advantage since I'm on a purely CDMA+LTE device. Here's a good place to find out if your device is up to snuff:

https://www.frequencycheck.com

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May 1, 2018 5:03 PM
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NEW0May 1, 2018 5:03 PM
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Would it be wise to buy a Redpocket Sprint deal for this - before prices might go up? I'd hope you could be "grandfathered" in...

I think my "free" plan on Sprint is until June or July... Wanting to plan on saving money if I can
May 1, 2018 5:39 PM
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paradigmGTMay 1, 2018 5:39 PM
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Am I forced to port in my TotalWireless (Verizon MVNO) phone number, or can I obtain a new phone number from Sprint for this promo?

I already ordered the SIM with my phone's IMEI # and TotalWiress phone number though.
May 1, 2018 5:41 PM
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comintelMay 1, 2018 5:41 PM
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Quote from Kleptophobe :
Would it be wise to buy a Redpocket Sprint deal for this - before prices might go up? I'd hope you could be "grandfathered" in...

I think my "free" plan on Sprint is until June or July... Wanting to plan on saving money if I can
If you can find a family member or relative/spouse to open a new Sprint free account under their SSN, that is best. Then move your line(s) onto that (via port out and port in) to get a new deal through May 2019.
Last edited by comintel May 1, 2018 at 10:52 AM.
May 1, 2018 5:46 PM
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comintelMay 1, 2018 5:46 PM
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Quote from paradigmGT :
Am I forced to port in my TotalWireless (Verizon MVNO) phone number, or can I obtain a new phone number from Sprint for this promo?

I already ordered the SIM with my phone's IMEI # and TotalWiress phone number though.
You can get a new number but not from Sprint, at least not until afterward. Get it separately before porting in. You have to port a number in. Just get one anywhere (GoogleVoice, "number for port" on EBay, wherever) and port it in to Sprint with your phone.

Do not worry about the prior order - you can start over by calling 866-782-8777 and still use the sim that arrives and port in the number from wherever. Only thing is it might involve a second credit check.

Ot you could probably port in the number but change it later to a Sprint provided new one
Last edited by comintel May 1, 2018 at 11:04 AM.
May 1, 2018 5:56 PM
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HunterOneMay 1, 2018 5:56 PM
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Billing issue with initial bill.

Within a week or two after you subscribe to Sprint you'll get a bill for just one day only, the day before you opened your account for around $4+/-.
Say, you opened your account on April 30, then you'll get a bill for the period 4/29/2018-4/29/2018.
I have no idea why this happens but you can call Sprint CS, 1-800-SPRINT1, and request a credit/waiver for this amount, it's no problem at all.
Last edited by HunterOne May 1, 2018 at 11:05 AM.
May 1, 2018 6:12 PM
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IgnititeMay 1, 2018 6:12 PM
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Hey guys, just ported into Sprint but they added insurance even though i said i didn't want it. I know others said to use billing chat to get rid of it but i can't see the button for it on their website. Any other way to get rid of the insurance?
May 1, 2018 6:15 PM
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comintelMay 1, 2018 6:15 PM
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Quote from Ignitite :
Hey guys, just ported into Sprint but they added insurance even though i said i didn't want it. I know others said to use billing chat to get rid of it but i can't see the button for it on their website. Any other way to get rid of the insurance?
You can call Customer Service (do not call the TeleSales number).

But you'd be better off setting up your account for web access and using the Chat button on the DashBoard.

It is not on their general web site where non-subscribers could overload it, it is on your DashBoard after you sign in. That way you have already identified yourself. Also you get an invaluable transcript emailed to you afterward so that you have an unambiguous written record rather than just recollections of what supposedly was said verbally.
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May 1, 2018 6:31 PM
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onewhowasMay 1, 2018 6:31 PM
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Quote from Ignitite :
Hey guys, just ported into Sprint but they added insurance even though i said i didn't want it. I know others said to use billing chat to get rid of it but i can't see the button for it on their website. Any other way to get rid of the insurance?
I was able to remove it by going to My Sprint --> Change services
Then select the phone number to change services on (if you have more than one phone line on this account) and select Continue
In the "Protection_TEP" section, I was able to uncheck "Total Equipment Protection Plus".
Then "Continue" and it got removed from my account.

My first bill had already been created before I removed the insurance, so I don't know if it was removed immediately (and will get a partial credit on the next bill) or it didn't take effect until the next billing cycle.
But it showed gone on the main Sprint page immidiately after I unchecked that box.
If I don't see a partial credit on this next bill for the remaining amount of the month, after I removed the insurance, then I'll chat with customer service to get the credit.
I'll give an update after my next bill arrives.

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