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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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May 30, 2018 12:18 AM
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bigdealzMay 30, 2018 12:18 AM
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Quote from xxxHolic :
https://www.cnet.com/products/mot...6/preview/


Moto G6 Play unlocked version is $199.
If we can get fully unlocked BOOST for $80 and free 1 year of cell phone service.

Taxes for the 1 year and need to port a line or make a line to port, so add about $45. The unlock is not guarenteed, but seems probable. Overall it's a nice chance at a unlocked phone and 1 year of service is given unless Sprint changes something.
May 30, 2018 12:18 AM
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zeugmaMay 30, 2018 12:18 AM
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Quote from comintel :
The point is they unlock both.
That is not true. SIM unlock (what Sprint will do for you) is simply unlocking a software check on the properties of the inserted SIM (carrier, country, subscriber, etc.). That's not how bands are locked in modern phones -- that's done in the system drivers. There is no way for them to unlock the bands without a system update (if they locked it in the preinstalled system in the first place), or for you to load your own software after unlocking the bootloader. In certain cases it may be a system config, in which case the capability to root suffices, but again that isn't usually possible without bootloader unlock or a working exploit.
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garymeter48May 30, 2018 12:20 AM
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Here are some screen shots that I just took on my unlocked Boost G6 Play on AT&T. I can see Bands 12, 2, 4 and 5 from my location.
May 30, 2018 12:22 AM
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comintelMay 30, 2018 12:22 AM
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Quote from zeugma :
That is not true. SIM unlock (what Sprint will do for you) is simply unlocking a software check on the properties of the inserted SIM (carrier, country, subscriber, etc.). That's not how bands are locked in modern phones -- that's done in the system drivers. There is no way for them to unlock the bands without a system update (if they locked it in the preinstalled system in the first place), or for you to load your own software after unlocking the bootloader. In certain cases it may be a system config, in which case the capability to root suffices, but again that isn't usually possible without bootloader unlock or a working exploit.
I am not talking about some other carrier or theoretical definitions. I am talking about the present case. Sprint never locks GSM bands anyway in current models. It wants them enabled for its roaming agreements with AT&T, TMobile etc. It even does an international unlock on request so you can use foreign sims and bands.
Last edited by comintel May 29, 2018 at 05:25 PM.
May 30, 2018 12:24 AM
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akhereMay 30, 2018 12:24 AM
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Quote from comintel :
The Boost G6 Play price is subsidized, as are all Boost phones, in exchange for a commitment to use them only on an undiscounted paid Boost plan.

That is why this is a loophole only. It cannot be intended.
i meant the specifications of moto g6 play don't deserve price tag of $199... Smilie
May 30, 2018 12:27 AM
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comintelMay 30, 2018 12:27 AM
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Quote from akhere :
i meant the specifications of moto g6 play don't deserve price tag of $199...
Oh. It's at Amazon too for more than that.
May 30, 2018 12:29 AM
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zeugmaMay 30, 2018 12:29 AM
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Quote from comintel :
I am not talking about some other carrier or theoretical definitions. I am talking about the present case. Sprint never locks GSM bands anyway in current models. It wants them enabled for its roaming agreements with AT&T, TMobile etc. It even does an international unlock on request so you can use foreign sims and bands.
Again, international unlock is no different from domestic unlock. Both are the same SIM unlock process and "foreign bands" mean nothing to Sprint. If your guess is that all Sprint phones are all really factory unlocked versions "because roaming agreements", okay, that's a fascinating theory. In this case (Moto G6 Play) maybe it's even true, but the need to roam certainly hasn't ever prevented Sprint/Boost version phones to be crippled in bands before when a parallel factory unlocked version existed on the market.

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May 30, 2018 12:30 AM
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akhereMay 30, 2018 12:30 AM
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Quote from comintel :
Oh. It's at Amazon too for more than that.
i think one on amazon has 32gb and 3gb ram... whereas boost one is 16gb and 2gb ram...
May 30, 2018 12:33 AM
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comintelMay 30, 2018 12:33 AM
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Quote from zeugma :
Again, international unlock is no different from domestic unlock. Both are the same SIM unlock process and "foreign bands" mean nothing to Sprint. If your guess is that all Sprint phones are all really factory unlocked versions "because roaming agreements", okay, that's a fascinating theory. In this case (Moto G6 Play) maybe it's true, but the need to roam certainly hasn't ever prevented Sprint/Boost version phones to be crippled in bands before when a parallel factory unlocked version existed on the market.
Ancient history.
And Sprint does have an International Unlock although it may be combined. I asked for both and got both for my S8 very explicitly. It is described in the published policy. In fact they are two different departments.
Last edited by comintel May 29, 2018 at 05:38 PM.
May 30, 2018 12:34 AM
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comintelMay 30, 2018 12:34 AM
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Quote from akhere :
i think one on amazon has 32gb and 3gb ram... whereas boost one is 16gb and 2gb ram...
Oh ok good point.
May 30, 2018 12:39 AM
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zeugmaMay 30, 2018 12:39 AM
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Quote from comintel :
Ancient history.
And Sprint does have an International Unlock although it may be combined. I asked for both and got both for my S8 very explicitly. It is described in the published policy.
Are you affiliated with Sprint? If so that's very important information because it implies as long as one can get a Boost/Sprint-subsidized phone activated onto Sprint, then phones can always be obtained at plan rate for 50 days + subsidized price. That's a huge arbitrage.
May 30, 2018 12:44 AM
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comintelMay 30, 2018 12:44 AM
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Quote from zeugma :
Are you affiliated with Sprint? If so that's very important information because it implies as long as one can get a Boost/Sprint-subsidized phone activated onto Sprint, then phones can always be obtained at plan rate for 50 days + subsidized price. That's a Oh that''s agood one. huge arbitrage.I have no
I am not affilated with Sprint.

But I agree with your arbitrage analysis (are you a trader?).

Which is why this loophole is not going to last long.

Also they *could* refuse to unlock them after 50 days after all under some weasel clause or even kick them off. I doubt they will but they could..
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bigdealzMay 30, 2018 12:44 AM
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Quote from comintel :
Oh ok good point.
https://www.amazon.com/Motorola-X...la+play+g6

Talking about this one? it is listed as 3G ram, 32 GB storage, and dual sim. Specifically says no CDMA.

I wonder if the $199 price is for 32 Gig? US Moto site list both sizes and only 1 set of radio frequency information.

I too think 199 is a little high for this specific phone.
May 30, 2018 12:47 AM
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zeugmaMay 30, 2018 12:47 AM
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Quote from garymeter48 :
Here are some screen shots that I just took on my unlocked Boost G6 Play on AT&T. I can see Bands 12, 2, 4 and 5 from my location.
You know, one possibility is they have to consider T-Mobile as part of their network with the merger. That naturally adds 2, 4, 12, maybe 66, and 71 if the phones support those. At that point it may not make sense to have restrictions. Just a thought.

P.S. Does this Boost phone have the fingerprint reader? The Moto E4 Boost version did not. -- Looks like it does: https://www.boostmobile.com/phone...-play.html
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May 30, 2018 12:50 AM
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zeugmaMay 30, 2018 12:50 AM
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Quote from comintel :
I am not affilated with Sprint.

But I agree with your arbitrage analysis (are you a trader?).

Which is why this loophole is not going to last long.

Also they *could* refuse to unlock them after 50 days after all under some weasel clause or even kick them off. I doubt they will but they could..
Not a trader, just don't like current list prices for non-flagship phones.

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