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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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Jul 9, 2018 8:59 PM
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ultrasoulJul 9, 2018 8:59 PM
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Quote from ak11228 :
I did all that and yet sprint still says the device is on another sprint account. That is why I'm so confused. I activated then de-activated from Tello and have the mvno flag back to spcs.
Are you 100% sure that your Note 8 is no longer active on Tello? How did you deactivate it from Tello- did you give Tello a different phone ESN to replace your Note 8? You will need to call Tello CSR to confirm that none of your Tello lines are actively using your Note 8 ESN. Once you confirm that, you can call Sprint CSR 1866-782-8777 to check again if your Note 8 ESN is clear for activation on Sprint.

Based on what you are describing, I'm pretty you sure your note 8 ESN is still active on Tello. You can confirm this yourself- if your Note 8 is still make to make calls/ text/ internet, this means you still have your Note 8 is still active on Tello and has active Sprint MVNO service thru Tello. You need to either A) give Tello a different Sprint phone ESN to replace you Note 8 or B) cancel your Tello line thru a port-out to Tmobile $3.25 digital eBay SIM card- https://slickdeals.net/forums/showpost.php?p=117049859&postcount=18122
Last edited by ultrasoul July 9, 2018 at 02:02 PM.
Jul 9, 2018 9:02 PM
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ndknJul 9, 2018 9:02 PM
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Quote from ultrasoul :
Are you 100% sure that your Note 8 is no longer active on Tello? How did you deactivate it from Tello- did you give Tello a different phone ESN to replace your Note 8? You will need to call Tello CSR to confirm that none of your Tello lines are actively using your Note 8 ESN. Once you confirm that, you can call Sprint CSR 1866-782-8777 to check again if your Note 8 ESN is clear for activation on Sprint.

Based on what you are describing, I'm pretty you sure your note 8 ESN is still active on Tello. You can confirm this yourself- if your Note 8 is still make to make calls/ text/ internet, this means you still have your Note 8 is still active on Tello and has active Sprint MVNO service thru Tello. You need to either A) give Tello a different Sprint phone ESN to replace you Note 8 or B) cancel your Tello line thru a port-out to Tmobile $3.25 digital eBay SIM card- https://slickdeals.net/forums/showpost.php?p=117049859&postcount=18122
Yes the issue was sprint told me my note 8 is registered under another sprint account. Then I tested it on tello which let me activate. This is where confusion is. I'm just waiting for the ebay seller to get back to me...
Jul 9, 2018 9:05 PM
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comintelJul 9, 2018 9:05 PM
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Quote from ak11228 :
I did all that and yet sprint still says the device is on another sprint account. That is why I'm so confused. I activated then de-activated from Tello and have the mvno flag back to spcs.
I was afraid of that. Well it was worth trying those things at least.

I think what they are saying is probably the official euphemism for money is owed on the phone. They cannot tell you that explicitly because of privacy of the prior account holder. Since this would just be a contractual matter between Sprint and the prior owner, they may allow the phone to be activated on MVNO's, but draw the line at allowing it on Sprint postpaid itself.

Sprint advises that you should contact Sprint to check a phone's history before buying it used.

At this point, I think I would take it to a Sprint-owned store that is a repair center. Sometimes they will be generous in cleaning up the history and free them up from past transgressions (and be more candid about the problem). I would bring along documentation of your purchase and any info sent by the seller.
Last edited by comintel July 9, 2018 at 03:28 PM.
Jul 9, 2018 9:09 PM
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edog11Jul 9, 2018 9:09 PM
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Quote from ultrasoul :
I'm assuming she doesn't have an iPhone 6 or newer to begin with. If her phone is a 3+ year CDMA only phone, there is no point of an unlock as it won't work on any other carrier to begin with. Only phones that have both GSM/ CDMA bands require unlock to work on other carriers. iPhone 6 was the first iPhone that has dual GSM/ CDMA Qualcomm chips.
iPhone 4s and up works on cdma and gsm depending on model although not great(missing lte bands)
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Jul 9, 2018 10:05 PM
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utl768Jul 9, 2018 10:05 PM
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It's free but man this service is slow as shit
Jul 9, 2018 11:53 PM
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DealSpottingJul 9, 2018 11:53 PM
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Was chatting with a CSR online and I asked if my one year could be extended since they were still offering the BYOD/1-year promo. They said they couldn't do anything via chat, but asked me to call their Account Services at 1-888-211-4727. Has anyone had luck calling them and having their BYOD plan extended? Is it worth calling this number, or just port out at the end of 1 year? Your experience/advice appreciated.
Jul 10, 2018 12:02 AM
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desi_babu_2010Jul 10, 2018 12:02 AM
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Quote from DealSpotting :
Was chatting with a CSR online and I asked if my one year could be extended since they were still offering the BYOD/1-year promo. They said they couldn't do anything via chat, but asked me to call their Account Services at 1-888-211-4727. Has anyone had luck calling them and having their BYOD plan extended? Is it worth calling this number, or just port out at the end of 1 year? Your experience/advice appreciated.
extremely unlikely.
best to port out/in

avoid human interaction as much as possible.
best to do everything automated if u can.

too late

now u have account services looking at ur account and telephone number etc...
never a good idea

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laakmJul 10, 2018 12:07 AM
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Quote from coyote556 :
Has anyone added an apple watch to their free plan? I am on the free plan with two lines and I want to add a cellular enabled apple watch, but don't want to risk messing up my free two lines. Anyone have any experience with this?
Did anyone succeed in doing this? If so, what were the additional charges+fees? Thanks.
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comintelJul 10, 2018 12:40 AM
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Quote from DealSpotting :
Was chatting with a CSR online and I asked if my one year could be extended since they were still offering the BYOD/1-year promo. They said they couldn't do anything via chat, but asked me to call their Account Services at 1-888-211-4727. Has anyone had luck calling them and having their BYOD plan extended? Is it worth calling this number, or just port out at the end of 1 year? Your experience/advice appreciated.
Account Services (which is aka Retentions/Cancellations) won't extend. I tried.

They may offer you $150 to start the paid plan via credits over x months.
Last edited by comintel July 9, 2018 at 06:30 PM.
Jul 10, 2018 1:21 AM
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DealSpottingJul 10, 2018 1:21 AM
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I asked about possibility of account services extending the BYOD 1-year plan...

Quote from desi_babu_2010 :
extremely unlikely.
best to port out/in
Quote from comintel :
Account Services (which is aka Retentions/Cancellations) won't extend. I tried.

They may offer you $150 to start the paid plan over via credits over x months.
Thanks for the replies. I won't bother calling.
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depbransJul 10, 2018 2:27 AM
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What number did you call?
The number in the wiki.
Jul 10, 2018 2:42 AM
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TiconderogaN2Jul 10, 2018 2:42 AM
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So what's the consensus on the best place to buy a Sprint sim card?
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larcielJul 10, 2018 2:50 AM
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I ported out 3 days ago and just got a mailer that Sprint will give me $150 for 1st line and $250 per line upto 4.. $1000 total if I come back. I just have to active line for 30 days. Anybody else get this one? It sounds very good.
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Leads416Jul 10, 2018 3:06 AM
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Quote from larciel :
I ported out 3 days ago and just got a mailer that Sprint will give me $150 for 1st line and $250 per line upto 4.. $1000 total if I come back. I just have to active line for 30 days. Anybody else get this one? It sounds very good.
sounds like a very good deal, although what plan would you have to sign up for?

also, who did you port out to? was it postpaid, or a prepaid plan? I'm looking to port out to att prepaid, they have a nice plan for 3 lines that would work for me.

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ultrasoulJul 10, 2018 3:22 AM
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Quote from DealSpotting :
Was chatting with a CSR online and I asked if my one year could be extended since they were still offering the BYOD/1-year promo. They said they couldn't do anything via chat, but asked me to call their Account Services at 1-888-211-4727. Has anyone had luck calling them and having their BYOD plan extended? Is it worth calling this number, or just port out at the end of 1 year? Your experience/advice appreciated.
How can you get a 2nd year free? Port out of sprint to a digital Tmobile sim from eBay for $3.25. Then port back into sprint using a different SS number (a spouse, friend, relative, etc- https://slickdeals.net/forums/showpost.php?p=117049859&postcount=18122

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