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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
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    • 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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Aug 18, 2018 2:46 PM
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comintelAug 18, 2018 2:46 PM
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Quote from EfficientRain890 :
Sprint is the worst service. They have absolutely no network bandwidth and I'm not on a unlimited plan either. I'll constantly have 5 bars and no connectivity due to network congestion
Does your phone have band 41? What original carrier brand and model is it?
Aug 18, 2018 2:48 PM
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comintelAug 18, 2018 2:48 PM
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Quote from slappin :
How many free lines can I have per account?
Five in most cases. You can add them one at a time.
Aug 18, 2018 2:53 PM
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comintelAug 18, 2018 2:53 PM
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Quote from You cannot syberdude :
Is anyone having issues porting out from Sprint after year 1 and trying to port back in?

I ported out from Sprint to Tmobile. But when I try to port back in, it says that the phone number is not eligible.

Not sure what to do to migrate to this plan again. Appreciate any help. Thank you.

Make sure you sign out of your old account in your browser.
I assume you know you have to be off for 45 days to use the same SSN again.

Other than that, the port out might not yet be complete.
Aug 18, 2018 3:20 PM
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Matthew-Deals-HunterAug 18, 2018 3:20 PM
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Quote from comintel :
Does your phone have band 41? What original carrier brand and model is it?
It happened to me in one area so far too. Ocean City, MD. My phone showed 5 bar but no connectivity because network congestion or bad configuration. Even after a year, it has not been fixed
My phone is iphone 7 plus and 8 plus
Aug 18, 2018 3:28 PM
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comintelAug 18, 2018 3:28 PM
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Quote from HiepThong :
It happened to me in one area so far too. Ocean City, MD. My phone showed 5 bar but no connectivity because network congestion or bad configuration. Even after a year, it has not been fixed
My phone is iphone 7 plus and 8 plus
What original carrier brand iPhone 7 or 8 Plus?
Aug 18, 2018 3:30 PM
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Matthew-Deals-HunterAug 18, 2018 3:30 PM
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Sprint as I bought it from them.
Aug 18, 2018 3:41 PM
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comintelAug 18, 2018 3:41 PM
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Quote from HiepThong :
Sprint as I bought it from them.
If it only happened once or twice it could be a network outage.

If it happens there all the time at that location I would try to find time to stop by a local Sprint store (preferably Sprint owned, not a dealer). They would know if it is a known local problem.

If it is just a rare occurrence it would not be worth the trouble.

There should be a workaround somewhere, maybe from Apple. It is sort of an Apple bug if it does not switch to another band when it lands on a phantom connection with a superficially strong signal that has no throughput. Some phones know to do so. If it is a real Sprint carrier it may be a misconfigured tower or some such but that seems unlikely. It could be a rogue tower if it just at one specific location.
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Aug 18, 2018 3:52 PM
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gadgetaddictAug 18, 2018 3:52 PM
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Quote from sharp99 :
Sprint banned me for life years ago when they were losing customers by the millions, they simply couldn't figure out why I was being charged roaming fees on their Network, so they banned me, lol. I've gotten dozens of people to leave Sprint, and that's after years of loyalty from me, Sprint literally is the dumb network.
It's the 1 Signal Bar Network where I am.

But I did take advantage of the free year of service on Virgin. Just dumped them at the end of July as it ran its course and switched to Mint. For $1-something a month, I'd use them but the hard credit pull is not super appealing.
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SentorialAug 18, 2018 3:55 PM
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You definitely take the good with the bad here. I have terrible service in Portland, Seattle, Reno, Rancho Cucamonga, Tennessee...

Ugh, but it's free.
Aug 18, 2018 3:56 PM
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comintelAug 18, 2018 3:56 PM
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Quote from gadgetaddict :
It's the 1 Signal Bar Network where I am.

But I did take advantage of the free year of service on Virgin. Just dumped them at the end of July as it ran its course and switched to Mint. For $1-something a month, I'd use them but the hard credit pull is not super appealing.
Just curious, what phone and model is it that you are using?
Aug 18, 2018 3:57 PM
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comintelAug 18, 2018 3:57 PM
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Quote from Sentorial :
You definitely take the good with the bad here. I have terrible service in Portland, Seattle, Reno, Rancho Cucamonga, Tennessee...

Ugh, but it's free.
What phone and model are you using?
Aug 18, 2018 4:28 PM
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badadilwaleAug 18, 2018 4:28 PM
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I need to port out 4 Sprint numbers to be eligible for the $22/line Unlimited Plus Plan. Can I try the Tmobile digital SIM and make those 4 lines eligible?
Aug 18, 2018 4:37 PM
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comintelAug 18, 2018 4:37 PM
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Quote from badadilwale :
I need to port out 4 Sprint numbers to be eligible for the $22/line Unlimited Plus Plan. Can I try the Tmobile digital SIM and make those 4 lines eligible?
Apparently so.

That offer does not specify that it is for new customers only.

Confirmed by:

"CSR (via www.sprint.com/chat) The offer that you are referring to is available when you add a new line of service to your account or when you create a new account with new lines and bring your own compatible device with Sprint service (port in)'"

(quoted from another thread)
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BUYmeTHISAug 18, 2018 5:36 PM
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I did this for the last year. While a great deal, there are caveats. I live in the burbs of nyc and travel regularly though nyc, jersey, Florida. Phone service is okay, not nearly as good as Verizon, att, or T-Mobile in all the areas I regularly go, but sufficient. If you are a big phone talker, this is a great deal. If you care about data, using lots of it, or streaming, sprint is miserable. I am a nerd and do multiple speed tests with both my phones everywhere, and sprint is the slowest by far. If I get above 2-3mbps, it's a miracle. By comparison I'll get 10-30mbps in Verizon or att in the same exact spot. Streaming is miserable, forget music and you tube, so many dead spots. If you need google maps and Waze, and occasional internet when your out an about, it will suffice, but otherwise you have been warned. At $20/month for two phones with unlimited, it's definitely hard to beat, but if you rely on lots of data use outside of WiFi areas, you're in for a rude awaking. I don't care if their maps show 4g Lte coverage in your area; it's bs. I had dead spots and slowest of the slow Lte where their map shows we should be full speed. My phone always says 4g Lte and I just ended my free year and jumped on T-Mobile, and could not be happier. Hope this helps someone.

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Quote from gtsh0pp3r :
I did this for the last year. While a great deal, there are caveats. I live in the burbs of nyc and travel regularly though nyc, jersey, Florida. Phone service is okay, not nearly as good as Verizon, att, or T-Mobile in all the areas I regularly go, but sufficient. If you are a big phone talker, this is a great deal. If you care about data, using lots of it, or streaming, sprint is miserable. I am a nerd and do multiple speed tests with both my phones everywhere, and sprint is the slowest by far. If I get above 2-3mbps, it's a miracle. By comparison I'll get 10-30mbps in Verizon or att in the same exact spot. Streaming is miserable, forget music and you tube, so many dead spots. If you need google maps and Waze, and occasional internet when your out an about, it will suffice, but otherwise you have been warned. At $20/month for two phones with unlimited, it's definitely hard to beat, but if you rely on lots of data use outside of WiFi areas, you're in for a rude awaking. I don't care if their maps show 4g Lte coverage in your area; it's bs. I had dead spots and slowest of the slow Lte where their map shows we should be full speed. My phone always says 4g Lte and I just ended my free year and jumped on T-Mobile, and could not be happier. Hope this helps someone.
It is not going to solve all problems but under the new roaming agreement, there will be free unlimited LTE roaming on TMobile starting soon (already in some areas) on phones that have the TMobile bands enabled (such as Samsung S8).

What phone and original carrier are you using?

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