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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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Aug 20, 2018 4:40 PM
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comintelAug 20, 2018 4:40 PM
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Quote from hoaiducnew :
Could I port in from an AT&T phone number but change my phone number? Means that I am using AT&T but I want to switch to Sprint with different phone number.

Thanks.
Sure just get the phone number you want to port in onto TMo (see wiki) and port the number from there and activate the phone. The number has to be ported in, but it does not have to come from the same place as the phone.




Aug 20, 2018 4:41 PM
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comintelAug 20, 2018 4:41 PM
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Quote from jinmc :
How much is everyone paying a month for this? (w/ all the fee and etc)
See the survey by zip code in the wiki. It is just under $5 per month all in per line in most places.
Aug 20, 2018 4:52 PM
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jinmcAug 20, 2018 4:52 PM
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Quote from comintel :
Sure just get the phone number you want to port in onto TMo (see wiki) and port the number from there and activate the phone. The number has to be ported in, but it does not have to come from the same place as the phone.
What's the easiest to get this? Should I just open a mintsim and port over or? Seems confusing ><.
Aug 20, 2018 4:57 PM
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jjtricketAug 20, 2018 4:57 PM
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Folks, please READ THE WIKI at the top of each page FIRST

The great people here will answer any question that is not in the wiki
Aug 20, 2018 4:59 PM
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bcjenkinsAug 20, 2018 4:59 PM
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I am in the process of porting in a number from NumberBarn [numberbarn.com]. I will update this post once complete. The number did pass the initial check allowing me to place an order for the SIM which will be delivered tomorrow.

***Update***

My NumberBarn number ported in to Sprint without issue. The rep I spoke to seemed confused when I told her my number was there. NumberBarn is a wireline carrier so it took 2 days to process. It is $5 to port in and $2/mo to park the number. You can receive SMS on a parked number and set up a custom outgoing message for callers while it's there.

I added info to the Wiki on this too.
Last edited by bcjenkins August 22, 2018 at 02:57 PM.
Aug 20, 2018 5:00 PM
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comintelAug 20, 2018 5:00 PM
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Quote from jinmc :
What's the easiest to get this? Should I just open a mintsim and port over or? Seems confusing ><.
That's covered in the wiki.
If you want a new number, you can search on "number for port" on EBay and get one for under $5 that way. Then just port it in with your phone.
Last edited by comintel August 20, 2018 at 10:08 AM.
Aug 20, 2018 5:13 PM
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thrustbucketAug 20, 2018 5:13 PM
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Quote from jinmc :
How much is everyone paying a month for this? (w/ all the fee and etc)
That depends on where you live and how much Democrats have ruined things there. Different localities steal different amounts of money from you through bullshit "taxes."

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Aug 20, 2018 5:22 PM
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wantagreatdealAug 20, 2018 5:22 PM
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For iPhone SE some models on eBay are stated not to work with CDMA. Is there a model number for iPhone SE that would work for both GSM and CDMA
Aug 20, 2018 5:26 PM
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BlindsorrowAug 20, 2018 5:26 PM
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I have an unlocked Verizon prepaid Moto E4 that is not passing Sprint's eligibility check (both on their website and with a phone rep), even though it is listed as a compatible model.

I read the Wiki which seems to suggest I need a special SIM that I can obtain from Best Buy in a Boost SIM kit.

However, I am confused because if the phone IMEI does not pass Sprint's eligibility check and therefore I cannot even start service and order a SIM from Sprint, how will a Boost SIM help me?

So, how can I use my unlocked Verizon prepaid Moto E4 on Sprint's 1 year free BYOP plan??
Aug 20, 2018 5:28 PM
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comintelAug 20, 2018 5:28 PM
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Quote from Blindsorrow :
I have an unlocked Verizon prepaid Moto E4 that is not passing Sprint's eligibility check (both on their website and with a phone rep), even though it is listed as a compatible model.

I read the Wiki which seems to suggest I need a special SIM that I can obtain from Best Buy in a Boost SIM kit.

However, I am confused because if the phone IMEI does not pass Sprint's eligibility check and therefore I cannot even start service and order a SIM from Sprint, how will a Boost SIM help me?

So, how can I use my unlocked Verizon prepaid Moto E4 on Sprint's 1 year free BYOP plan??
Those prepaid Verizon E4's do not have the bands needed for Sprint and will never activate. Or, to put it another way, Verizon's version of unlock for them is incomplete and still leaves the Sprint bands locked out. So it is not really unlocked as required by Sprint. No surprise since it is a prepaid phone.
Last edited by comintel August 20, 2018 at 10:58 AM.
Aug 20, 2018 5:39 PM
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SkyKing02Aug 20, 2018 5:39 PM
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Quote from thrustbucket :
That depends on where you live and how much Democrats have ruined things there. Different localities steal different amounts of money from you through bullshit "taxes."
Blame the morons who voted for them over and over and over.
Aug 20, 2018 6:02 PM
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mrsdimsumAug 20, 2018 6:02 PM
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Answered my own question below: I called back and got another rep. She was able to make it work.

Is it necessary to buy a "digital" T-Mobile SIM? Would a T-Mobile SIM card I got from the Apple Store work?

I tried to port my number to T-Mobile, but they told me that they need my credit card information and that I cannot use the brand new SIM card that I already have. They need to sell me a new SIM card in order to port my number over and use a T-Mobile pay as you go service. Does this sound right?
Last edited by mrsdimsum August 20, 2018 at 11:40 AM.
Aug 20, 2018 6:13 PM
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BlindsorrowAug 20, 2018 6:13 PM
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Quote from comintel :
Those prepaid Verizon E4's do not have the bands needed for Sprint and will never activate. Or, to put it another way, Verizon's version of unlock for them is incomplete and still leaves the Sprint bands locked out. So it is not really unlocked as required by Sprint. No surprise since it is a prepaid phone.
Thanks.

I did some more digging, and it seems that you can buy the Boost version of the E4 and somehow get it to work on the free Sprint plan if you never turn on the phone until it is activated on Sprint? Would I still need a special SIM card for the Boost E4, then?
Aug 20, 2018 6:23 PM
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jkl1881Aug 20, 2018 6:23 PM
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Does anyone know how long the window is once you sign up until you are required to activate your sim card? In other words, say you sign up online, order the sim, but decide to hold of actually activating the sim until some pre-determined time. Just curious if Sprint will allow you a certain amount of time to activate your line/sim without cancelling the sign up.

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freddiezAug 20, 2018 6:23 PM
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Quote from feldman011teen :
Even at free, Sprint isn't worth it. Can't talk and use data at same time, and if there's more than ten people near you at the same time, you're not using data. And forget posting pics at a game or concert. Will never go back.
I'll pay you five whole dollars to come back. Please please come back. We need you
Shaaaaaaa-aaaaaaane

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