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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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Written by andrewmackoul

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Aug 24, 2018 10:08 PM
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comintelAug 24, 2018 10:08 PM
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Quote from netll :
Questions about Sprint roaming for data and call

For Sprint unlimited one year free plan, does Sprint offer unlimited free roaming data and call?
From the Sprint offer:
"Sprint may terminate svc. if off-network roaming usage in a mo. exceeds: (1) 800 min. or a majority of min.; or (2) 100MB or a majority of KB. Prohibited network use rules apply—see sprint.com/termsandconditions. "

That refers primarily to Verizon roaming

However the new T Mobile roaming agreement will offer unlimited TMO extended area data access as well that does not count as roaming.

I think AT&T roaming will be similar but in fewer areas.

All of these are free to the extent they are available.

Of course these all require phones with the appropriate bands. Samsung S8's have already been updated.
Last edited by comintel August 24, 2018 at 03:10 PM.
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Beach__House
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Quote from TealLake171 :
Did you check your bill? Did your bill read the $65 plan (- $5 w/ autopay ) and only ended up getting charged $4?
Interesting the email for the bill does say $3.67 and when I tried to login in I get an error that username is wrong but it isn't. I never really logged in since I joined except to add the free Tidal and once to look into adding a line but that was months ago.
Aug 24, 2018 11:00 PM
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HunterOneAug 24, 2018 11:00 PM
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Quote from HunterOne :
Everyone with or without the recent Sprint hotspot restriction, READ these:

https://slickdeals.net/forums/showpost.php?p=111240583&postcount=14976

https://slickdeals.net/forums/showpost.php?p=111240655&postcount=14977

https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/jun...9-release/

https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/jun...nc/pdanet/

PdaNet+ does NOT require a rooted phone. It'll work on an unrooted or a rooted device.

IF you have a rooted phone you can use this, it's worth it but it costs a couple of $:

https://play.google.com/store/app...r&hl=en_US

It does NOT work on unrooted phones.


As usual, ANY question one may have on this deal it has been answered in this thread. Just do a pointed and intelligent thread search, read and you'll find the answer pretty quickly.

Quote from balut :
Weird not letting me download, just keeps refreshing page when clicking on the download button

No such trouble downloading both versions.
Perhaps, try a different browser, chrome, edge, IE, etc.?

Also try these links:

http://junefabrics.com/android/downloadold.php

http://pdanet.co/install/
Aug 25, 2018 12:01 AM
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applepie100Aug 25, 2018 12:01 AM
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Currently I have a line (for free year) using iPhone 5. I'd like to swap the device, ie, use an iPhone 6 for this line to replace the iPhone 5. I don't know whether the iPhone 6 (ATT) is 'unlocked'. How do I find out 1) whether the iPhone 6 is 'unlocked', and whether it can be used to do such a swap? Thank you.
Aug 25, 2018 12:02 AM
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balutAug 25, 2018 12:02 AM
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Quote from HunterOne :
No such trouble downloading both versions.
Perhaps, try a different browser, chrome, edge, IE, etc.?

Also try these links:

http://junefabrics.com/android/downloadold.php

http://pdanet.co/install/
got Fox fi key and Pdanet installed, still no go on wifi and usb tether, must be going it wrong
Aug 25, 2018 12:52 AM
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MitchD14Aug 25, 2018 12:52 AM
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Quote from comintel :
No it has always been there like that and it has never given more than a trial on this plan. All of the offers of the Paid plan (including also the high-end international travel options) are listed there but do not work. They reused the paid plan interface.
High end international options? I used the $25 week of high speed data last month on this plan in Europe. Is this what you're talking about? If so, it works. My bill was $30 after using that option last month.
Aug 25, 2018 1:25 AM
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comintelAug 25, 2018 1:25 AM
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Quote from MitchD14 :
High end international options? I used the $25 week of high speed data last month on this plan in Europe. Is this what you're talking about? If so, it works. My bill was $30 after using that option last month.
No I am referring to premium international experience which it does not have, despite the fact that the you can select it on the website. It will confirm it for you and then delete it the next day.

"Premium International Experience provides international long distance calls from the U.S. to Canada & Mexico AND international roaming texts, calls and high-speed data in Canada and Mexico for no additional charge."

This plan does have Sprint Global Roaming as you note.

-----------------------------------------------------
Are international services included?
Yes, our 1 Year Free Unlimited plan includes Sprint Global Roaming, which includes data up to 2G speeds and text messaging in any of our 185+ international destinations at no charge, plus calling for just $0.20 a minute.
It does not include Sprint's Premium International Experience for calling to and roaming in Canada & Mexico.
It does not include calling from the U.S. to international locations, but you can easily add international calling to your plan.
Last edited by comintel August 24, 2018 at 06:35 PM.

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Aug 25, 2018 1:37 AM
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comintelAug 25, 2018 1:37 AM
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Quote from balut :
got Fox fi key and Pdanet installed, still no go on wifi and usb tether, must be going it wrong
Yes you must be doing it wrong. They have FAQ's and some support. I assume you paid as it is a paid product (and well worth the tiny cost). I have installed it on many Android phones and never had a problem and have it running on this plan 24 hours a day.
Last edited by comintel August 24, 2018 at 06:45 PM.
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laalaa99stlAug 25, 2018 2:11 AM
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Quote from balut :
got Fox fi key and Pdanet installed, still no go on wifi and usb tether, must be going it wrong
My experience with Foxfi is that it simply turns on native hotspot. Any usage comes out of your plan's hotspot allocation. If your plan doesn't include hotspot, then it doesn't surprise me that it doesn't work at all. Pdanet actually refers you to Foxfi if you want wireless hotspot. It does have a builtin hotspot using wifi direct, but it requires creating a new SSID and password every time you turn it on. Tedious and untenable for me. USB tethering, however, works great. You should be able to get at least that much working. If you truly need hotspot over wifi, consider rooting your phone and using the above mentioned wifi tether router.
Last edited by laalaa99stl August 24, 2018 at 07:19 PM.
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comintelAug 25, 2018 2:24 AM
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Quote from laalaa99stl :
My experience with Foxfi is that it simply turns on native tethering. Any usage comes out of your plan's hotspot allocation. If your plan doesn't include hotspot, then it doesn't surprise me that it doesn't work at all. Pdanet actually refers you to Foxfi if you want wireless hotspot. It does have a builtin hotspot using wifi direct, but it requires creating a new SSID and password every time you turn it on. Tedious and untenable for me. USB hotspot, however, works great. You should be able to get at least that much working. If you truly need hotspot over wifi, consider rooting your phone and using the above mentioned wifi tether router.
Yes you have it exactly correctly. I am glad to see you figured it out as well. It is not trivial,

Just to reiterate, FoxFi is no longer supported as a Wifi Router on current Android versions, nor has it been for many years. FoxFi Key is needed, but now just as a licensing component on current phones. FoxFi was bought by the owners of PDANet+ a few years ago and they both come bundled together now. But FoxFi only works as a Wifi Router itself now on old Android versions now. Years ago it itself was the goto Wifi Routing solution and people still remember that but that is not the situation today.

For a full wifi router you need root and Wifi Tether Router, as I posted in the first place and you note.

This is all fully documented.

PDANet+ is for tethering, and also limited Wifi Direct, which is not a full wifi router but works fine although a little awkwardly.

These programs are not for people who do not want to read the instructions in careful detail.

This is all fully documented in http://junefabrics.com/ and in the program, but very tersely.

It is going to be too complicated for most people and they might as well not waste their time. The reason I did not go into all these details is that people need to be able to figure them out for themselves or they are better off not even trying. I doubt you or I or HunterOne have time to be giving tutorials or help set them up in detail.

Actually you can Tether PDANet+ to a PC and create a full Wifi Hotspot in the PC with Connectify. I have that working all the time too.
Last edited by comintel August 24, 2018 at 07:54 PM.
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kenpetAug 25, 2018 3:04 AM
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When folks are porting multiple lines from Sprint to T-mobile digital SIMs, are they doing it in one shot? Or only doing it one line at a time? The wait time for t-mobile cust rep is more than an hour. Thx
Aug 25, 2018 3:25 AM
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BennyG92Aug 25, 2018 3:25 AM
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Quote from applepie100 :
Currently I have a line (for free year) using iPhone 5. I'd like to swap the device, ie, use an iPhone 6 for this line to replace the iPhone 5. I don't know whether the iPhone 6 (ATT) is 'unlocked'. How do I find out 1) whether the iPhone 6 is 'unlocked', and whether it can be used to do such a swap? Thank you.
You can check on Sprint or Ting's IMEI checker:

https://www.sprint.com/en/shop/br...print.html
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Aug 25, 2018 3:27 AM
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I called and activate/port in Google Voice number today; but still no service on my Galaxy S9; saying the device is not registered on the network. Will it take a few days for the port to be successful before I can actually use it? How would I check the status of the port? I'm not even able to sign up to view my account online at the moment.
Aug 25, 2018 3:42 AM
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balutAug 25, 2018 3:42 AM
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Quote from laalaa99stl :
My experience with Foxfi is that it simply turns on native hotspot. Any usage comes out of your plan's hotspot allocation. If your plan doesn't include hotspot, then it doesn't surprise me that it doesn't work at all. Pdanet actually refers you to Foxfi if you want wireless hotspot. It does have a builtin hotspot using wifi direct, but it requires creating a new SSID and password every time you turn it on. Tedious and untenable for me. USB tethering, however, works great. You should be able to get at least that much working. If you truly need hotspot over wifi, consider rooting your phone and using the above mentioned wifi tether router.
Got Pdanet installed and runs connects my pc and other phones but no internet goes through, oh well, Moto E4 new no hot spot deal and E4 Plus old with hot spot deal both no going to the devices connect to their Pdanet apps

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freddiezAug 25, 2018 4:36 AM
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Quote from runtohell121 :
I called and activate/port in Google Voice number today; but still no service on my Galaxy S9; saying the device is not registered on the network. Will it take a few days for the port to be successful before I can actually use it? How would I check the status of the port? I'm not even able to sign up to view my account online at the moment.
Try dialing ##72786# or *#*#72786#*#* to activate the phone
Edit: I have seen people report that GV can take 3 days to complete porting throughout this thread
Last edited by freddiez August 24, 2018 at 09:38 PM.

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