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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.

Original Post

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 25, 2018 4:42 AM
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hemoglobinAug 25, 2018 4:42 AM
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I check the IMEI of a phone not on the list in the OP using the link in the OP and it said that it's eligible

does it mean I can use it or it's false positive?

The phone is LG Tribute Dynasty by Virgin Mobile
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Aug 25, 2018 5:08 AM
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malkimeanskingAug 25, 2018 5:08 AM
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Ported my s8 from boost mobile. Thanks to the people that helped me could never have done it without you!


Step 1. Called boost to unlock phone (took a few days)

Step 2. Once unlock was confirmed with boost bought t mobile digital sim from ebay

Step 3. Call boost again to get acct number. You can't get this number unless you call and ask for it) (didn't know or would have done that when I got phone unlocked)

Step 4. Waited about an hr and a half to get a t mobile rep on the line to transfer my # over (they must hate their prepaid dept)

Step 5. Once phone was transferred to t mobile called sprint. Supplied all info (didn't need a new sim, gave them the sim # from my phone settings, since it was a boost s8). Took about an hr to set up

Step 6. Had to update prl before phone flashed to sprint. It wasn't getting service @ all. Then after that took about 1h for lte to kick in.

Now its working though 100% 20mbps lte download not bad! Except upload speeds show 0.17 lol. Not sure what's going on with that but might be a glitch or something.

Thanks everybody who helped and original poster
Aug 25, 2018 5:11 AM
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malkimeanskingAug 25, 2018 5:11 AM
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OK just tried to upload a photo to facebook using sprint lte. Seemed like it worked as normal. So I guess my upload speed test was malfunctioning. Good service it seems like so far. I am in Bay Area, CA
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Aug 25, 2018 5:24 AM
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runtohell121
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Aug 25, 2018 5:24 AM
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Quote from freddiez :
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
Tried the code; still nothing. Guess I will have to wait 1 - 3 days then; during the call, the rep said it usually takes a few minute to maybe a day.
Aug 25, 2018 5:24 AM
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Matthew-Deals-HunterAug 25, 2018 5:24 AM
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I did read the wiki but I was wondering if I do upgrade at sprint.com by paying full price ( Z2 force) within the first 4 months, anything happens to my free plan?
Aug 25, 2018 6:09 AM
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desi_babu_2010Aug 25, 2018 6:09 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.
Quote from freddiez :
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
mine was complete in minutes.
read wiki for the method
Aug 25, 2018 6:12 AM
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erictomAug 25, 2018 6:12 AM
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free plan still exists? why people go to kickstart plan?

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Aug 25, 2018 6:18 AM
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runtohell121
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Aug 25, 2018 6:18 AM
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Quote from desi_babu_2010 :
mine was complete in minutes.
read wiki for the method
Which method besides calling Sprint which I'll probably call tomorrow if still no service/activation?
Aug 25, 2018 6:21 AM
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freddiezAug 25, 2018 6:21 AM
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Quote from HiepThong :
I did read the wiki but I was wondering if I do upgrade at sprint.com by paying full price ( Z2 force) within the first 4 months, anything happens to my free plan?
I think they are waiving the 120 day upgrade rule for this phone.
Reason is $120 is now considered full price. I did it on a couple lines on BYOD plan. Account remained the same. Amazing that this was $700+ retail a year ago. YMMV
Good luck
Aug 25, 2018 6:22 AM
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ncrotalusAug 25, 2018 6:22 AM
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Quote from runtohell121 :
Which method besides calling Sprint which I'll probably call tomorrow if still no service/activation?
Check the Google voice site where you originally unlocked it prior to porting. When I checked there after the port it showed that the number had been released by google or something to that effect. I then called the sprint port Dept and they finished the activation/switch
Aug 25, 2018 6:23 AM
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Matthew-Deals-HunterAug 25, 2018 6:23 AM
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Quote from freddiez :
I think they are waiving the 120 day upgrade rule for this phone.
Reason is $120 is now considered full price. I did it on a couple lines on BYOD plan. Account remained the same. Amazing that this was $700+ retail a year ago. YMMV
Good luck
Were that plan on their first 120 days?
I have 5 active lines so I don't want to risk it Frown
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Aug 25, 2018 6:24 AM
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runtohell121
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Quote from ncrotalus :
Check the Google voice site where you originally unlocked it prior to porting. When I checked there after the port it showed that the number had been released by google or something to that effect. I then called the sprint port Dept and they finished the activation/switch
On Goole Voice site unlock portal, it shows approved
Aug 25, 2018 6:26 AM
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freddiezAug 25, 2018 6:26 AM
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Quote from runtohell121 :
Which method besides calling Sprint which I'll probably call tomorrow if still no service/activation?
Desi just said it's in the wiki( up top). People post tips there to help others and avoid answering many times over. Read that first
Aug 25, 2018 6:27 AM
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ncrotalusAug 25, 2018 6:27 AM
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Quote from runtohell121 :
On Goole Voice site unlock portal, it shows approved
Yeah, that's the message I was referring to. Somewhere it explains that it means Google has done all it needs/can do. So now it's up to sprint. I didn't want to wait so I called the port Dept.

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Aug 25, 2018 6:28 AM
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runtohell121
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Aug 25, 2018 6:28 AM
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Quote from freddiez :
Desi just said it's in the wiki( up top). People post tips there to help others and avoid answering many times over. Read that first
I did read the wiki first (anything related to GV and activation) before asking and it's not answering the questions. Otherwise, I wouldn't be asking.

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