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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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Aug 27, 2018 5:17 PM
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Quote from ShannonF4392 :
Sharing my experience in case it helps others: I ported my daughter's phone from Tello this morning with a virtual T-mobile SIM. I had warned her that she may be without service for some time today, but I had the phone up and running by the time she woke up.

Based on reports of long hold times, I tried to do the port to T-mobile online. The system seemed glitchy and I had trouble progressing from the initial screen. I decided to try calling instead. The automated system said 5-9 minutes on hold. I think it was slightly over that, but not by much because the total time on the call was 19 minutes. The agent prompted me to create the PIN before I asked. She also pushed pretty hard to put on the $3 plan, but I declined.

I then called Tello to ask them to change the phone's status to SPCS. The person did not seem to understand my request, so I contacted LiterallyUnlimited on Reddit. He seemed resistant and told me to go back to Tello to do it. Before calling again, I tried the Sprint eligibility checker and showed it was good to go. I don't know who changed the status since I made two requests.

Then, I called the Sprint number from the top of the wiki. Total call time was 28 minutes. She said the TEP was required, so I did not even try to fight that. My online account shows the correct plan, valid through 9/30/19. It is not yet letting me remove the TEP, but I will try again in an hour.

Thank you to everyone who has kept the wiki up to date and answered questions to make this a smooth process!
So you gave digital SIM info, they created acct pin and ported your tello number? I called a few minutes ago Wait time 1.5 hrs.

Does anyone know how long does the digital sim hold this info if you don't add money/plan? One month? Is this called a temporary acct?
Aug 27, 2018 5:45 PM
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WheelaDealerAug 27, 2018 5:45 PM
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Can you port in from Boost?
Aug 27, 2018 5:46 PM
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comintelAug 27, 2018 5:46 PM
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Quote from shrine :
Can you port in from Boost?
No - Boost is part of Sprint.
Aug 27, 2018 5:50 PM
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WheelaDealerAug 27, 2018 5:50 PM
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Quote from comintel :
No - Boost is part of Sprint.
Can you port out to Google Voice and port in to Sprint?
Aug 27, 2018 5:54 PM
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comintelAug 27, 2018 5:54 PM
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Quote from shrine :
Can you port out to Google Voice and port in to Sprint?
Yes as to the phone number.
As to the phone, if it was purchased from Boost originally, it needs to have satisfied their criteria (such as one year on Boost). This varies depending on the original offer and the phone. You can call them and ask if they will release it for use on Sprint postpaid.
Last edited by comintel August 27, 2018 at 10:57 AM.
Aug 27, 2018 6:18 PM
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NingborenAug 27, 2018 6:18 PM
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Sprint does not have VOLTE yet, and if you make phone calls, the data cut off. Wow, this is 2018, I didn't expect Sprint did not have that feature.
Aug 27, 2018 6:18 PM
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wealthisachoiceAug 27, 2018 6:18 PM
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Quote from comintel :
Here are some possible ideas:

https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/Moto...547/page/2

Also I would watch it while you call it. If it shows the call visibly when you call it but there is just no audible ring, then the problem, whatever it is, is entirely in the phone.
Thanks for this link. It's interesting because once I wake the phone up I seem to get phone calls or after it's been called a few times. I tried it this morning and it wasn't ringing but then activated screen and calls came through and have received a few calls on it today. I don't have a password set on this phone because it was going to be used as a house phone.

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Aug 27, 2018 6:21 PM
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comintelAug 27, 2018 6:21 PM
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Quote from Ningboren :
Sprint does not have VOLTE yet, and if you make phone calls, the data cut off. Wow, this is 2018, I didn't expect Sprint did not have that feature.
LTE Calling Beta is already on many high end Sprint Android phones (Apple did not play along with the beta) and full VoLTE soft rollout starts next month:
https://s4gru.com/entry/432-sprin...september/
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comintelAug 27, 2018 6:24 PM
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Quote from wealthisachoice :
Thanks for this link. It's interesting because once I wake the phone up I seem to get phone calls or after it's been called a few times. I tried it this morning and it wasn't ringing but then activated screen and calls came through and have received a few calls on it today. I don't have a password set on this phone because it was going to be used as a house phone.
Very curious....maybe it has something to do with Sleep settings?

You're not running any type of battery saver app or call screening app are you? Those can get frozen in certain cases and in turn freeze the ability to receive incoming calls.
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Aug 27, 2018 6:28 PM
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Quote from kenpet :
So you gave digital SIM info, they created acct pin and ported your tello number? I called a few minutes ago Wait time 1.5 hrs.

Does anyone know how long does the digital sim hold this info if you don't add money/plan? One month? Is this called a temporary acct?
Yes, exactly. I called at 7 am mountain time. Gave digital SIM, said I did not have my T-mobile phone yet, and they ported from Tello and created the six digit PIN. I think I was on hold for 10 minutes and talking to the rep for another 10 minutes.

The port was complete in about 1/2 hour. I could tell because the Tello balance of approximately $1 went down to $0.

I can't answer your second question because I ported the number right back out from T-mobile.
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NingborenAug 27, 2018 6:35 PM
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Quote from comintel :
LTE Calling Beta is already on high end Sprint Android phones and full VoLTE soft rollout starts next month:
https://s4gru.com/entry/432-sprin...september/ [s4gru.com]
This is BYOD, most likely it will not work on your phone. I have Pixel 2XL, and WIFI calling did not work on this phone, I will not count on VOLTE will work in the future. I was shocked when I find this out at the beginning.
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comintelAug 27, 2018 6:45 PM
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Quote from Ningboren :
This is BYOD, most likely it will not work on your phone. I have Pixel 2XL, and WIFI calling did not work on this phone, I will not count on VOLTE will work in the future. I was shocked when I find this out at the beginning.
Pixel VoLTE and Wifi Calling do not work 100% on AT&T and TMO either, is that right?
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Aug 27, 2018 7:03 PM
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balutAug 27, 2018 7:03 PM
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Cheap number to port to Sprint or a place holder for your Sprint number for a second year.

https://slickdeals.net/f/11979803-99-freedompop-basic-plan-lte-3-in-1-sim-card-kit-0-99?p=119275627&newthread=success#post119275627
Aug 27, 2018 7:07 PM
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NingborenAug 27, 2018 7:07 PM
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Pixel VoLTE and Wifi Calling do not work 100% on AT&T and TMO either, is that right?
It works on Tmobile, not sure about AT&T. Just transferred from Tmobile.

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wealthisachoiceAug 27, 2018 7:13 PM
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Quote from comintel :
Very curious....maybe it has something to do with Sleep settings?

You're not running any type of battery saver app or call screening app are you? Those can get frozen in certain cases and in turn freeze the ability to receive incoming calls.
I checked the sleep settings and nothing there---It's pretty easy to set the do not disturb but that wasn't the case---not using any type of other apps--battery saver not on.

This is so hard to figure out because it seems to be working fine now--but I called it 3 times yesterday and would not ring--once it did finally ring then it continued to work--so there doesn't seem to be a pattern---no sleep setting for weekends either.

I will have to just monitor it and see what happens or let Motorola figure it out. Good luck on that deal.

Thought it might have something to do with wifi calling but doesn't seem to be that either--so I have to assume that the phone goes to sleep and then no calls come in---how long for the phone to go to sleep---I don't know---screen goes to sleep in 30 seconds but it's not that because it will work when no screen is active. Guess it's that deep sleep nap that does it. I haven't turned it on to reset it either.

So hard to figure out when it's working now but keep the suggestions coming--maybe I will figure it out.

Might have to get this phone unlocked and then switch phone numbers on my sprint account. This is the last phone I purchased and this explains why it rings all the time on certain days and then nothing for days --but most of the calls were solicitors anyways so it didn't bother me until I started missing the important calls.

Thanks for your suggestions!! Anymore? Anyone??

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