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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
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  • Motorola
    • moto e4
    • moto e4 plus
    • moto g4
    • moto g4 play
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    • 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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Sep 7, 2018 10:21 PM
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freddiezSep 7, 2018 10:21 PM
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Quote from deanzel :
So then how do these HD streaming restrictions work in real practice?

"HD streaming:
Video at speeds up to 1080p -> now 480p
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."

Like does the service automatically detect this when using like the Youtube app or some kind of music streaming service? The worst case scenario is that your data gets "deprioritized" during peak times? We've got a Verizon family plan with great service, but I'm willing to sacrifice that service for this crazy deal. At least for a year...
I can't answer because I stream normally when I'm on Wi-Fi.
I do have a suggestion though: if you have a group on Verizon, start with one line and lock in the deal. You need a Sprint SIM, a compatible device, and number to port in . Read wiki in it's entirety.
Then use that Sprint line as much as needed to determine if you get decent coverage. You can always add four additional lines later.
The idea is to lock in the plan. It may end soon as Wiki States.
Happy Trails
Sep 7, 2018 10:22 PM
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deanzelSep 7, 2018 10:22 PM
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Quote from comintel :
It only affects the streaming media. Other traffic will not be throttled or deprioritized,

Odds are you will never notice it. Youtube et. will autoadjust to it.

Many other carriers already do this..
Daaaaaank. I mean, we already paid off all of our phones (Note 8) and are done with our 2-year contract which started with the Note 7 fiasco, so there's almost no hurdles in switching other than downgrading to the Sprint network. Worst case scenario, just switch back to Verizon.
Sep 7, 2018 10:22 PM
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comintelSep 7, 2018 10:22 PM
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Quote from hdlz :
I remember I read somewhere that someone can flip the prepaid flag if my phone has been used with freedompop, can I know how to contact him? thanks
It is not the prepaid flag it is the mvno flag. The prepaid flags cannot be relaxed except by Boost etc. themselves.

Assuming it was not a prepaid phone, really you should ask FP first as they can do it.

Otherwise contact LiterallyUnlimited on reddit provided again it is not a Boost phone. It is abusive to ask him to do it for Boost or Sprint prepaid branded phones.

If it is a Boost phone or Sprint prepaid phone you cannot do it period.

Are you leaving out the phone brand and model and origin details intentionally? It makes it lengthy to have to cover multiple possible cases in replies.
Last edited by comintel September 7, 2018 at 03:41 PM.
Sep 7, 2018 10:23 PM
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deanzelSep 7, 2018 10:23 PM
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Quote from freddiez :
I can't answer because I stream normally when I'm on Wi-Fi.
I do have a suggestion though: if you have a group on Verizon, start with one line and lock in the deal. You need a Sprint SIM, a compatible device, and number to port in . Read wiki in it's entirety.
Then use that Sprint line as much as needed to determine if you get decent coverage. You can always add four additional lines later.
The idea is to lock in the plan. It may end soon as Wiki States.
Happy Trails
We have 4 phones, is it possible to just do all 4 at once? Do we have to do it by activating one first, setting up the account, and then individually adding the other 3 lines? It's not very clear in the Wiki.
Sep 7, 2018 10:24 PM
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comintelSep 7, 2018 10:24 PM
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Quote from deanzel :
Daaaaaank. I mean, we already paid off all of our phones (Note 8) and are done with our 2-year contract which started with the Note 7 fiasco, so there's almost no hurdles in switching other than downgrading to the Sprint network. Worst case scenario, just switch back to Verizon.
Exactly right!
Sep 7, 2018 10:24 PM
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freddiezSep 7, 2018 10:24 PM
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Quote from deanzel :
We have 4 phones, is it possible to just do all 4 at once? Do we have to do it by activating one first, setting up the account, and then individually adding the other 3 lines? It's not very clear in the Wiki.
Sure you can do them all. You do need compatible Sprint phones. if all of your phones are Verizon iPhones you should be in good shape
Sep 7, 2018 10:25 PM
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freddiezSep 7, 2018 10:25 PM
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I just saw your previous post. You're all set.
BTW I get perfect coverage in my area. you may not even be "downgrading".
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Sep 7, 2018 10:50 PM
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alwaysupgradeSep 7, 2018 10:50 PM
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Quote from comintel :
It is not the prepaid flag it is the mvno flag. The prepaid flags cannot be relaxed except by Boost etc. themselves.

Assuming it was not a prepaid phone, really you should ask FP first as they can do it.

Otherwise contact LiterallyUnlimited on reddit provided again it is not a Boost phone. It is abusive to ask him to do it for Boost or Sprint prepaid branded phones.

If it is a Boost phone or Sprint prepaid phone you cannot do it period.

Are you leaving out the phone brand and model and origin details intentionally? It makes it lengthy to have to cover multiple possible cases in replies.
My phone is moto e4 , I don't remember if it is boost or not, it was one of the deals at slickdeals that I purchased at bestbuy, I used it with freedompop
Sep 7, 2018 10:56 PM
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comintelSep 7, 2018 10:56 PM
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Quote from hdlz :
My phone is moto e4 , I don't remember if it is boost or not, it was one of the deals at slickdeals that I purchased at bestbuy, I used it with freedompop
Those were 99% prepaid and it is very unlikely you will get it on.

Sprint allowed its mvno's to accept them but will not accept them on postpaid.

I have one myself (and Volts and LG Tributes). We used them on RingPlus, Tello, FP etc but Sprint will not allow them on Postpaid.
Sep 7, 2018 11:18 PM
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alwaysupgradeSep 7, 2018 11:18 PM
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Quote from comintel :
Those were 99% prepaid and it is very unlikely you will get it on.

Sprint allowed its mvno's to accept them but will not accept them on postpaid.

I have one myself (and Volts and LG Tributes). We used them on RingPlus, Tello, FP etc but Sprint will not allow them on Postpaid.
Thanks for the info, my e4 was rooted, I was hoping I can gain hotspot since new signup has No hotspot
Sep 7, 2018 11:22 PM
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shakilsSep 7, 2018 11:22 PM
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Is essential phone eligible
Sep 7, 2018 11:27 PM
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comintelSep 7, 2018 11:27 PM
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Quote from hdlz :
Thanks for the info, my e4 was rooted, I was hoping I can gain hotspot since new signup has No hotspot
So were my phones from that era.

Well there are new low-cost Boost Moto phones that you CAN get on if activated NEW, as I am sure you have been reading. I do not know if any of them can be rooted so that you can run WifiTetherRouter..

If not, you can at least use PDANet+ for tether (and WifiDirect) without root




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MONSTERDADSep 7, 2018 11:36 PM
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I called Tmobile customer care 1-877-778-2107 to port in from my existing Sprint Number to Tmobile using the digital SIM. However I waiting in the line for the last 2 hours 30 minutes for someone to pick up the call. Is this the normal waiting time with Tmobile?
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NoRCSep 8, 2018 12:21 AM
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So the regular s7 edge isn't eligble!

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alwaysupgradeSep 8, 2018 12:43 AM
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Has anyone ported from freedom pop global SIM? Today I tried, sprint said the port in request gave errors, I am 100% sure my acct and pin are correct

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