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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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Sep 13, 2018 6:39 PM
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Roxy177Sep 13, 2018 6:39 PM
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Quote from hodaddy :
It's been said several times already. Use the sim that comes with the phone. I thought you were going to try to add a boost G6 play to your account. Have you tried yet?
I had before, and the previous rep was not very helpful. Worked this time im in. Bought Moto g6 play price matched at best buy for $100, sim card that came with phone worked. Thanks everyone.
Sep 13, 2018 6:43 PM
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comintelSep 13, 2018 6:43 PM
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Quote from jimmienoman :
I have read through so much stuff on this deal.

I am getting confused as I was told by sprint that to add a line to an already set up free year I would need to port a number in for it to be free.

So to do this with boost g6 I would,
1)Buy a new Boost g6
2)Port out daughters current number from sprint to another carrier (t-mobile)
3)port daughters number back in to sprint with new g6 (using the sim that came with it)

Correct?

Same as you would an unlocked phone? But I thought Boost had to have it on their network for X amount of time before it would be unlocked.
Yes you do have to port in the number as you described.

Boost phones must be on their network for a year before they can be unlocked.

But there is a loophole IN SOME CASES if the phone is never activated on Boost in the first place.

I cannot take the time to write essays on all the details. There are more related to how to deal with Sprint on this and it would take paragraphs.
Last edited by comintel September 13, 2018 at 11:46 AM.
Sep 13, 2018 6:45 PM
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DasGluteSep 13, 2018 6:45 PM
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Quote from comintel :
I think AT&T has the best customer service I have seen but I find TMobile far worse than Sprint. Have you been reading here about all the people waiting for 2 hours on hold with TMO? Even midweek. About their mishmash of two different account numbering schemes? About their inability to give port status other than "in progress" which means they have no idea?
I haven't dealt with T-Mobile. I wouldn't say Sprint's is bad, it's just slow and they don't seem all that competent, although they are very friendly.
Sep 13, 2018 6:46 PM
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jimmienomanSep 13, 2018 6:46 PM
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Quote from comintel :
Yes you do have to port in the number as you described.

Boost phones must be on their network for a year before they can be unlocked.

But there is a loophole IN SOME CASES if the phone is never activated on Boost in the first place.

I really hate writing essays on all the details. There are more related to how to deal with Sprint on this and it would take paragraphs.
Thanks. Yeah I have looked through so much that it got convoluted. Specially since I know the intricacies. My mind doesn't wrap around loopholes at times as I know as a techie how I would not let a loop hole like that work.
Sep 13, 2018 6:49 PM
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comintelSep 13, 2018 6:49 PM
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Quote from Roxy177 :
I had before, and the previous rep was not very helpful. Worked this time im in. Bought Moto g6 play price matched at best buy for $100, sim card that came with phone worked. Thanks everyone.
Great report that it worked for you and the price match is good to hear about too!

I assume it is the Boost model.
Sep 13, 2018 6:52 PM
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violianSep 13, 2018 6:52 PM
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I'm running on Sprint and what I've noticed is that LTE service has been an abomination starting earlier this summer. I've been using them for over 4 years, but lately, it's been super SLOW - to the point where I get timed-out when just going to Google's homepage. Seriously thinking of switching to T-Mobile.
Sep 13, 2018 6:55 PM
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Roxy177Sep 13, 2018 6:55 PM
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Quote from comintel :
Great report that it worked for you and the price match is good to hear about too!

I assume it is the Boost model.
It was. The first rep was in a bad mood and not wanting to do it. Second rep was awesome. I told him it was a sprint phone, gave him the sim and it took like 10 mintues to set up, super easy.

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Sep 13, 2018 7:08 PM
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comintelSep 13, 2018 7:08 PM
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Quote from Roxy177 :
It was. The first rep was in a bad mood and not wanting to do it. Second rep was awesome. I told him it was a sprint phone, gave him the sim and it took like 10 mintues to set up, super easy.
So there we have some tips for people right off.

Rule number one: Do not give up after just one try! And do not assume one refusal means Sprint has just changed its policies (or its lack of consistently enforced rules)!
Last edited by comintel September 13, 2018 at 12:21 PM.
Sep 13, 2018 7:26 PM
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EdwardMarsSep 13, 2018 7:26 PM
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I port out all lines from Sprint about 50 days ago and planning to port back in to get 2nd year free. I know it's after 45 days that you will be considered a new custormer, however, I find that I still have access to my Sprint online account (somehow they didn't cancel my account even I port out all lines and have a 0 balance). Does anyone know if I am still considered a new customer under this case?
Sep 13, 2018 7:32 PM
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comintelSep 13, 2018 7:32 PM
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Quote from EdwardMars :
I port out all lines from Sprint about 50 days ago and planning to port back in to get 2nd year free. I know it's after 45 days that you will be considered a new custormer, however, I find that I still have access to my Sprint online account (somehow they didn't cancel my account even I port out all lines and have a 0 balance). Does anyone know if I am still considered a new customer under this case?
It should be fine. The old account stays online even after an account is closed to allow you to chat about account refunds etc.
Sep 13, 2018 7:33 PM
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hodaddySep 13, 2018 7:33 PM
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Quote from EdwardMars :
I port out all lines from Sprint about 50 days ago and planning to port back in to get 2nd year free. I know it's after 45 days that you will be considered a new custormer, however, I find that I still have access to my Sprint online account (somehow they didn't cancel my account even I port out all lines and have a 0 balance). Does anyone know if I am still considered a new customer under this case?
I would do a chat session and ask if you're eligible to be a new customer. You might have to ask for account services.
Sep 13, 2018 7:43 PM
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freddiezSep 13, 2018 7:43 PM
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Quote from jimmienoman :
Thanks. Yeah I have looked through so much that it got convoluted. Specially since I know the intricacies. My mind doesn't wrap around loopholes at times as I know as a techie how I would not let a loop hole like that work.
It does get a little confusing. Even after reading the wiki and few days of posts. So just get a phone that will work on the network. You can always swap devices later. This way you're on the BYOD plan no matter what comes. Another idea if you want to just try the plan and have a Costco membership they do have a 90-day refund policy. So you could get a moto G6 from Costco and if it doesn't work out or you find a different phone later just take it back. I just saw them in Costco couple of weeks ago
Sep 13, 2018 8:08 PM
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TrueYearsSep 13, 2018 8:08 PM
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Quote from comintel :
Just port out your number to kill the plan instantly.
How do I do this? The thing I lost the SIM card and the phone. I havent used this plan in like 6 months
Sep 13, 2018 8:08 PM
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jimmienomanSep 13, 2018 8:08 PM
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Quote from Roxy177 :
I had before, and the previous rep was not very helpful. Worked this time im in. Bought Moto g6 play price matched at best buy for $100, sim card that came with phone worked. Thanks everyone.
The price match just to the boost website? Or was there somewhere I wasn't seeing that had it for $100 also

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emperusSep 13, 2018 8:11 PM
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Does anyone know if I can return a Boost phone to the store?

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