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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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Written by andrewmackoul

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Sep 13, 2018 9:09 PM
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jimmienomanSep 13, 2018 9:09 PM
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Quote from desi_babu_2010 :
pretty much..exactly what is posted in wiki.....

Did I just completely overlook it in the wiki talking about a boost phone being able to use instantly? Looked through it multiple times
Sep 13, 2018 9:15 PM
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comintelSep 13, 2018 9:15 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?
Quote from desi_babu_2010 :
i think better is to call the number in wiki...and start a new account there...times a wasting...
/
Personally I like this approach. Sales has leverage to get things done now. Other departments, not so much.

Just call to do the new signup and let Sales worry about the 45 days etc. Sometimes they have to twist some arms to force it through. Other departments just see you as a tire-kicker.
Last edited by comintel September 13, 2018 at 02:32 PM.
Sep 13, 2018 9:23 PM
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comintelSep 13, 2018 9:23 PM
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Quote from emperus :
I am assuming too much. I appreciate the help, but I assume most people know that if you ordered a phone from an online retailer like Walmart , Target or Best Buy you can return it in store. Someone else replied and got the gist of what I was asking from my initial comment.

I ordered a Boost phone from Boost.com and their return policy is lacking. I called the number on the site looking for a RMA and the rep told me to return it in store. I wanted to confirm before wasting my time.
In my experience it is best to stick to the written return policy, not what some sales rep says on the phone. Boost stores are notoriously unfriendly to non-buyers and may refuse to take the return.

Return policy is at
https://www.boostmobile.com/about...rn-policy/

Return Instructions for Orders Placed Online
Call Boost Mobile Returns at 1-866-402-7366 FREE to obtain a valid Return Authorization Number to be referenced on your phone.
Boost Mobile Returns will only handle requests with Return Authorization Numbers.
Write the Return Authorization Number on: the original packing slip, and; on ALL sides of the box used to return ship the device. Ship the device and all original package contents to the following address:
Plainfield Return Center
Attn: Boost Mobile Returns EU
2675 Reeves Road, Suite 190
Plainfield, IN 46168
Last edited by comintel September 13, 2018 at 02:35 PM.
Sep 13, 2018 9:35 PM
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zcam28Sep 13, 2018 9:35 PM
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Quote from tonymedik :
Any quick way to port out and back in Sprint. Ebay emailed sim for prepaid T-Mobile did not work for me
you can buy one at ebay for 6.50
Sep 13, 2018 9:52 PM
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tkduke77Sep 13, 2018 9:52 PM
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Successfully activated for a second year for 2 lines last night coming from Mint Mobile. I waited 50 days between cancelling and reapplying.

One question I had is the salesperson repeated 4 or 5 times that because I declined the ridiculous $13 phone insurance, I have to wait 4 months before I am allowed to make any changes on my account such as switch to a different BYOD phone. This sounds false to me, but thought I would see if anyone had any experience with this.
Sep 13, 2018 9:57 PM
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Shade00Sep 13, 2018 9:57 PM
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Quote from tkduke77 :
Successfully activated for a second year for 2 lines last night coming from Mint Mobile. I waited 50 days between cancelling and reapplying.

One question I had is the salesperson repeated 4 or 5 times that because I declined the ridiculous $13 phone insurance, I have to wait 4 months before I am allowed to make any changes on my account such as switch to a different BYOD phone. This sounds false to me, but thought I would see if anyone had any experience with this.
They're incessant on the insurance, but mine was at least honest that I could cancel it any time if I wanted to, even immediately. I allowed them to add it just to move the call along and then I cancelled the next morning.
Sep 13, 2018 10:00 PM
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freddiezSep 13, 2018 10:00 PM
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Quote from tkduke77 :
Successfully activated for a second year for 2 lines last night coming from Mint Mobile. I waited 50 days between cancelling and reapplying.

One question I had is the salesperson repeated 4 or 5 times that because I declined the ridiculous $13 phone insurance, I have to wait 4 months before I am allowed to make any changes on my account such as switch to a different BYOD phone. This sounds false to me, but thought I would see if anyone had any experience with this.
Don't worry you can swap almost any Sprint compatible device anytime through online account chat or calling customer service.
Also check your bill frequently to see if the tep was added. If so you can cancel that as well easily

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Sep 13, 2018 10:05 PM
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tkduke77Sep 13, 2018 10:05 PM
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Quote from Shade00 :
They're incessant on the insurance, but mine was at least honest that I could cancel it any time if I wanted to, even immediately. I allowed them to add it just to move the call along and then I cancelled the next morning.
Yeah no kidding. She tried to sell me on the merits of the "required" insurance for a while. I explained that my iphone 6s was 5 years old and not insurable. She put me on hold and cam back and said her supervisor graciously offered to waive the activation fees to offset the cost of the insurance lol. I told her there were no activation fees with this offer to begin with and she put me on hold again and then came back and said she was able to override and remove the insurance. That's when she mentioned I would have to wait 4 months before I could make any phone changes on my account or I would lose the free service.
Sep 13, 2018 10:15 PM
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ptadz1283Sep 13, 2018 10:15 PM
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Shows how desperate Sprint is
Sep 13, 2018 10:23 PM
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comintelSep 13, 2018 10:23 PM
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Quote from tkduke77 :
Yeah no kidding. She tried to sell me on the merits of the "required" insurance for a while. I explained that my iphone 6s was 5 years old and not insurable. She put me on hold and cam back and said her supervisor graciously offered to waive the activation fees to offset the cost of the insurance lol. I told her there were no activation fees with this offer to begin with and she put me on hold again and then came back and said she was able to override and remove the insurance. That's when she mentioned I would have to wait 4 months before I could make any phone changes on my account or I would lose the free service.
We know.

Dozens of people have posted that.

It is just sales gimmicks.

You can just let them do it and cancel later that same day via chat.

Sep 13, 2018 10:33 PM
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freddiezSep 13, 2018 10:33 PM
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Quote from comintel :
We know.

Dozens of people have posted that.

It is just sales gimmicks.

You can just let them do it and cancel later that same day via chat.
Right. Why fight it? It costs literally nothing to let them add and then cancel it.
So now someone will surely explain about the "principal of the thing" and blah de blah. Sales quotas are Hell for those who have to meet them.
Sep 13, 2018 10:36 PM
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MichaelM8429Sep 13, 2018 10:36 PM
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Quote from violian :
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.
Mine varies greatly. Sometimes it's over 150 gbps. Right now it's .5 gbps.
Sep 13, 2018 10:39 PM
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MichaelM8429Sep 13, 2018 10:39 PM
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Quote from MichaelM8429 :
Mine varies greatly. Sometimes it's over 150 gbps. Right now it's .5 gbps.
But 3g is 1.5 gbps !?
Sep 13, 2018 10:40 PM
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crazy_zebraSep 13, 2018 10:40 PM
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Quote from j_mo :
I've been on hold with Tmo for half an hour....just to try to add a line to my existing BYOD account. Guys, what's the chance that this is actually ending tomorrow and that they won't add a line to an existing account after the deadline? I think I'm going to wait for the hysteria to calm down
If you have tmobile SIM and are willing to spend $3 extra you can port out via their prepaid website. Sign up for pay as you go for $3 (have to go through an extra screen to see more plans). Need account and pin, but don't need IMEI check on phone. You set up your account pin on the website, and then they send you an email with your account number.

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Sep 13, 2018 10:56 PM
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thekeifer1Sep 13, 2018 10:56 PM
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Quote from comintel :
You can call for your wife as long as she is in the same room to take the phone and say Yes when the point comes at the end where she has to agree to the terms. They're ok with that.
Thank you. It's done. Another free-ish year!

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