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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 16, 2018 6:41 AM
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danielo007Sep 16, 2018 6:41 AM
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Quote from kitkat1 :
Me and my friend are both on the same family plan under this plan. If he travels to Hong Kong and I call hs US number while in hong kong, is that $0.20 per minute that we both get charged or only him? I called sprint and they said if he is in hong kong I will get charged about $3.00 per minute even though I am calling a us number?
Use WhatsApp calling feature or Facebook messenger. Look for apps google hangouts? Do t need to pay extra
Sep 16, 2018 6:47 AM
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danielo007Sep 16, 2018 6:47 AM
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Quote from dato :
I just signed up with a Google Voice number and a SIM card that I used when I was with Tello. The whole process went smoothly, and the rep said it would take more than an hour for the number to port from Google Voice in his experience. Here's what I am seeing right now:
1. Google Voice reports that the port is approved by Google, but Sprint still needs to do their part.
2. My Nexus 6P phone doesn't have the 'Sprint' logo in the status bar at the top. I dive down into Settings>Systems>About Phone>Status>SIM Status. I see 'Sprint' reported as the network, but Mobile network state is reported as 'Disconnected'.
3. I tried 'update PRL' and 'update profile' and they all took forever and didn't seem to do anything.

If you ported a line from Google Voice successfully, could you please let me know if what you were seeing before the number was ported (but after signing up) matches what I am seeing now? Thanks!
I did it port from google v. And it took almost 72 hours to complete the process. And like 3 calls to sprint port number to ask what's was going on.

In the last call the rep. Asked me for a address bill of my google account... i told her the address of google in coopertino California. Just something I read on another blog.

Just be patient.
Sep 16, 2018 6:51 AM
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danielo007Sep 16, 2018 6:51 AM
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Quote from gopenhill :
Rep. may get commission from insurance. Some almost desperately forced me.....
Bad experience with Sprint. I would not deal with them anymore after finishing one year promo.
Same to me.

But I don't have a problem with paying $18 a month for service and insurance for iPhone Smilie.
Sep 16, 2018 7:36 AM
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MichaelM8429Sep 16, 2018 7:36 AM
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Quote from NickN9493 :
Great deal IF Sprint has good coverage where you live. If everyone you know has Verizon or AT&T, you can save money by going with Total Wireless (for Verizon coverage) or Cricket (for AT&T coverage) and not be as frustrated by data speed and voice quality issues.
There is also Visible (Verizon) that includes lte/WiFi calling. And Att Prepaid, which was formerly Cingular Wireless. It includes tethering on some plans. Right now, unlimited, with 8gb lte and tethering was $44 after taxes with autopay.
Sep 16, 2018 7:42 AM
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Rolanda_ShaniquaSep 16, 2018 7:42 AM
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Quote from tbone069 :
I had Sprint in OC for years. its good, not great. I worked in Anaheim and it was fine. I just got a Pixel and switched to Verizon which is definitely better. Unlimited talk and text 3 gig data for $40. To save $480 a year I am tempted to switch to this plan if I can.
We live in Long Beach just west of Anaheim, but frequent Knott's Berry Farm in Anaheim. No issues with calling or slow data for us while there. Usually full bars LTE.
Sep 16, 2018 10:26 AM
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GKiaSep 16, 2018 10:26 AM
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I've got Tracfone now on my Moto G6 with an expiration date of over 5 years from now. I can switch to this plan now by porting my FP number over. I am going to keep my TF number. If I swap out the Sprint SIM and use the TF occasionally in my G6, will I have issues when I put the Sprint SIM back in?
Sep 16, 2018 12:56 PM
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datoSep 16, 2018 12:56 PM
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Thanks to all who pointed out the phone number for porting department. A call to that number expedited the port to be immediate.

Just wanna share one annoynce I encountered and its solution, in case someone ran into the same issue:

After the port/activation, I tried to call/text from my other phone with another carrier. Calls worked both ways. All texts from Sprint to the outside worked, but all texts from the other carrier to Sprint didn't go through, even though they were reported as sent by the other carrier.

As it turned out, when my Sprint phone was activated, the preferred network type was set to 'Global' by default. My phone from the other carrier sends MMS texts, and I have to manually set my Sprint phone to LTE (On Android 8.1 it's Settings>Mobile Network>Advanced>Preferred network type) for my phone to get MMS texts. I guess perhaps my Sprint data didn't work with Global either, just that I didn't try because I was on wifi all the time.

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Sep 16, 2018 1:00 PM
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datoSep 16, 2018 1:00 PM
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Quote from danielo007 :
Same to me.

But I don't have a problem with paying $18 a month for service and insurance for iPhone .
Fortunately, this didn't happen to me when I signed up. The rep didn't even mention the insurance. Perhaps the rep thought no breathing thing would be interested in protecting a 3-year-old Nexus 6P.
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Sep 16, 2018 1:13 PM
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Sep 16, 2018 1:13 PM
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Quote from dato :
Fortunately, this didn't happen to me when I signed up. The rep didn't even mention the insurance. Perhaps the rep thought no breathing thing would be interested in protecting a 3-year-old Nexus 6P.
You should check your account because the rep may have added it without telling you. In five ports, all the reps mentioned it, two acted like it was a given and did not give me a choice. Two asked, but I let them add it, knowing I could uncheck the box an hour later. In my first port, I clearly declined and he acknowledged my response, but added it anyway.
Sep 16, 2018 1:55 PM
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datoSep 16, 2018 1:55 PM
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Quote from ShannonF4392 :
You should check your account because the rep may have added it without telling you. In five ports, all the reps mentioned it, two acted like it was a given and did not give me a choice. Two asked, but I let them add it, knowing I could uncheck the box an hour later. In my first port, I clearly declined and he acknowledged my response, but added it anyway.
Thanks for the heads up. I just logged into my account and I didn't see device insurance or the likes mentioned anywhere (I checked under 'manage plan','manage devices', 'view agreement', and 'detailed usage'). How did you get to the box that you unchecked, if you don't me asking?
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Sep 16, 2018 1:58 PM
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MtF4392
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Sep 16, 2018 1:58 PM
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Quote from dato :
Thanks for the heads up. I just logged into my account and I didn't see device insurance or the likes mentioned anywhere (I checked under 'manage plan','manage devices', 'view agreement', and 'detailed usage'). How did you get to the box that you unchecked, if you don't me asking?
My Sprint > Change Services
Then, select the phone (if you have more than one on your account)

If they added the insurance, it will be listed under Your Current Services and you can uncheck the box there. If there are no current services listed, then you are fine.
Last edited by ShannonF4392 September 16, 2018 at 07:01 AM.
Sep 16, 2018 2:08 PM
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datoSep 16, 2018 2:08 PM
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Quote :
Quote :
ShannonF4392
My Sprint > Change Services
Then, select the phone (if you have more than one on your account)

If they added the insurance, it will be listed under Your Current Services and you can uncheck the box there.Than If there are no current services listed, then you are fine.
Thanks for the navigation! I erroneously assumed those menu items at the top of the page were generic, non-account-specific. I wouldn't have figured that out if you didn't point it out.
Sep 16, 2018 2:14 PM
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initialsiSep 16, 2018 2:14 PM
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I read on Reddit, Sprint would SIM lock the unlocked Essential Phones after people activated the free plan. Is it true?
Sep 16, 2018 2:29 PM
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just123meSep 16, 2018 2:29 PM
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I have a unlocked Note 8 but when putting in the IMEI on their website, they say there is an issue with it and it's not eligible. Why would a new unlocked phone that is supposed to work on all networks not be eligible.

I did a chat and twice I was told I'd need to go to a store so they could tell me what the problem is.

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Sep 16, 2018 2:33 PM
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hodaddySep 16, 2018 2:33 PM
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Quote from GKia :
I've got Tracfone now on my Moto G6 with an expiration date of over 5 years from now. I can switch to this plan now by porting my FP number over. I am going to keep my TF number. If I swap out the Sprint SIM and use the TF occasionally in my G6, will I have issues when I put the Sprint SIM back in?
There's a great article in the wiki about the differences in sim cards between networks.
But the short story is that sprint activates by the phone's IMEI, not by the sim.

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