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expiredandrewmackoul posted Jun 9, 2017 9:00 PM

Sprint BYOD: 1-Year Unlimited Talk, Text & Data

Free

(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.

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 17, 2018 3:29 AM
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dataubpSep 17, 2018 3:29 AM
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Quote from luckymichael :
Can I cancel after the first year?
Yes I bet you will Cancel it. I canceled after first month!!!!
Sep 17, 2018 3:30 AM
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desi_babu_2010Sep 17, 2018 3:30 AM
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Quote from mukultripathi :
Babu,

I'm well aware of economics and logistics of these companies. I work for the product company that designs and architects platforms of telecommunication industry from gound up. I think you missed the figurative speech and sarcasm in my message, but that's ok. To break it down and make it easy for you to understand, "I've had a bad experience with Sprint in past and I just hope their service has become better so that new customers who are making use of this offer benefit from it." That's it. Hope it helps.
didnt detect any s/ the first time i read ur post.
didnt detect it the 2nd time either.
but if u insist ur post is s/tic im not gonna argue.
Sep 17, 2018 3:33 AM
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desi_babu_2010Sep 17, 2018 3:33 AM
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Quote from dataubp :
Yes I bet you will Cancel it. I canceled after first month!!!!
id bet u loose that bet

most of these 25000 posts are how to join for a free year...and then how to rejoin for a 2nd free year
Sep 17, 2018 3:39 AM
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PeichenSep 17, 2018 3:39 AM
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If I buy an used iPhone 7 A1660 that's locked to Sprint and jump on this deal, will Sprint unlock the phone for me a few months in? Thanks
Sep 17, 2018 4:11 AM
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jimx200Sep 17, 2018 4:11 AM
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Quote from desi_babu_2010 :
id bet u loose that bet

most of these 25000 posts are how to join for a free year...and then how to rejoin for a 2nd free year
I moved my rep to Sprint last Spring and she hated the poor coverage and no/slow data here in N. Cal. I'm betting many bailed on this deal.
Sep 17, 2018 4:22 AM
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comintelSep 17, 2018 4:22 AM
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Quote from Peichen :
If I buy an used iPhone 7 A1660 that's locked to Sprint and jump on this deal, will Sprint unlock the phone for me a few months in? Thanks
Yes - in 50 days - provided the IMEI of the particular phone qualifies to get on in the first place, of course.
Last edited by comintel September 16, 2018 at 11:05 PM.
Sep 17, 2018 4:29 AM
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p001Sep 17, 2018 4:29 AM
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Quote from hodaddy :
I hope everyone has read the wiki. Especially this line: "Promo Status: Limited time promotion and can end anytime. Please read the contents of this wiki. Chances are any questions you have may be answered."
Thanks for your suggestion Hodaddy...

I read the wiki and it was not clear and that was the reason for my question.

Wiki regarding NumberBarn's: "I am still waiting on my SIM and haven't completed a port."

Again, my question is: Did anyone purchased a new number at NumberBarn and successfully ported? Does Sprint ask us for the existing carrier name when porting?

Sorry for troubling you if this question was already answered in one of the 26k messages.

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Sep 17, 2018 4:33 AM
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TheodoreBagwellSep 17, 2018 4:33 AM
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I know its a long shot, has anyone here get this deal to work with a Windows phone?
Sep 17, 2018 4:36 AM
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Rolanda_ShaniquaSep 17, 2018 4:36 AM
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Quote from jimx200 :
I moved my rep to Sprint last Spring and she hated the poor coverage and no/slow data here in N. Cal. I'm betting many bailed on this deal.
I think what gets complicated with Sprint is that many people's phones are generally compatible, but lack all of the bands needed for good data speeds. I have a Moto G5 Plus and it has all of the Sprint bands needed including band 41 which Sprint relies heavily on. My data speeds and call quality are great. My spouse, on the other hand, has a Verizon iPhone 6. Call quality is fine, but data speeds can be slow as the iPhone 6 lacks band 41. Fortunately, we're in a strong Sprint area so, although data speed are slower on that phone, it's still acceptable. Combine the lack of band 41 with a marginal coverage location and that is truly the recipe for disaster.
Sep 17, 2018 4:46 AM
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jimx200Sep 17, 2018 4:46 AM
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Quote from Rolanda_Shaniqua :
I think what gets complicated with Sprint is that many people's phones are generally compatible, but lack all of the bands needed for good data speeds. I have a Moto G5 Plus and it has all of the Sprint bands needed including band 41 which Sprint relies heavily on. My data speeds and call quality are great. My spouse, on the other hand, has a Verizon iPhone 6. Call quality is fine, but data speeds can be slow as the iPhone 6 lacks band 41. Fortunately, we're in a strong Sprint area so, although data speed are slower on that phone, it's still acceptable. Combine the lack of band 41 with a marginal coverage location and that is truly the recipe for disaster.
Good points. HOwever she is using a Nexus 6P and that has Band 41. For whatever reason, Sprint has always had poor coverage here in California, especially N. California. As with most things, YMMV.
Sep 17, 2018 4:55 AM
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Rolanda_ShaniquaSep 17, 2018 4:55 AM
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Quote from jimx200 :
Good points. HOwever she is using a Nexus 6P and that has Band 41. For whatever reason, Sprint has always had poor coverage here in California, especially N. California. As with most things, YMMV.
I hear ya. All carriers have their bad areas. Some more than others. I'm fortunate to have great coverage in southern California. I remember almost ten years ago Sprint being really bad and I dropped them. Coverage has improved considerably since then. So far, the only place coverage dropped was in a remote camping area we recently visited, but EVERYONE, regardless of carrier, was having trouble.
Sep 17, 2018 5:35 AM
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edog11Sep 17, 2018 5:35 AM
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Quote from p001 :
Thanks for your suggestion Hodaddy...

I read the wiki and it was not clear and that was the reason for my question.

Wiki regarding NumberBarn's: "I am still waiting on my SIM and haven't completed a port."

Again, my question is: Did anyone purchased a new number at NumberBarn and successfully ported? Does Sprint ask us for the existing carrier name when porting?

Sorry for troubling you if this question was already answered in one of the 26k messages.
Here, narrowed down to 40 posts. Not hard to search the thread.
If on mobile browser select full site view.

https://slickdeals.net/newsearch.php?showposts=1&threadid=10235008&q=Numberbarn
Last edited by edog11 September 16, 2018 at 10:41 PM.
Sep 17, 2018 6:22 AM
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xoneinaxSep 17, 2018 6:22 AM
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Quote from edog11 :
Edited to clarify needs to pass both ting networks and tello.
"Great news!
Your phone is compatible with Ting!
What's more, you can take your pick of the CDMA or the GSM network!"

"Your phone wants to join Tello!"

"We can't activate this phone online.
Sorry, please bring your phone to a Sprint Store so we can help."

Nexus 6P
Crap
Sep 17, 2018 6:44 AM
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comintelSep 17, 2018 6:44 AM
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Quote from xoneinax :
"Great news!
Your phone is compatible with Ting!
What's more, you can take your pick of the CDMA or the GSM network!"

"Your phone wants to join Tello!"

"We can't activate this phone online.
Sorry, please bring your phone to a Sprint Store so we can help."

Nexus 6P
Crap
Was it ever on Fi? If so, Google Fi support can release it for postpaid. They do this no problem. It happens all the time with Nexus phones. Fi is considered a Sprint mvno so the mvno flag is set.

That is not the most common error message for that situation though. Just call in and they may be able to activate it despite the message. And LiterallyUnlimited is there but I personally like to leave him to last after all other efforts have been made to narrow down the problem as too many people are contacting him in inappropriate cases..
Last edited by comintel September 17, 2018 at 02:28 AM.

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Sep 17, 2018 7:27 AM
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ihatemyhondaSep 17, 2018 7:27 AM
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Just preordered an unlocked iPhone Xs and will be here on Friday. Since my phone is fully bought outright I'm assuming I can take advantage of this offer?

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