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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
    • 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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lintas1
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Guess they are finally valuing their service quality at zero dollars!! Having unfortunate experience of being a sprint customer, I wholeheartedly concur with the valuation of their service.
luckymichael
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Can I cancel after the first year?
SammyTheSalmon
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Hi! I have ten specific questions that only pertain to my individual circumstances. I epitomize laziness and my sense of entitlement is impervious to reason. Therefore it is the responsibility of anyone and everyone who reads this to find the answers to my questions.

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Oct 02, 2018 05:40 PM
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comintelOct 02, 2018 05:40 PM
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Quote from Brewhaha :
There's a lot of info to comb through here and can't find an answer to my specific question.

Will this promo work if I order the iPhone XS with a Sprint sim through Apple? I am currently on Project Fi with a Pixel. Would I need to activate the iPhone on a different carrier first? Or can I just take it with the Sprint sim and get this deal right away?
Quote from lou2004 :
Last year I went to Apple store bought 2 unlocked iPhones for this deal. When the staff brought the phones. I used my laptop logged on Sprint web site to check the imei make sure they passed.
Right good idea Lou to always check (in this case maybe call TeleSales to check if it seems to fail the online check because there may still be glitches in the online test).

However there is no reason it should not work, possibly provided, on the financing side, that you do NOT have to give Apple the Sprint phone number or account number at the time of purchase. Giving them a Sprint number may imply Sprint is cosponsoring and has to pay a commission which they do not want to do for this plan. This should not arise if I understand correctly what the poster intends to do.

It is not the iPhone that needs to go a different carrier first (although it cannot be activated while on Fi). It the PHONE NUMBER that must be ported in from a non-Sprint carrier. So you just have to move that number off first. The phone itself can be brand new never activated.
Last edited by comintel October 2, 2018 at 12:21 PM.
Oct 02, 2018 06:41 PM
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KLondike5-1212Oct 02, 2018 06:41 PM
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This is PERFECT for when the quality of the service doesn't really matter too much. I'll be swapping the sim card out after activation and using it in the GPS tracker I put on my dog's collar!

Thank you Sprint! You suck but you do have your moments.
Oct 02, 2018 06:45 PM
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comintelOct 02, 2018 06:45 PM
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Quote from FlyerFocus.com :
This is PERFECT for when the quality of the service doesn't really matter too much. I'll be swapping the sim card out after activation and using it in the GPS tracker I put on my dog's collar!

Thank you Sprint! You suck but you do have your moments.
You cannot do that. Sprint activates by IMEI, not by ICCID. You cannot move sims around casually like that.
Oct 02, 2018 06:50 PM
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KLondike5-1212Oct 02, 2018 06:50 PM
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Quote from comintel :
You cannot do that. Sprint activates by IMEI, not by ICCID. You cannot move sims around casually like that.
I'd absolutely put on a tux first. No, first I'll spoof the IMEI, then I'll don the tux.
Oct 02, 2018 07:03 PM
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xoneinaxOct 02, 2018 07:03 PM
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Quote from FlyerFocus.com :
This is PERFECT for when the quality of the service doesn't really matter too much. I'll be swapping the SIM card out after activation and using it in the GPS tracker I put on my dog's collar
So finding your dog doesnt matter too much ??!!
What a jerk !
Oct 02, 2018 07:10 PM
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onlybestOct 02, 2018 07:10 PM
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Quote from srk26 :
Confirmed that I was able to get this plan with an iPhone XS (from Apple unlocked for all carriers) is eligible via telesales without any issues as long as you get the proper SIM card from a Sprint store (or Apple per the Wiki). Online site showed non-compatibility as I assume there servers don't have the new iPhone IMEIs uploaded for online sales. Furthermore, a $19(?!) and not a $13 protection plan was automatically added. Chatted with a rep while on Sprint's network via their My Sprint app and got it removed. I'll take this win!
Were you already on the plan and then switched the phone or started new account/line with new phone xs?
Oct 02, 2018 07:30 PM
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comintelOct 02, 2018 07:30 PM
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Quote from FlyerFocus.com :
I'd absolutely put on a tux first. No, first I'll spoof the IMEI, then I'll don the tux.
If you can spoof the IMEI and get it to work, more power to you!

I doubt you can, but, by all means, prove me wrong!
Last edited by comintel October 2, 2018 at 01:38 PM.

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Oct 02, 2018 07:48 PM
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kikupaOct 02, 2018 07:48 PM
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Anyone getting this error ordering sim card?
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Oct 02, 2018 07:59 PM
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cgigateOct 02, 2018 07:59 PM
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Quote from comintel :
If you can spoof the IMEI and get it to work, more power to you!

I doubt you can, but, by all means, prove me wrong!
I spoof the IMEI everyday...
what IMEI do you want on your phone ...just send your phone in
Last edited by cgigate October 2, 2018 at 02:04 PM.
Oct 02, 2018 08:21 PM
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desi_babu_2010Oct 02, 2018 08:21 PM
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Quote from sony7669 :
Just go this email from Sprint:

Your Unlimited promo is ending soon.
You're currently signed up for our One Year Free service promotion, which will end on 10/31/18.

Great news! Your new monthly service plan will be effective 11/1/18 and you will continue to enjoy all the same plan features at pricing below our normal rates. Your new monthly service plan pricing is shown below:

Line 1: $25
Line 2: $25
Line 3: $25
Line 4: $25
Line 5: $25

Price per line reflects a $5/mo per line AutoPay discount. Other monthly charges apply.**

We appreciate having you as a Sprint customer and are always looking for ways to deliver the most savings to you.
For any questions, call us at 888-211-4727.

I had three lines on my free plan. I have already ported one line away to start new free plan (husband's ss#).I had responded to questionnaire about why I left. I answered I didn't want to pay more than $30 a month and I wanted to have tethering.
Sprint has worked great for me in my area. Seriously considering the offer, especially since it doesn't seem to be a promo plan.
interesting...thanks 4 update..repped
Oct 02, 2018 08:50 PM
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erlin168Oct 02, 2018 08:50 PM
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Quote from sony7669 :
Just go this email from Sprint:

Your Unlimited promo is ending soon.
You're currently signed up for our One Year Free service promotion, which will end on 10/31/18.

Great news! Your new monthly service plan will be effective 11/1/18 and you will continue to enjoy all the same plan features at pricing below our normal rates. Your new monthly service plan pricing is shown below:

Line 1: $25
Line 2: $25
Line 3: $25
Line 4: $25
Line 5: $25

Price per line reflects a $5/mo per line AutoPay discount. Other monthly charges apply.**

We appreciate having you as a Sprint customer and are always looking for ways to deliver the most savings to you.
For any questions, call us at 888-211-4727.

I had three lines on my free plan. I have already ported one line away to start new free plan (husband's ss#).I had responded to questionnaire about why I left. I answered I didn't want to pay more than $30 a month and I wanted to have tethering.
Sprint has worked great for me in my area. Seriously considering the offer, especially since it doesn't seem to be a promo plan.
That is actually good price for the plan!
Oct 02, 2018 09:15 PM
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comintelOct 02, 2018 09:15 PM
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Quote from cgigate :
I spoof the IMEI everyday...
what IMEI do you want on your phone ...just send your phone in
Oh really! Excellent - I will keep that in mind....
Oct 02, 2018 09:22 PM
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jringo718Oct 02, 2018 09:22 PM
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I ported one of my numbers from Sprint to the T-Mobile digital SIM a few days ago. Usually the port happens in 2-3 minutes, but I knew the rep was getting numbers wrong and getting confused. I made sure everything was right though.

2 days and nothing happened, so I called a port status number. Guy says the pin was wrong. Said port will finish at 10 AM PST yesterday.

It's 5 PM EST today with no change. Trying to call that number and been on hold for an hour.

What do you think happened here and how to fix it?
Oct 02, 2018 09:27 PM
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ELofLAOct 02, 2018 09:27 PM
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Quote from FlyerFocus.com :
This is PERFECT for when the quality of the service doesn't really matter too much. I'll be swapping the sim card out after activation and using it in the GPS tracker I put on my dog's collar!

Thank you Sprint! You suck but you do have your moments.
You really don't want your dog back, I guess...

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Oct 02, 2018 09:29 PM
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comintelOct 02, 2018 09:29 PM
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Quote from sony7669 :
Just go this email from Sprint:

Your Unlimited promo is ending soon.
You're currently signed up for our One Year Free service promotion, which will end on 10/31/18.

Great news! Your new monthly service plan will be effective 11/1/18 and you will continue to enjoy all the same plan features at pricing below our normal rates. Your new monthly service plan pricing is shown below:

Line 1: $25
Line 2: $25
Line 3: $25
Line 4: $25
Line 5: $25

Price per line reflects a $5/mo per line AutoPay discount. Other monthly charges apply.**

We appreciate having you as a Sprint customer and are always looking for ways to deliver the most savings to you.
For any questions, call us at 888-211-4727.

I had three lines on my free plan. I have already ported one line away to start new free plan (husband's ss#).I had responded to questionnaire about why I left. I answered I didn't want to pay more than $30 a month and I wanted to have tethering.
Sprint has worked great for me in my area. Seriously considering the offer, especially since it doesn't seem to be a promo plan.
Quote from desi_babu_2010 :
interesting...thanks 4 update..repped
Wow this is big news! PROVIDED it is also $25 a line for just a single line (I think this is implied).

A big question is: Will people who have WiFi hotspot and HD video steaming included from being an early free plan subscriber be able to keep those? (these features are no longer offered to new free plan subscribers).

Also by the way, people can get an even higher end plan with hotspot and HD Streaming for not much more, $30 a month, via the SWAC offer, (requiring an easy to obtain employee referral from reddit or from another thread here) but that plan would require being off Sprint for 45 days to become a new customer, or havng a different SSN.
Last edited by comintel October 2, 2018 at 03:33 PM.

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