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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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Oct 25, 2018 2:23 PM
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lou2004Oct 25, 2018 2:23 PM
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Quote from stasis :
Anybody still under $50 SERO premium? I still have it with an old iPhone6...maybe dump it now and just get a new plan to get a discounted iPhone 7 or 8 Smilie
sero was a great plan with palm/window device 10 years ago. I gave up that plan about 7 years ago. Very happy with T-Mobile.
Oct 25, 2018 4:28 PM
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pineroadOct 25, 2018 4:28 PM
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Quote from richeydog :
I read the wiki, chatted and called a sprint rep but still confused as to when my 1 year promo ends. If someone could help that would be great.

Signed up last year on 11-6-17. Does my promo end on 11-6-18? Or does it end on 1-31-19?

According to the wiki, I signed up during phase 4(11/01/17 - 01/31/18).

Do I get an extra 3 months until the end of january or is it 1 year from activation?
Login to your account, click on View my bill button, then look for "View/Save PDF Bill" link
It will open PDF bill which will show your end date. Search for something like "Savings until" or "Bring Your Phone Unlimited Talk"
Oct 25, 2018 4:31 PM
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manirriOct 25, 2018 4:31 PM
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Quote from ranibane0309 :
If I port out mid billing cycle does Sprint prorate the last months bill or do I have to pay full month?
In general, they prorate, but not in this plan. You may see the attachments in WIKI for more details.
Oct 25, 2018 5:04 PM
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rentenOct 25, 2018 5:04 PM
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Quick question.
I plan to port my current free Sprint BYOD number that is about to expire to digital T-Mobile sim that I got from ebay. When I call 1-877-778-2107, am I suppose to try to talk to a live person or go through an automated process? The voice prompt mentions activation instructions and cards etc.
Thank you!
Oct 25, 2018 6:23 PM
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RileyRROct 25, 2018 6:23 PM
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Quote from renten :
Quick question.
I plan to port my current free Sprint BYOD number that is about to expire to digital T-Mobile sim that I got from ebay. When I call 1-877-778-2107, am I suppose to try to talk to a live person or go through an automated process? The voice prompt mentions activation instructions and cards etc.
Thank you!
Just did this process last night. Yes, you will need to speak to a live person. I got to that same point and eventually it gave me an option to wait for a live person. That wait was going to be hours so I took the option of having them call me back (which was estimated to be between 1 hour and 15 to 1 hour and 47 minutes). It was about 1 hour and 30 minutes when they got back to me. Actually, I had to wait another 5 minutes once I answered until a real person made it on the line. Then it took all of 5 minutes to "port out". Waited another 30 minutes for the porting process to happen (to be safe, even though I lost Sprint access within 10 minutes). Then spent about 40 minutes on the call with Sprint to re-setup my account. Signed up under my wife's name/SSN which they may have caught on to (Come on! Tracy can be a guys name!) so I had to answer a number of specific credit history questions. But it all went through. Couldn't avoid the insurance so I just removed it this morning. They also forced me to talk to some guy in the "Technical Support" group who seemed to have no idea why I was connected to him. My new Sprint service kicked on about 5-10 minutes after I got off the phone.
Oct 25, 2018 6:36 PM
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rentenOct 25, 2018 6:36 PM
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Quote from RileyRR :
Just did this process last night. Yes, you will need to speak to a live person. I got to that same point and eventually it gave me an option to wait for a live person. That wait was going to be hours so I took the option of having them call me back (which was estimated to be between 1 hour and 15 to 1 hour and 47 minutes). It was about 1 hour and 30 minutes when they got back to me. Actually, I had to wait another 5 minutes once I answered until a real person made it on the line. Then it took all of 5 minutes to "port out". Waited another 30 minutes for the porting process to happen (to be safe, even though I lost Sprint access within 10 minutes). Then spent about 40 minutes on the call with Sprint to re-setup my account. Signed up under my wife's name/SSN which they may have caught on to (Come on! Tracy can be a guys name!) so I had to answer a number of specific credit history questions. But it all went through. Couldn't avoid the insurance so I just removed it this morning. They also forced me to talk to some guy in the "Technical Support" group who seemed to have no idea why I was connected to him. My new Sprint service kicked on about 5-10 minutes after I got off the phone.
Yes, I just go off the phone from T-Mobile 5 minutes ago. Had to talk to a live person to explain. Just trying to figure out whether it has been successfully ported out yet since I do not see the line anymore in the Sprint account. Thank you!
Oct 25, 2018 7:08 PM
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raj000777Oct 25, 2018 7:08 PM
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I just got on the deal a few days ago but checked online today and there is a $30 activation fee. Is that normal?

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Oct 25, 2018 7:09 PM
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comintelOct 25, 2018 7:09 PM
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Quote from Corrington :
Have this for a couple months now. Definitely check the coverage in your area. Constantly throws me in to "roaming."
Nah, I've got good news for you about that!

Roaming on TMobile is normal now as part of Sprint coverage and is free and unlimited, not affected by the normal roaming quota.

It is to give you better coverage and signal.

TMobile towers now have higher priority than a weak band 26 Sprint signal. (Truth is they also partly want to save precious band 26 capacity mainly for VoLTE where they can).

It used to be that you only roamed when there was no Sprint signal. This is no longer the case. Now it will roam free on TMobile if it would give you a better signal.

So I love it when mine is on band 4 or 2 because I get much better upload speeds!

Just check that your roaming total data usage stays at zero is zero in your online account.

Or better yet, check that you are roaming on band 4 or 2 which are the main TMobile bands (on which, again, roaming is totally free and unlimited). Check apps like SignalCheck Pro (pay a few dollars as the free version is no good) or LTE Discovery (free but less comprehensive) to explore in more detail on Android, for example.

Actually I think this is a huge development and I love it because now I have coverage on Sprint that is guaranteed to be at least as good as on TMobile for a fraction of the cost! (This is not yet in all areas or on all phones though).
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Oct 25, 2018 7:16 PM
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comintelOct 25, 2018 7:16 PM
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Quote from raj000777 :
I just got on the deal a few days ago but checked online today and there is a $30 activation fee. Is that normal?
If you signed up online (which we do not recommend - see the Wiki), then it is normal, but it is supposed to be credited back.
Last edited by comintel October 25, 2018 at 12:24 PM.
Oct 25, 2018 8:17 PM
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xoneinaxOct 25, 2018 8:17 PM
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Quote from manirri :
In general, they prorate, but not in this plan.
I dont know of any carrier that pro-rates these days. Verizon doesnt pro-rate, neither does Sprint.
Oct 25, 2018 8:30 PM
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locatedealOct 25, 2018 8:30 PM
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Quote from edog11 :
It is listed on sprint deal page under faq's
https://www.sprint.com/en/shop/of...:1yearfree [sprint.com]
What is Sprint's One Year Free Service Offer?
"Your $30 activation fee is waived as part of this promotion. The fee will appear on your first bill and a credit will appear within 2 bills."
Thanks, I also found it on confirmation page of online order, which I have a copy of. Will wait for couple of billing cycles to see if credit occurs, else will reach out to customer service.
Oct 25, 2018 9:50 PM
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CaptainObviousOct 25, 2018 9:50 PM
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Oct 25, 2018 10:30 PM
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freddiezOct 25, 2018 10:30 PM
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Quote from beaulieu :
any ideas what will happen if T mobile and Sprint merge ?

and anyone know what the monthly fees-taxes are in California ?

thanks
Well Yes I do. If merger goes through we pay more. No way around it.
Regarding CA charges, wiki has it listed by zip
Oct 25, 2018 10:54 PM
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kickflipOct 25, 2018 10:54 PM
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Tried to reuse tmobile digital sim/iccid after porting out to Sprint and was unsuccessful. On T-Mobile website, it says SIM is in aging status. Calling CSR doesn't help.

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Oct 26, 2018 12:06 AM
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KManOct 26, 2018 12:06 AM
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Quote from semifast :
it's been dying for 20 years ? At that rate, since this topic is about a one year deal with Sprint, maybe it will last one more year.
Not for 20 years, but certainly for the past 6-7, slowly at first, now rapidly. I guess if service is decent where you are and you BYOD, then it's worth it for a year for fee. But be prepared for diminishing service and lots of annoyances. It works, but just barely. Sprint won't be around in 2 years, as such.

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