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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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comintelOct 30, 2018 11:31 AM
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Quote from dankallstar :
Service is bad everywhere. If you drop calls in Chicago where they have blanket coverage I think it just means they're a subpar company. I may del with it for a real free year this time. I thought this was a setup last year to roll 5g products right when the year was up and inflate prices and hope people are happy and ready to spend good money, definitely to smart for sprint I think.
If anyone gets dropped calls they should not use the service, no matter whether the cause is the carrier or the phone or they are just in a bad area. It would not be worth it no matter how cheap it is.

I do not get dropped calls ever though.
Last edited by comintel October 30, 2018 at 05:38 AM.
Oct 30, 2018 11:33 AM
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dankallstarOct 30, 2018 11:33 AM
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Quote from comintel :
We're not talking about anything like that at all.
But I agree never involve stores in this offer. You will indeed often get switched to a paid plan if you do so.
I don't think you understand.... I went through all this. Where the store is doesn't matter. I waited the 120 days to upgrade (my phone broke) i had did everything online before that. They told me I could purchase a phone on payments and still keep the plan for my girlfriend and me. I'm the only one that upgraded. Both lines were under one name. I doubchecked and spent a good deal of time getting assurances about the plan. Next bill was triple digits. Still on the dumb payments. Probably got 4 1/2 months of the deal and an inflated bill since similar to my Verizon one.
Oct 30, 2018 11:37 AM
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dankallstarOct 30, 2018 11:37 AM
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Quote from hodaddy :
Pretty sure the first note in the wiki says: Do not go to a store for help. Too bad you missed that.
This was over a year ago. I'm not even sure what you're referring too. And how else to I get my questions answered if that's what customers service told me to do. And had no answers on the upgrade. Sprint is trash. Everything.
Oct 30, 2018 11:39 AM
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dankallstarOct 30, 2018 11:39 AM
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Quote from bbyf1601 :
I'm actually surprised at how ok/decent sprint is in Chicago. Was expecting it to be much worse than Tmobile but it's equal if not better at places. And at $5 a line, it's got me thinking.
Where are you at? I'm in Rosemont and it's trash.
Oct 30, 2018 11:43 AM
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TheHellionOct 30, 2018 11:43 AM
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Quote from dankallstar :
This was over a year ago. I'm not even sure what you're referring too. And how else to I get my questions answered if that's what customers service told me to do. And had no answers on the upgrade. Sprint is trash. Everything.
Best way to deal with Sprint is too never call or chat with them lol. I did the whole free year BYOD thing through the website. I did instant chat with Sprint once to ask them about why my LTE service was only on 3g in my home development. They wanted to send me a magic box, I told them no thanks. Not going to get hit with a bill for that thing when I close my account next July. Service rep was dumb as bricks. Probably work out of a call center where they have contracts for like 6 different companies.
Last edited by TheHellion October 30, 2018 at 05:45 AM.
Oct 30, 2018 11:45 AM
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dankallstarOct 30, 2018 11:45 AM
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Best way to deal with Sprint is too never call or chat with them lol. I did the whole free year BYOD thing through the website. I did instant chat with Sprint once to ask them about why my LTE service was only on 3g in my home development. They wanted to send me a magic box, I told them no thanks. Not going to get hit with a bill for that thing when I close my account next July. Service rep was dumb as bricks. Probably work out of a call center where they have contracts for like 6 different companies.
Those one plus 6T deals at t-mobile may get my business instead. Better company, better devices, seems logical.
Oct 30, 2018 11:47 AM
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comintelOct 30, 2018 11:47 AM
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I don't think you understand.... I went through all this. Where the store is doesn't matter. I waited the 120 days to upgrade (my phone broke) i had did everything online before that. They told me I could purchase a phone on payments and still keep the plan for my girlfriend and me. I'm the only one that upgraded. Both lines were under one name. I doubchecked and spent a good deal of time getting assurances about the plan. Next bill was triple digits. Still on the dumb payments. Probably got 4 1/2 months of the deal and an inflated bill since similar to my Verizon one.
You should not go into any store anywhere ever while you are on this plan.

By the way it does say it right on the Sprint page:

"Upgrades for the lines activated on the Free Unlimited plan will be allowed after 4 months of service. At that time, return to sprint.com and log in to your account to purchase/lease your new phone. When it arrives, visit www.sprint.com/activate to activate the new phone. Any upgrades prior to the 4 months or in a retail location will require a plan change to the Unlimited data, talk and text plan which starts at $60 per month after an AutoPay discount. Unfortunately, you'll lose the remaining free months in your year of free service if you upgrade early or purchase/lease your new phone in a retail location."

I blame the Sprint store though (they may be a franchise by the way) as well as Sprint..

I would sue them both if I were you..
Last edited by comintel October 30, 2018 at 05:50 AM.

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Oct 30, 2018 11:50 AM
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TheHellionOct 30, 2018 11:50 AM
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Those one plus 6T deals at t-mobile may get my business instead. Better company, better devices, seems logical.
Dude you have no clue how many times I wanted to spike my iphone to the ground when it takes like 15 seconds for a dial tone to kick in. I seriously would leave Sprint right now but
1. Sprint already pulled my credit for this service so I'm going to use it.
2. My bill is only flipping $3.66 a month.

Still it sucks when I can't even send a text message to my family on Andriod phones because I have no service at all in my home (I live in the suburbs not middle of nowhere hicksville). I have to go outside my home and get 3g speed to send send texts and mms texts.
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comintelOct 30, 2018 11:52 AM
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Previously, Verizon was golden. Are you sure it's paid off? Blacklisted due to failure to pay contact. I did this deal last year.
FYI you are replying to a post that is over a year old.
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TheHellionOct 30, 2018 11:54 AM
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Quote from comintel :
You should not go into any store anywhere ever while you are on this plan.

By the way it does say it right on the Sprint page:

"Upgrades for the lines activated on the Free Unlimited plan will be allowed after 4 months of service. At that time, return to sprint.com and log in to your account to purchase/lease your new phone. When it arrives, visit www.sprint.com/activate [sprint.com] to activate the new phone. Any upgrades prior to the 4 months or in a retail location will require a plan change to the Unlimited data, talk and text plan which starts at $60 per month after an AutoPay discount. Unfortunately, you'll lose the remaining free months in your year of free service if you upgrade early or purchase/lease your new phone in a retail location."

I blame the Sprint store though (they may be a franchise by the way) as well as Sprint..

I would sue them both if I were you..
He will get nowhere and have a stroke before Sprint does anything. I was very tempted to upgrade to the z2 force force deal and Sprint said I was eligible for an upgrade but I wasn't going to risk losing my free service to upgrade. I had the option to buy it in full at best buy but my tiny iphone se works just fine still.
Oct 30, 2018 11:56 AM
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comintelOct 30, 2018 11:56 AM
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Quote from TheHellion :
Dude you have no clue how many times I wanted to spike my iphone to the ground when it takes like 15 seconds for a dial tone to kick in. I seriously would leave Sprint right now but
1. Sprint already pulled my credit for this service so I'm going to use it.
2. My bill is only flipping $3.66 a month.

Still it sucks when I can't even send a text message to my family on Andriod phones because I have no service at all in my home (I live in the suburbs not middle of nowhere hicksville). I have to go outside my home and get 3g speed to send send texts and mms texts.
You should get a phone that supports Sprint wifi calling.

Any Sprint-branded phone for the last several years does.
Last edited by comintel October 30, 2018 at 06:00 AM.
Oct 30, 2018 12:06 PM
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comintelOct 30, 2018 12:06 PM
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Quote from TheHellion :
He will get nowhere and have a stroke before Sprint does anything.
You have a point....

Quote :
... I was very tempted to upgrade to the z2 force force deal and Sprint said I was eligible for an upgrade but I wasn't going to risk losing my free service to upgrade.....
It would have been ok if you did it online on your free Sprint account.
Last edited by comintel October 30, 2018 at 06:12 AM.
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hodaddyOct 30, 2018 12:14 PM
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Where are you at? I'm in Rosemont and it's trash.
If you're in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs, the service is not the problem.
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TheHellionOct 30, 2018 12:29 PM
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Quote from comintel :
You should get a phone that supports Sprint wifi calling.

Any Sprint-branded phone for the last several years does.
My iphone se does do wifi calling (for all US carriers and prepaid). It the main reason I have trouble getting rid of it, the only Andriod phones I can think of that do that was the nexus 6p and the Pixels. Wifi calling still isn't perfect as I have people telling me they have issues hearing me and mms texts still need LTE data to be sent to andriod phones.

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Oct 30, 2018 12:55 PM
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comintelOct 30, 2018 12:55 PM
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My iphone se does do wifi calling (for all US carriers and prepaid). It the main reason I have trouble getting rid of it, the only Andriod phones I can think of that do that was the nexus 6p and the Pixels. Wifi calling still isn't perfect as I have people telling me they have issues hearing me and mms texts still need LTE data to be sent to andriod phones.
Yes I agree that Wifi Calling is not adequate actually. Maybe VoLTE will be a lot better.

That is actually really bad if you do not have adequate CDMA Voice where you are. That is unusual I think but not unheard of. It is supposed to have been mostly fixed by 800 MHz CDMA voice. Maybe you are near the border or something. I would bug Sprint about it. Also the new Magic boxes will have CDMA voice.

However all Sprint branded Android phones have Wifi Calling. Also Visual VoiceMail.

Even my old Tribute HD's from years ago. So does my Samsung S8 of course. But you are right that iPhone is better for Wifi Calling universality.. Android is weak on that. I never buy generic Androids.

At least you would get your SMS's with Wifi Calling.

At least Sprint says so: "Android phones: SMS (text) is supported in Wi-Fi Calling mode. MMS (pictures and group texts) is supported on select devices in Wi-Fi Calling mode. Depending on the device manufacturer and messaging client, cellular coverage is required for MMS. For example, devices with the Android Messages client requires cellular coverage for MMS."

People think they can buy generic Androids and have adequate service and that is not the case..
Last edited by comintel October 30, 2018 at 07:27 AM.

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