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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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Nov 06, 2018 01:37 AM
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SamKQboroNov 06, 2018 01:37 AM
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Quote from lanbaba :
I have been using the iPhone 6s A1688 on the line and when I tried to swap the phone with an iPhone SE A1723, I can't get the signal.
The Sprint chat agent asked me to get a new sim for the SE, so I went to Apple store and got an sim card ends with 436C. When I'm doing the swap, the agent said everything looking fine at his side, but I don't get any service. I get the "Sprint LTE" showing up every time I restart the phone, but after a few second, it switched to "no service" and stays that way. I have tried to do the network reset and also the carrier reset via the dialpad. But none of them worked.
The Sprint agent asked me to go to the corporate store and tried the sim ends with 446C/426C/416C, does that make any sense?
I haven't been to the corporate store yet, but the Apple store CS told me they only have 436C for the SE.
Does anyone know if the Sprint agent is just guessing, or it is making sense?
Or, that there is something wrong with the phone? (I have no problem using it on Tmobile).
Sims SIMGLW436C, SIMOLW506C, SIMOLW416C, SIMGLW426C or SIMGLW446C is the models that should work with the SE.
Try in this order. Resetting your network settings from Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings. You would need to reconnect to any WiFi networks you had saved.
Then here's some steps to try that has been previously posted here for Apple devices.
Code:
1. Carrier Reset:
* 		Make sure Roaming is Off (go to Settings -> Cellular -> Cellular Data Options -> Roaming Off)
* 		Connect to a Wi-Fi network
* 		Go to dial pad
* 		Enter ##25327#
* 		Press Call
* 		A "Reset Subscriber Settings" message will appear - press OK (The iPhone 4 and 4s will not display a "Reset Subscriber Settings" message.)
Wait 5-10 seconds; the signal notification will display "Searching" on the top left of the screen.
When the phone shows a signal again, you can proceed to the next step.

2. Profile and PRL Update:
* 		Connect to a Wi-Fi network
* 		Press the phone app
* 		Dial ##873283#
* 		Press Call
* 		Starting Service Update message will appear - press OK
* 		If update is successful Service Update Complete message will appear after about a minute - press OK.
* 		If the update is not successful or you get a "Service Update Failed" message, make sure you are connected to a Wi-Fi network and try again.
Nov 06, 2018 01:58 AM
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hodaddyNov 06, 2018 01:58 AM
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Quote from x510 :
Been a long time lurker of this thread and i'm sure millions of questions have been asked since it's almost 2,000 pages long. I just want to ask a few questions from maybe someone that was in a similar position.

I currently have T-Mobile 4 Lines, and this deal seems pretty damn great. I'm paying $140 currently.

- If I were to switch all 4 lines, what if the phones do not qualify? What happens then?
- Can I purchase/lease a new phone?
Put the imei's in the sprint checker along with any non sprint number. Best bet for phones is swappa. Look for sprint branded phones and always check imei before buying.
Nov 06, 2018 01:58 AM
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hodaddyNov 06, 2018 01:58 AM
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Quote from SharpCabbage883 :
Hello
Can someone advise me what's the cheapest phone I can by for this service and where?
When i was browsing the sprint display at walmart today i saw an LG tribute for $96 without activation. Overpriced IMHO. Try ebay or swappa. A Sprint branded LG G6 is a solid performer and somewhere around $150 used. Again, be sure to check the IMEI before purchasing. As always, review the wiki.
Nov 06, 2018 02:02 AM
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maverick_stealNov 06, 2018 02:02 AM
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Just finished porting, I got SIM card from sprint store - they didnt charge me because it was not a KIT stand alone SIM. Also I got 10 GB hot spot offer, they gave me LG GPAD with 24 installments credits shall be applied. Not sure if I keep this GPAD but porting was real quick like done in minutes. now I am using sprint service. Thank you all who contributed to the wiki and responded to me. I bought a unlocked moto g6 from walmart for 200 bucks. wish you all good luck.
Nov 06, 2018 02:02 AM
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scorpicNov 06, 2018 02:02 AM
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Anybody know whether boostmobile iPhone xr can be activated with this free plan? Thanks.
Nov 06, 2018 02:03 AM
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euuser1965876Nov 06, 2018 02:03 AM
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Any chances that this might get further extended? Already on the plan which expires in April and has been very good so far. Thinking to extend, TIA.
Nov 06, 2018 02:08 AM
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hodaddyNov 06, 2018 02:08 AM
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Quote from maverick_steal :
Just finished porting, I got SIM card from sprint store - they didnt charge me because it was not a KIT stand alone SIM. Also I got 10 GB hot spot offer, they gave me LG GPAD with 24 installments credits shall be applied. Not sure if I keep this GPAD but porting was real quick like done in minutes. now I am using sprint service. Thank you all who contributed to the wiki and responded to me. I bought a unlocked moto g6 from walmart for 200 bucks. wish you all good luck.
Confused. So you put a moto g6 on this plan? Only telesales can put you on the free plan.

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Nov 06, 2018 02:12 AM
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hodaddyNov 06, 2018 02:12 AM
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Quote from scorpic :
Anybody know whether boostmobile iPhone xr can be activated with this free plan? Thanks.
Generally, boost phones must satisfy a 12 month requirement before they will release the phone for postpaid use.
Nov 06, 2018 02:28 AM
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lanbabaNov 06, 2018 02:28 AM
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Yes, this is what I have been tried multiple times with the agent chat. It behaves the same as if I restarted the phone, the "Sprint (LTE)" will show up for a few seconds, then switch back to "No Service". I tried both 436C (Apple store) and 506C (3in1 kit).
If the sim contact pin has issues, I think I should also see the T-Mobile SIM behaves the same, but the T-Mobile SIM working fine, no issue at all.ConfusedConfusedConfused


Quote from comintel :
All those sims are listed as valid for that phone on S4GRU's chart, as is 506C, so I doubt it is the sim unless that particular part you got happens to be defective, which is rare in the extreme. Others may post suggestions.

There is also always the possibility that the sim-contact pins in the phone are becoming marginal.
Quote from SamKQboro :
Sims SIMGLW436C, SIMOLW506C, SIMOLW416C, SIMGLW426C or SIMGLW446C is the models that should work with the SE.
Try in this order. Resetting your network settings from Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings. You would need to reconnect to any WiFi networks you had saved.
Then here's some steps to try that has been previously posted here for Apple devices.
Code:
1. Carrier Reset:
* 		Make sure Roaming is Off (go to Settings -> Cellular -> Cellular Data Options -> Roaming Off)
* 		Connect to a Wi-Fi network
* 		Go to dial pad
* 		Enter ##25327#
* 		Press Call
* 		A "Reset Subscriber Settings" message will appear - press OK (The iPhone 4 and 4s will not display a "Reset Subscriber Settings" message.)
Wait 5-10 seconds; the signal notification will display "Searching" on the top left of the screen.
When the phone shows a signal again, you can proceed to the next step.

2. Profile and PRL Update:
* 		Connect to a Wi-Fi network
* 		Press the phone app
* 		Dial ##873283#
* 		Press Call
* 		Starting Service Update message will appear - press OK
* 		If update is successful Service Update Complete message will appear after about a minute - press OK.
* 		If the update is not successful or you get a "Service Update Failed" message, make sure you are connected to a Wi-Fi network and try again.
Nov 06, 2018 02:39 AM
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zhokerNov 06, 2018 02:39 AM
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Any way to go around the "no tether"? its a dealbreaker
Nov 06, 2018 02:43 AM
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zhokerNov 06, 2018 02:43 AM
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Quote from maverick_steal :
Just finished porting, I got SIM card from sprint store - they didnt charge me because it was not a KIT stand alone SIM. Also I got 10 GB hot spot offer, they gave me LG GPAD with 24 installments credits shall be applied. Not sure if I keep this GPAD but porting was real quick like done in minutes. now I am using sprint service. Thank you all who contributed to the wiki and responded to me. I bought a unlocked moto g6 from walmart for 200 bucks. wish you all good luck.
you got free tether? i thought they removed it
Nov 06, 2018 02:45 AM
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edog11Nov 06, 2018 02:45 AM
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Quote from maverick_steal :
Just finished porting, I got SIM card from sprint store - they didnt charge me because it was not a KIT stand alone SIM. Also I got 10 GB hot spot offer, they gave me LG GPAD with 24 installments credits shall be applied. Not sure if I keep this GPAD but porting was real quick like done in minutes. now I am using sprint service. Thank you all who contributed to the wiki and responded to me. I bought a unlocked moto g6 from walmart for 200 bucks. wish you all good luck.
The plan cost for Gpad is $25+surcharge+tax/ month but does include 10Gb hotspot but only on tablet line. If you stay only 12 months you'll end up paying $300+surcharges+ tax and $75 for remaining balance on Gpad. Terrible deal in my opinion.
Nov 06, 2018 02:46 AM
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hodaddyNov 06, 2018 02:46 AM
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Quote from zhoker :
Any way to go around the "no tether"? its a dealbreaker
Hotspot can not be added to this plan. No way, no how. some users here use PDAnet. Search the thread.
Nov 06, 2018 02:50 AM
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maverick_stealNov 06, 2018 02:50 AM
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Quote from edog11 :
The plan cost for Gpad is $25+surcharge+tax/ month but does include 10Gb hotspot but only on tablet line. If you stay only 12 months you'll end up paying $300+surcharges+ tax and $75 for remaining balance on Gpad. Terrible deal in my opinion.
How did you calculate these amounts? Did someone already got similar offer and ended up paying like this? I was told 10GB hotspot is included in the plan, Is this a trick played by Sprint to pay more? Also I was told would be paying on taxes and surcharges.

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Nov 06, 2018 02:51 AM
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edog11Nov 06, 2018 02:51 AM
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Quote from lanbaba :
Yes, this is what I have been tried multiple times with the agent chat. It behaves the same as if I restarted the phone, the "Sprint (LTE)" will show up for a few seconds, then switch back to "No Service". I tried both 436C (Apple store) and 506C (3in1 kit).
If the sim contact pin has issues, I think I should also see the T-Mobile SIM behaves the same, but the T-Mobile SIM working fine, no issue at all.ConfusedConfusedConfused
They may have entered Imei incorrectly(or done provisioning wrong). You can check imei in my sprint more/ activate/swap device. If you don't have access to my sprint. Check imei on tello byod if passes phone is not active on Sprint.
https://tello.com/bring_your_own_phone
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