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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 28, 2018 01:12 PM
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DealHunter1006Nov 28, 2018 01:12 PM
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Quote from comintel :
It is listed as eligible see https://community.sprint.com/t5/P...-p/1020211

which is the only up to date list.
Thanks comintel !
Nov 28, 2018 01:48 PM
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dealzslickNov 28, 2018 01:48 PM
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This was a nightmare to get right. I went through link, signed up and got SIM cards. Called to activate and no one knew what was going on. They tried to sell me a different plan every 10 minutes. Took 2 hours to get right...
Nov 28, 2018 01:55 PM
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comintelNov 28, 2018 01:55 PM
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Quote from dealzslick :
This was a nightmare to get right. I went through link, signed up and got SIM cards. Called to activate and no one knew what was going on. They tried to sell me a different plan every 10 minutes. Took 2 hours to get right...
I'm guessing you may have called some number other than the number for this offer, 866-782-8777?

It is true that many other departments and call centers have no clue about this deal.....at least you did better than some people who are told the offer is over when they call a random number.

When you sign up online, they assume you will activate online too.

Too many assumptions on their part, it is true.

The Wiki recommends against signing up online. You will also get hit by a $30 activation charge when you activate online (but it will be credited back and you can use it over time....).
.
Last edited by comintel November 28, 2018 at 07:03 AM.
Nov 28, 2018 02:30 PM
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firecaptNov 28, 2018 02:30 PM
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I know it's not listed, but has anyone had any luck with a Huawei Mate 9 on the BYOD.

I can switch the account on with a valid Samsung S8+ to start, but then when I go to try and change the IMEI on the chat line, are they going to be like "No way, sir, GTFO!"?
Nov 28, 2018 02:37 PM
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comintelNov 28, 2018 02:37 PM
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Quote from firecapt :
I know it's not listed, but has anyone had any luck with a Huawei Mate 9 on the BYOD.

I can switch the account on with a valid Samsung S8+ to start, but then when I go to try and change the IMEI on the chat line, are they going to be like "No way, sir, GTFO!"?
They won't use the latter phrase but there is no way they will allow on a phone that nobody has ever successfully activated on Sprint as far as I can tell.

There has to be a Sprint activation package on the phone anyway for it to work and no such package exists to my knowledge.

Would they hold it against you for asking? No.
Last edited by comintel November 28, 2018 at 08:26 AM.
Nov 28, 2018 02:42 PM
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pinanioNov 28, 2018 02:42 PM
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I got my SIM cards last night, followed the activation instructions and couldn't have been easier.

During activation it said that I had free service until 9/30/19, which is less than a year. I contacted support and they said it was actually free until 1/30/20. So actually just over a year. Pretty sweet! Great experience so far, and my sprint signal has been about the same as verizons was. And I live in a rural area.

Great deal!
Nov 28, 2018 03:19 PM
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ilovefreedealsNov 28, 2018 03:19 PM
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What is the cheapest phone I can purchase on amazon to get this deal?

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Nov 28, 2018 03:21 PM
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desi_babu_2010Nov 28, 2018 03:21 PM
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Quote from dealzslick :
This was a nightmare to get right. I went through link, signed up and got SIM cards. Called to activate and no one knew what was going on. They tried to sell me a different plan every 10 minutes. Took 2 hours to get right...
stopped reading right after:

This was a nightmare to get right. I went through link,

read wiki
best to call

good luck
Nov 28, 2018 04:01 PM
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BlizzysipNov 28, 2018 04:01 PM
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Quote from Genghis_Khan :
Hehe, your assumptions are all correct. First check your imei # to make sure it is eligible. It became eligible a few minutes after payoff. Get a sim card from Best BUY $5, SIMGLW416TQ. Then you can swap by doing online chat. Need to port out Verizon number today but planning to go to Walmart to see if I can buy a couple more phones to sell.
Well, nothing is easy... I paid off my Pixel 3 XL last night using the app / robot chat. Shows Paid in Full on Verizon. Still showing ineligible on the Sprint IMEI checker though.
Nov 28, 2018 04:04 PM
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comintelNov 28, 2018 04:04 PM
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Quote from Blizzysip :
Well, nothing is easy... I paid off my Pixel 3 XL last night using the app / robot chat. Shows Paid in Full on Verizon. Still showing ineligible on the Sprint IMEI checker though.
Try running it on the Ting and Tello checkers and then again on the Sprint checker - sometimes reported by people here to do the trick in this case.
Last edited by comintel November 28, 2018 at 09:12 AM.
Nov 28, 2018 04:10 PM
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BlizzysipNov 28, 2018 04:10 PM
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Quote from comintel :
Try running it on the Ting and Tello checkers and then again on the Sprint checker - sometimes reported to do the trick.
Good call! That did the trick. Now onto swapping. Thank you!
Nov 28, 2018 04:21 PM
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zamac_manNov 28, 2018 04:21 PM
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This is tempting. I can buy out my contract for $90


Only issue is possible horrible service. I don't know anyone with sprint.
Nov 28, 2018 04:33 PM
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comintelNov 28, 2018 04:33 PM
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Quote from zamac_man :
This is tempting. I can buy out my contract for $90


Only issue is possible horrible service. I don't know anyone with sprint.
You can check the Sprint coverage map as a starting point.
Nov 28, 2018 04:34 PM
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blueeyeleoNov 28, 2018 04:34 PM
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I have an iPhone 8 plus that is completely unlocked I bought straight from apple. I use my straight talk SIM card right now to get service through Verizon towers. Anyone know if I get this deal and put the sprint SIM card in my phone will it lock it to sprint service? Or can I switch the sims right back if the sprint signal isnt any good at my home. I would love to test out the signal of sprint in my home since I can not get enough signal with ATT and only one to two bars of signal with Verizon.


Also if I activate say the Moto X I have can you just switch the sim from phone to phone as long as it is same size SIM card?

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Nov 28, 2018 04:47 PM
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Genghis_KhanNov 28, 2018 04:47 PM
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Quote from comintel :
Try running it on the Ting and Tello checkers and then again on the Sprint checker - sometimes reported by people here to do the trick in this case.
Damn that's crazy but I think I did that too, ran the checker on Ting. And it got approved.

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