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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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Dec 20, 2018 4:45 AM
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comintelDec 20, 2018 4:45 AM
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Quote from KMR45 :
Padding, but don't think TMobile is not also in on this with Sprint. They will know the difference between a paying/not paying customer, and if you think about it, all those new Sprint customers are about to become TMobile customers. Huge for magenta. I can't imagine any other scenario where a big 4 mobile provider would give away an entire year for free.
Just so you are aware, you are following up on a post from 18 months ago.
Not that I disagree necessarily.
Last edited by comintel December 19, 2018 at 08:48 PM.
Dec 20, 2018 4:48 AM
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KMR45Dec 20, 2018 4:48 AM
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Quote from comintel :
Just so you are aware, you are following up on a post from 18 months ago.
Not that I disagree necessarily.
Oh wow no kidding, I wondered how there were so many comments on a new deal. So those who switched from a year ago would still be with Sprint today, and paying? Those poor bastards.
Dec 20, 2018 4:54 AM
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comintelDec 20, 2018 4:54 AM
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Quote from KMR45 :
Oh wow no kidding, I wondered how there were so many comments on a new deal. So those who switched from a year ago would still be with Sprint today, and paying? Those poor bastards.
Yeah some of us as are soon to sign up for year 3 and are more than satisfied. I have no major problems with the service.

Actually it's a real laugh to read about the supposedly better TMobile Customer service when many of us are experiencing it first hand porting in and out, and it is a nightmare. Multi-hour waits at busy times, no ability to determine port status real time (ports are always "in progress" with no status), two conflicting systems for account numbering, two different pin systems (4 digit and 6+ digit). etc etc.

Sprint's is far better.
Last edited by comintel December 19, 2018 at 08:57 PM.
Dec 20, 2018 4:56 AM
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kenpetDec 20, 2018 4:56 AM
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Quote from hodaddy :
I believe h2o is the way to go. no funding reqd.

https://www.h2owirelessnow.com/ma...e=transfer
The h20 sim card number is visible (without even opening the kit packet) that starts with 890xxx? I am using that number and h20 keeps saying please enter a valid sim!

I don't have h20 acct. I am just trying to port my sprint line out to h20 using the above link.

I bought the card at Target. Do I need to activate the sim card or something?

Is it bcoz somebody might have used the number (just take photo in the store and use it)? OR something else is going on?

Thx
Last edited by kenpet December 19, 2018 at 09:01 PM.
Dec 20, 2018 5:03 AM
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dealmilaDec 20, 2018 5:03 AM
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I just ported my Google Voice no with Sprint and I'm getting a D/L Speed of 1.1 mbps and Upload speed of <1 mbps. My zipcode is 91007
Dec 20, 2018 5:08 AM
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comintelDec 20, 2018 5:08 AM
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Quote from dealmila :
I just ported my Google Voice no with Sprint and I'm getting a D/L Speed of 1.1 mbps and Upload speed of <1 mbps. My zipcode is 91007
with what phone, exact model, and original carrier?
Dec 20, 2018 5:10 AM
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KMR45Dec 20, 2018 5:10 AM
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Quote from comintel :
Yeah some of us as are soon to sign up for year 3 and are more than satisfied. I have no major problems with the service.

Actually it's a real laugh to read about the supposedly better TMobile Customer service when many of us are experiencing it first hand porting in and out, and it is a nightmare. Multi-hour waits at busy times, no ability to determine port status real time (ports are always "in progress" with no status), two conflicting systems for account numbering, two different pin systems (4 digit and 6+ digit). etc etc.

Sprint's is far better.
As somone who had TMobile for 1 year, switched to Sprint for a few years, then back to TMobile, I have say I had the exact same experience as you, but with Sprint. Horrendous customer service, constant 45-60 minute hold times, and zero port updates, none of which I've experienced in the 10 years since I've been back with T-Mobile. They consistently win awards for having the best overall cs in the industry. And the network is far better than Sprint's. Switched my now fiance's line from Sprint to TMO, and more recently both of my parents as they couldn't even get service in their home in a highly populated area. Nobody in my circle had trouble porting. To each is own though, I'm sure they're not giving away lines because they're the best in the industry.

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Dec 20, 2018 5:11 AM
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KMR45Dec 20, 2018 5:11 AM
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Quote from dealmila :
I just ported my Google Voice no with Sprint and I'm getting a D/L Speed of 1.1 mbps and Upload speed of <1 mbps. My zipcode is 91007
Are you saying I can port my Google voice number? If so I'm game for a free line for a year.

Edit, 1mbps? That's pitiful.
Dec 20, 2018 5:13 AM
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dealmilaDec 20, 2018 5:13 AM
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Quote from KMR45 :
Are you saying I can port my Google voice number? If so I'm game for a free line for a year.

Edit, 1mbps? That's pitiful.
Yes you can, follow the steps in the Wiki Thread, let me know if you find any issues
Dec 20, 2018 5:15 AM
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dealmilaDec 20, 2018 5:15 AM
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Quote from comintel :
with what phone, exact model, and original carrier?
Iphone SE, Tmobile Unlocked....Now the speed is around 5MBPS
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desi_babu_2010Dec 20, 2018 5:21 AM
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Quote from pookguy88 :
I did read the wiki, there are multiple references to SIM cards there, direct quotes from the wiki:

"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)."

"(must be unlocked and compatible with Sprint SIM card and network)"
thats not the wiki.
thats a post #2 when this deal made the FP.
that information is old, outdated and & often times incorrect.
the people that have made posts 1 & 2 have not been in this thread for a while.

the wiki is :a little lower

it starts like this:
Wiki Community Board
This can and should be used by you to post updated deal information.
Be sure to read this because it may contain answers to your questions!

thats what u want to read
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Genghis_KhanDec 20, 2018 5:22 AM
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Quote from kenpet :
The h20 sim card number is visible (without even opening the kit packet) that starts with 890xxx? I am using that number and h20 keeps saying please enter a valid sim!

I don't have h20 acct. I am just trying to port my sprint line out to h20 using the above link.

I bought the card at Target. Do I need to activate the sim card or something?

Is it bcoz somebody might have used the number (just take photo in the store and use it)? OR something else is going on?

Thx
It always says the sim is not valid, but don't mind that message. Enter the sim card number again and it will take it. I've always
Had an H20 account for this purpose. Funny I've never thought of not opening an account and yet able to successfully port into H20. Let us know if it works without an account.
Dec 20, 2018 5:26 AM
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comintelDec 20, 2018 5:26 AM
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Quote from KMR45 :
As somone who had TMobile for 1 year, switched to Sprint for a few years, then back to TMobile, I have say I had the exact same experience as you, but with Sprint. Horrendous customer service, constant 45-60 minute hold times, and zero port updates, none of which I've experienced in the 10 years since I've been back with T-Mobile. They consistently win awards for having the best overall cs in the industry. And the network is far better than Sprint's. Switched my now fiance's line from Sprint to TMO, and more recently both of my parents as they couldn't even get service in their home in a highly populated area. Nobody in my circle had trouble porting. To each is own though, I'm sure they're not giving away lines because they're the best in the industry.

Well it will all be academic soon anyway (probably).
Dec 20, 2018 5:29 AM
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comintelDec 20, 2018 5:29 AM
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Quote from dealmila :
Iphone SE, Tmobile Unlocked....Now the speed is around 5MBPS
Yeah iPhone SE from TMobile does not support Sprint's high-speed band unfortunately:

"iPhone SE (Doesn't support 2.5Ghz LTE Band)"

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kenpetDec 20, 2018 5:31 AM
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Quote from Genghis_Khan :
It always says the sim is not valid, but don't mind that message. Enter the sim card number again and it will take it. I've always
Had an H20 account for this purpose. Funny I've never thought of not opening an account and yet able to successfully port into H20. Let us know if it works without an account.

Thanks. I don't have h20 service so I don't have an acct. I am assuming that is the case for many folks here who are just porting the number away.

It gives an error and I click ok on the error pop up window...and sim number is still there in its box...should i just go ahead and submit the transfer request?

I hope some other folks who have gone through this can chime in so that I can avoid known headaches.

Thank you.

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