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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.

Original Post

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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Quote from chukdotcom :
Thanks. Ordered the report for $1 and can confirm phone is unlocked. Chat wouldn't help me because I couldn't reply to their security text (because my phone isn't working!).

Good work on the GSX report.

You can call Sprint and get them to verify the ICCID is correct (if they are still open on the phones).

The ICCID is the serial number of the current sim.

It is visible in Settings.

If you have never given it to Sprint for the latest sim, then it is guaranteed not be correct and that would be the problem.

Also, have you positively re-checked now that the part number of the sim is correct? What is it explicitly starting with SIMGLW....... or SIMOLW.....?
Last edited by comintel February 2, 2019 at 10:02 PM.
Feb 3, 2019 6:04 AM
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chukdotcomFeb 3, 2019 6:04 AM
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Quote from comintel :
Good work on the GSX report.

You can call Sprint and get them to verify the ICCID is correct (if they are still open on the phones).

The ICCID is the serial number of the current sim.

It is visible in Settings.

If you have never given it to Sprint for the latest sim, then it is guaranteed not be correct and that would be the problem.

Also, have you positively re-checked now that the part number of the sim is correct? What is it explicitly starting with SIMGLW....... or SIMOLW.....?
Verified the ICCID with Sprint.

The SIM starts with SIMOLW
Feb 3, 2019 6:05 AM
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macrokelvinFeb 3, 2019 6:05 AM
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Quote from chukdotcom :
Thanks. Ordered the report for $1 and can confirm phone is unlocked. Chat wouldn't help me because I couldn't reply to their security text (because my phone isn't working!).
Could you please copy and paste the full report? Is this for iPhone X or iPhone XS? I saw you mentioned iPhone X (GSM) on one post and iPhone XS on another post.
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comintelFeb 3, 2019 6:06 AM
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Quote from chukdotcom :
Verified the ICCID with Sprint.

The SIM starts with SIMOLW
What are the numbers that follow that.

Example: 516TQ
Feb 3, 2019 6:08 AM
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chukdotcomFeb 3, 2019 6:08 AM
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Quote from macrokelvin :
Could you please copy and paste the full report? Is this for iPhone X or iPhone XS? I saw you mentioned iPhone X (GSM) on one post and iPhone XS on another post.
This is a Xs. My other daughter has an AT&T X.

I redacted a few things because I wasn't sure if I should post them. Let me know if you actually need them:

Product Description : IPHONE XS,NA,64GB,SPACE GRAY
Serial Number : xxxx
IMEI Number : xxxx
MEID : xxxx
Initial Lock Policy ID : 2136
Initial Lock Policy Description : US T-Mobile Locked Activation Policy
Current Lock Policy ID : 2303
Current Lock Policy Description : Multi-Mode Unlock
Future Lock Policy ID : 2303
Future Lock Policy Description : Multi-Mode Unlock
Product Version : 12.1.2
Mac Address : xxxxxxx
Unbricked : True
Initial Activation Date : 11/23/18
Unlocked : True (This phone is Unlocked)
Unlock Date : 02/03/19
Warranty Status : Apple Limited Warranty
Days Remaining : 293
Estimated Purchase Date : 11/23/18
Purchase Country : United States
Registration Date : 11/23/18
Find My iPhone Status : On
Activation Lock : Active ( This phone is Blocked and can NOT be activated unless find my iPhone is turned Off)
Feb 3, 2019 6:09 AM
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chukdotcomFeb 3, 2019 6:09 AM
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Quote from comintel :
What are the numbers that follow that.

Example: 516TQ
It is 516TQ.

Also, big thanks for everyone for trying to help me out. It's been a rough day...
Feb 3, 2019 6:14 AM
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macrokelvinFeb 3, 2019 6:14 AM
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Quote from chukdotcom :
This is a Xs. My other daughter has an AT&T X.

I redacted a few things because I wasn't sure if I should post them. Let me know if you actually need them:

Product Description : IPHONE XS,NA,64GB,SPACE GRAY
Serial Number : xxxx
IMEI Number : xxxx
MEID : xxxx
Initial Lock Policy ID : 2136
Initial Lock Policy Description : US T-Mobile Locked Activation Policy
Current Lock Policy ID : 2303
Current Lock Policy Description : Multi-Mode Unlock
Future Lock Policy ID : 2303
Future Lock Policy Description : Multi-Mode Unlock
Product Version : 12.1.2
Mac Address : xxxxxxx
Unbricked : True
Initial Activation Date : 11/23/18
Unlocked : True (This phone is Unlocked)
Unlock Date : 02/03/19
Warranty Status : Apple Limited Warranty
Days Remaining : 293
Estimated Purchase Date : 11/23/18
Purchase Country : United States
Registration Date : 11/23/18
Find My iPhone Status : On
Activation Lock : Active ( This phone is Blocked and can NOT be activated unless find my iPhone is turned Off)
Turn off find my iPhone, and restore it to factory default using iTunes.

If the above does not work, the IMEI needs to be added to the Sprint DMD using their DNA2 tool. Ask the chat rep to do it or go to any Sprint corporate store to do it.

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SamKQboroFeb 3, 2019 6:15 AM
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Quote from chukdotcom :
It is 516TQ.

Also, big thanks for everyone for trying to help me out. It's been a rough day...
Since it's a TMobile xs, was it activated on TMo Service for at least 40 days and paid off? If I recall correctly, after unlock request from TMo, that's what's needed to get it carrier unlocked.
Feb 3, 2019 6:17 AM
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chukdotcomFeb 3, 2019 6:17 AM
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Quote from SamKQboro :
Since it's a TMobile xs, was it activated on TMo Service for at least 40 days and paid off? If I recall correctly, after unlock request from TMo, that's what's needed to get it carrier unlocked.
Yup, paid in full on day 1 (costco deal). Has been active on TMO from 11/23 until today. Requested unlock a week ago and got email from TMO saying it was unlocked
Feb 3, 2019 6:19 AM
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comintelFeb 3, 2019 6:19 AM
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Quote from SamKQboro :
Since it's a TMobile xs, was it activated on TMo Service for at least 40 days and paid off? If I recall correctly, after unlock request from TMo, that's what's needed to get it carrier unlocked.
MacroKelvin has the answer in his post.

It says right there it cannot be activated until FindMyiPhone is turned off.
Feb 3, 2019 6:19 AM
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chukdotcomFeb 3, 2019 6:19 AM
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Quote from macrokelvin :
Turn off find my iPhone, and restore it to factory default using iTunes.

If the above does not work, the IMEI needs to be added to the Sprint DMD using their DNA2 tool. Ask the chat rep to do it or go to any Sprint corporate store to do it.
After factory reset, gives message "The SIM card has locked. Please power cycle the device and if the problem persists contact Customer Service".

This is what has been happening all day. Got a new SIM, had them update system with the ICCID. Same problem.
Feb 3, 2019 6:20 AM
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chukdotcomFeb 3, 2019 6:20 AM
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Quote from comintel :
MacroKelvin has the answer in his post.

It says right there it cannot be activated until FindMyiPhone is turned off.
Yeah, after I got the report I turned it off and tried to activate. Still no go.
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edog11Feb 3, 2019 6:22 AM
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Quote from chukdotcom :
Yeah, after I got the report I turned it off and tried to activate. Still no go.
A long shot but the iPhone XS has 2 imeis make sure using correct imei(not the digital imei).
Feb 3, 2019 6:23 AM
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macrokelvinFeb 3, 2019 6:23 AM
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Quote from chukdotcom :
After factory reset, gives message "The SIM card has locked. Please power cycle the device and if the problem persists contact Customer Service".

This is what has been happening all day. Got a new SIM, had them update system with the ICCID. Same problem.
Is that GSX report recent (after turning off find my iPhone and iTunes factory restore)?

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Feb 3, 2019 6:27 AM
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chukdotcomFeb 3, 2019 6:27 AM
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Quote from macrokelvin :
Is that GSX report recent (after turning off find my iPhone and iTunes factory restore)?
No. I ran it about 1/2 hour ago and got the report I posted. I saw that message on the report so I turned off Find My iPhone and did a factory reset. Still same problems. I'm willing to pull another report for $1 if it is useful.

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