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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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Feb 11, 2019 7:45 PM
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comintelFeb 11, 2019 7:45 PM
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Quote from netll :
For the free plan, is there a data throttle threshold for the 1-year "unlimited" plan?

Sorry to lack of research on the entire 785-page thread. TIA!
It is not a throttle.

There MAY be de-prioritization after 50 GB ONLY WHERE the network is overloaded.
Feb 11, 2019 7:50 PM
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netllFeb 11, 2019 7:50 PM
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Quote from comintel :
It is not a throttle.

There MAY be de-prioritization after 50 GB ONLY WHERE the network is overloaded.
Quote from GreenHill165 :
Data will be throttled after 50gb of LTE data.
Quote from desi_babu_2010 :
major reason why this is why it is a 785 (now 786) page thread.
simply click on the link on OP post.
will give u all details of plan.

sorry for lazy attitude

@comintel @desi_babu_2010 @GreenHill165
Thanks very much for you three's messages!
Feb 11, 2019 7:51 PM
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adamjeepsFeb 11, 2019 7:51 PM
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Wish there was an easy way to add another free line besides calling in??
Feb 11, 2019 7:53 PM
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comintelFeb 11, 2019 7:53 PM
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Quote from sinaloense1978 :
Thanks, I was just chatting with Alcatel support, they said that the phone needed to be "whitelisted" by Sprint, and that they were submitting the IMEI # to be added, but were not sure how many days it would take,
After reading the original post, am hesitant to walk into a sprint store as they might want to activate my phone themselves and snag the comission.
GREAT! That is exactly what I was hoping for.

There should no need to go to a store.

The phone will simply show as eligible in the checker once it has been added.

Just check in a couple of days and if it has not yet been added. I would post in Sprint Community and they can check. Or you could go to a Corporate store ;ole the other poster. Just be careful they do not mess with the account, that's all.
Last edited by comintel February 11, 2019 at 12:06 PM.
Feb 11, 2019 7:58 PM
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comintelFeb 11, 2019 7:58 PM
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Quote from desi_babu_2010 :
my understanding is phones like :

alcatel, blu phone

simply will not work on sprint
Absolutely true generally but in a couple of cases they are supported.

This one is listed as supported at
https://community.sprint.com/t5/P...-p/1020211

It should be fine once it gets added.
Feb 11, 2019 8:07 PM
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comintelFeb 11, 2019 8:07 PM
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On my S8 (and probably N9 is the same):

##DATA#

Edit

000000

LTE

Toggle bands

Also check he Wiki where this is discussed.


Quote from iwheela :
How do you disable the Sprint bands on a Note 9?
iwheela
Last edited by comintel February 11, 2019 at 04:23 PM.
Feb 11, 2019 8:25 PM
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ISunj1701Feb 11, 2019 8:25 PM
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Planning on switching to Sprint soon.
1. The wiki says 10GB hotspot was removed, Is there a way to get the 50GB hotspot with this offer after signup or is that only from SWAC?
2. I have a Moto Z play and checking the imei # sprint says not supported. Can I purchase a Samsung Galaxy J3 Orbit ($60) or moto e5 ($100) from Total Wireless, get a sim card and use it on Sprint? They are not listed on the site and since I have not bought the phone i cant check the imei. Anyone know if these phones will work?
3. Is it better to buy a phone from a sprint MVNO like Virgin Mobile?
Thx!

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Feb 11, 2019 8:57 PM
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hydrocynusFeb 11, 2019 8:57 PM
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Quote from ISunj1701 :
Planning on switching to Sprint soon.
1. The wiki says 10GB hotspot was removed, Is there a way to get the 50GB hotspot with this offer after signup or is that only from SWAC?
2. I have a Moto Z play and checking the imei # sprint says not supported. Can I purchase a Samsung Galaxy J3 Orbit ($60) or moto e5 ($100) from Total Wireless, get a sim card and use it on Sprint? They are not listed on the site and since I have not bought the phone i cant check the imei. Anyone know if these phones will work?
3. Is it better to buy a phone from a sprint MVNO like Virgin Mobile?
Thx!
The loss of the hotspot feature is a huge loss for me. They offered me a hot spot for $10 per gb. Yikes. Not sure you could hide your tethering with a rooted phone. Risky to do if you get caught.
Feb 11, 2019 9:37 PM
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comintelFeb 11, 2019 9:37 PM
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Quote from ISunj1701 :
Planning on switching to Sprint soon.
1. The wiki says 10GB hotspot was removed, Is there a way to get the 50GB hotspot with this offer after signup or is that only from SWAC?
2. I have a Moto Z play and checking the imei # sprint says not supported. Can I purchase a Samsung Galaxy J3 Orbit ($60) or moto e5 ($100) from Total Wireless, get a sim card and use it on Sprint? They are not listed on the site and since I have not bought the phone i cant check the imei. Anyone know if these phones will work?
3. Is it better to buy a phone from a sprint MVNO like Virgin Mobile?
Thx!
Most prepaid phones are not eligible (they are usually locked to one carrier).

Instead, search the Wiki and thread for some phones like Sprint LG G5 which can be found used for as little as $35.

(Search for "$35" which was in one recent post).
Last edited by comintel February 11, 2019 at 01:41 PM.
Feb 11, 2019 9:56 PM
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taleefoonkaFeb 11, 2019 9:56 PM
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Quote from zeugma :
I don't think Seattle is $3 for five lines. Can you update?
As I said, it is based on the zip code. Around 27 dollars five lines, I guess.
Feb 11, 2019 10:08 PM
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earthshineFeb 11, 2019 10:08 PM
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Quote from SamKQboro :
In the wiki there is a link to the list of the latest eligible phones. That process should work if both phones are eligible.
Thanks Sam

I see my brand new best buy moto x4 on the eligible list

I tried putting the imei number in to the checker site and it says ineligible . Is it because we haven't activated on another carrier yet?
Last edited by earthshine February 11, 2019 at 02:16 PM.
Feb 11, 2019 11:53 PM
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ynrFeb 11, 2019 11:53 PM
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any idea why iPhone 7 (AT&T) model phone will not work with Sprint even after unlocking the phone?
Feb 12, 2019 12:20 AM
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srk26Feb 12, 2019 12:20 AM
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Quote from ynr :
any idea why iPhone 7 (AT&T) model phone will not work with Sprint even after unlocking the phone?
Because ATT phones are GSM only when unlocked. They don't support CDMA, which is what Sprint operates through.
Last edited by srk26 February 11, 2019 at 04:22 PM.
Feb 12, 2019 12:54 AM
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SamKQboroFeb 12, 2019 12:54 AM
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Quote from earthshine :
Thanks Sam

I see my brand new best buy moto x4 on the eligible list

I tried putting the imei number in to the checker site and it says ineligible . Is it because we haven't activated on another carrier yet?
Is it the XT1900 model? It may be locked to a carrier that you purchased it on? Is it fully paid off?

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Matthew-Deals-HunterFeb 12, 2019 1:39 AM
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Quote from hydrocynus :
The loss of the hotspot feature is a huge loss for me. They offered me a hot spot for $10 per gb. Yikes. Not sure you could hide your tethering with a rooted phone. Risky to do if you get caught.
They don't actually care. I had been doing it for a year and nothing happed

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