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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
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    • 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
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    • 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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Mar 18, 2019 6:51 PM
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frutellaMar 18, 2019 6:51 PM
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Quote from comintel :
That means that you did not answer the identity questions "correctly", or at least that's what they their information says.

So theoretically they think you are not who you say. But really they are aware it is often wrong.

Try calling the credit dept at the number given in the Wiki or the other ways suggested. Or maybe go to a Corporate store with lots of ID.

It will be worth it!
Quote from comintel :
That means that you did not answer the identity questions "correctly", or at least that's what they their information says.

So theoretically they think you are not who you say. But really they are aware it is often wrong.

Try calling the credit dept at the number given in the Wiki or the other ways suggested. Or maybe go to a Corporate store with lots of ID.

It will be worth it!
Thank you for your help! I called the credit department, but the representative said that she could not help me because I answered the questions wrong. She said that there was likely a identity fraud and cannot do anything until I set it up straight and wait for 60 days...Very confusing and frustrating. I've read online how other people had the same problems as I did, but I don't know if they've been helped after reaching out to the credit department. Oh well, it was worth a try!
Mar 18, 2019 7:23 PM
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poqw54Mar 18, 2019 7:23 PM
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so is it the general opinion that the free 1 year BYOD promo going to end in early april? if we want a second year of free BYOD service, do you suggest porting out then back in now?

from what i understand, we can re-use the old sims, does this mean it's possible to port out if sprint into t-mobile then port back to sprint in a few hours since i dont have to wait for the sprint sim to be delivered?
Mar 18, 2019 7:24 PM
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SamKQboroMar 18, 2019 7:24 PM
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Quote from poqw54 :
so is it the general opinion that the free 1 year BYOD promo going to end in early april? if we want a second year of free BYOD service, do you suggest porting out then back in now?

from what i understand, we can re-use the old sims, does this mean it's possible to port out if sprint into t-mobile then port back to sprint in a few hours since i dont have to wait for the sprint sim to be delivered?
That is correct.
Mar 18, 2019 8:09 PM
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desi_babu_2010Mar 18, 2019 8:09 PM
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Quote from poqw54 :
so is it the general opinion that the free 1 year BYOD promo going to end in early april? if we want a second year of free BYOD service, do you suggest porting out then back in now?

from what i understand, we can re-use the old sims, does this mean it's possible to port out if sprint into t-mobile then port back to sprint in a few hours since i dont have to wait for the sprint sim to be delivered?
read wiki

u get answers
Mar 18, 2019 8:11 PM
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comintelMar 18, 2019 8:11 PM
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Quote from QkTreasures :
Thanks, Actually I read Wiki but my question is I know most people get the Sprint LG G5 because it's cheap and works but I was looking at getting my 10 yo daughter a Sprint HTC 10 to use for BYOD 1 Yr Free deal as I can score a nice one locally for $75 I believe it's also almost the same specs as the G5 but wiki doesn't say it will work or is a an approved device.

Do you think it would work or should I ask the seller to give me IMEI # first and check it? My daughter really wants a iPhone but the 6S + is a bit much for what I want to pay & the 6S is in budget range but I think the 5.5 screen is better on the + vs 4.7 on 6S? I just feel that if she is on it alot for YouTube, Etc then the bigger screen would be better?

Then again what does a 10 yo need to be doing on the phone that much anyways I suppose? Well anyways if you could shed some light on this I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you very much & have a wonderful day!!

All the best,
Ron.
Any Sprint phone will work UNLESS it is a prepaid model. But there is no way to be sure if it is a prepaid model unless you check the IMEI on the Sprint checker (not some mvno or third party checker).
Last edited by comintel March 18, 2019 at 01:17 PM.
Mar 18, 2019 8:14 PM
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desi_babu_2010Mar 18, 2019 8:14 PM
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Quote from QkTreasures :
Thanks, Actually I read Wiki but my question is I know most people get the Sprint LG G5 because it's cheap and works but I was looking at getting my 10 yo daughter a Sprint HTC 10 to use for BYOD 1 Yr Free deal as I can score a nice one locally for $75 I believe it's also almost the same specs as the G5 but wiki doesn't say it will work or is a an approved device.

Do you think it would work or should I ask the seller to give me IMEI # first and check it? My daughter really wants a iPhone but the 6S + is a bit much for what I want to pay & the 6S is in budget range but I think the 5.5 screen is better on the + vs 4.7 on 6S? I just feel that if she is on it alot for YouTube, Etc then the bigger screen would be better?

Then again what does a 10 yo need to be doing on the phone that much anyways I suppose? Well anyways if you could shed some light on this I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you very much & have a wonderful day!! 🙂

All the best,
Ron.
your situation is practically identical to mine (including age of DD).
i am big proponent of lg g5.
i know the g5 from the sellers on ebay work.
i cannot as confident about the htc 10, however, i dont think there should a problem.
make certain is a sprint htc10 .
it wouldnt hurt to get the imei from seller.

then just follow the wiki where it suggest how to check the eligibility of a phone (with a phone number u r certain will work, ie from att, tm or V)

good luck
Mar 18, 2019 8:15 PM
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comintelMar 18, 2019 8:15 PM
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Quote from frutella :
Thank you for your help! I called the credit department, but the representative said that she could not help me because I answered the questions wrong. She said that there was likely a identity fraud and cannot do anything until I set it up straight and wait for 60 days...Very confusing and frustrating. I've read online how other people had the same problems as I did, but I don't know if they've been helped after reaching out to the credit department. Oh well, it was worth a try!
I am sorry to hear that.

IF you know your credit is in fact good then I would email [email protected] (Senior Sprint VP, Customer Management) and she can probably help, as she has helped others in this situation).

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Mar 18, 2019 8:18 PM
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desi_babu_2010Mar 18, 2019 8:18 PM
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Quote from ReasonableAssurance :
I have a specific question and I'd appreciate anyone's input. I wasn't able to find the answer I am looking for in wiki. "Note 2" in wiki is related to my question, however, I still wanted to clarify.

I signed up for this plan in 2017 using my own ssn. In 2018, when my one-year free plan expired, I closed my account, ported out my number, and ported it in to my friend's existing account (where he used his ssn).

If I port out of my friend's account now, will I still be subject to 45 days wait period before I can sign up again using my own ssn? Or does the fact that I cancelled my account in 2018 allow me to sign up again?

Thank you!
i dont understand. im quite puzzled as u have already done this once.

note 2 is exactly what u r looking for.

what part is not clear?
im quite puzzled as u have already done this once.

why the need for more clarification?

i dont get it.

Note 2: For new customers only. If u are a current customer (with any other Sprint plan) , you will be considered a new customer again ONLY AFTER closing your current account for 45 days (note: there are reports of some people getting back in before the 45 days. [it is not guaranteed. but u can try, simply call the above 866 number at say day 30. explain ur current carrier is not good signal and u want to come back, it may work or it may not but doesn't hurt to try]
Mar 18, 2019 8:35 PM
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2kmy477Mar 18, 2019 8:35 PM
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Quote from donkeyc11 :
I was about 9 months into my free year plan and just completed a re-up. I use google voice as my primary line so dont care about burning the sprint number. For those wondering:
  1. Signed up for Google Voice with burner email account
  2. Pay $3 to unlock the GV number
  3. Grab H2O sim - grabbed mine at Target for $1
  4. Port sprint number to h2o - I needed to do live chat since online system wasnt working
  5. With a detached sprint sim and unlocked GV number, called sprint line in the wiki and signed up without issue
Looking forward to another year of cell service for 48 bucks!
Do you need to load money into your h2o account when you ported out from Sprint?
Mar 18, 2019 8:36 PM
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RCognitionMar 18, 2019 8:36 PM
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Well done SD. Just got my 2nd year free no sweat. Wiki is great. The rep said the deal was good to April 30th, 2020.

I did the spouse ssn route. Bought 1 digital Tmobile sim, ported to the tmobile paygo for 3 bucks, then ported back to our old sprint sims. After spouse was done, I did mine with the same tmobile digital sim. Took about 30 minutes to move everyone and 9 bucks.
Mar 18, 2019 8:40 PM
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cgigateMar 18, 2019 8:40 PM
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Quote from comintel :
Any Sprint phone will work UNLESS it is a prepaid model. But there is no way to be sure if it is a prepaid model unless you check the IMEI on the Sprint checker (not some mvno or third party checker).
No, Not all Sprint phones are eligible.
Actually, very few Sprint phones are eligible for free BYOD
Last edited by cgigate March 18, 2019 at 01:53 PM.
Mar 18, 2019 8:46 PM
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comintelMar 18, 2019 8:46 PM
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Quote from cgigate :
No,not all Sprint phones are eligible.
Actually, very few Sprint phones are eligible for free BYOD
Name one that is not.

Just cause they're not in "the list" does not mean they will not be accepted.

The list does not generally include Sprint phones but the list means nothing.

The list is just a marketing creation.

I have even activated flip phones that did not have sims on this plan, they were so old.

As a matter if fact I will go so far as to say there is no real eligibility list for this plan.

The only useful question is whether it will activate on Sprint or not.

If you are just talking about the formal "list" on the web site, ok I can agree that that is sparse but also meaningless.
Last edited by comintel March 18, 2019 at 02:00 PM.
Mar 18, 2019 8:57 PM
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cgigateMar 18, 2019 8:57 PM
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Quote from comintel :
Name one that is not.

Just cause they're not in "the list" does not mean they will not be accepted.

The list does not generally include Sprint phones but the list means nothing.

The list is just a marketing creation.

I have even activated flip phones that did not have sims on this plan, they were so old.

As a matter if fact I will go so far as to say there is no real eligibility list for this plan.

The only useful question is whether it will activate on Sprint or not.
I have a Huawei phone previous used on Sprint , another ZTE phone was phone on Sprint, once got deactivated from Sprint, it cannot use on Sprint free BYOD plan
Last edited by cgigate March 18, 2019 at 02:00 PM.
Mar 18, 2019 8:59 PM
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HappyBoundary1071Mar 18, 2019 8:59 PM
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Quote from desi_babu_2010 :
sounds about right...especially for someone who hasnt READ the wiki

lesson = read wiki

much of this can be avoided if u simply read the wiki

and to be clear, u gave your information to someone in Philippines , not India
I did Read the WIKI that is how I navigated the SIM card issue and knew to ask the Sprint store for a free one, BEFORE I went to pick it up. (Which saved me the $2.99 plus $10 S&H) Also there are MANY requests if any one was able to reap the deal so I was posting for their benefit.
Thanks for clarifying the call center location I didn't know.

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Mar 18, 2019 9:07 PM
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comintelMar 18, 2019 9:07 PM
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Quote from cgigate :
I have a Huawei phone previous used on Sprint , another ZTE phone was phone on Sprint, once got deactivated from Sprint, it cannot use on Sprint free BYOD plan
Often it takes a couple of tries, I will admit.

Was it used on Sprint postpaid or on an mvno? Lots of prepaid models will go on mvno's but not on Sprint postpaid.

What does the follower checker say, word for word, exactly :

https://www.sprint.com/en/shop/br...hop:030918

(This is a slightly different checker than the one for this deal).

I'll bet we can get them on unless they are prepaid models. Many Huawei and ZTE phones are prepaid models as you know.
Last edited by comintel March 18, 2019 at 02:18 PM.

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