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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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Apr 24, 2019 1:48 PM
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dbkApr 24, 2019 1:48 PM
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Quote from ShannonF4392 :
I realize that it may not work for me, but can you explain how you got Sprint to resku the phone. I just received my pre-owned iPhone 7+ from Boost and it is not showing as eligible to activate.
For one I called tech support and they opened up a ticket for me and then it was reskud after a week. For the other one i contacted chat support and a ticket was created. Basically I just kept trying the sprint website IMEI Check until it finally said eligible.

If you check out the Boost Mobile iPhone threads in Deal Talk you can get more info on this.
Apr 24, 2019 4:19 PM
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comintelApr 24, 2019 4:19 PM
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Quote from itzraman :
Any of the services have international roaming capabilities even if it is charged? I didn't find any. Sprint used to give free data for international roaming, but calls charged at $0.20 per minute.
Sprint still has that, so KickStart is an option at $25. (Calls are 25 cents a minute these days, no longer 20 cents).

Another option is Teltik which is a TMB business reseller but they will accept any thin evidence of a business (eg you sell on EBay). It is really selling mostly to people who are actually retail but can disguise themselves as a business. They pass through TMobile 's roaming - see their FAQ's.

Mint also offers International roaming, Do not expect any MVNO that is not a business reseller (and therefore just passing through the main carrier's plan) to provide it for free though. No way can they afford that.

Google Fi is another option.
Last edited by comintel April 24, 2019 at 12:29 PM.
Apr 24, 2019 7:31 PM
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envy270Apr 24, 2019 7:31 PM
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Sprint wont unlock the device on their network. Today I got a response from that it cannot be unlocked.

Letting you know your iPhone 6P 16GB on line ########## cannot be
unlocked because it's on an open discount device agreement. Go to
sprint.com/chat or call *2 for help.

We value your business and appreciate the opportunity to answer your
questions.

Sincerely,
Sprint

Anybody is able to unlock their device? Thanks
Apr 24, 2019 7:56 PM
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comintelApr 24, 2019 7:56 PM
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Quote from envy270 :
Sprint wont unlock the device on their network. Today I got a response from that it cannot be unlocked.

Letting you know your iPhone 6P 16GB on line ########## cannot be
unlocked because it's on an open discount device agreement. Go to
sprint.com/chat or call *2 for help.

We value your business and appreciate the opportunity to answer your
questions.

Sincerely,
Sprint

Anybody is able to unlock their device? Thanks

"open discount device agreement"

In other words, it is under a financial obligation to Sprint?
Apr 24, 2019 8:00 PM
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envy270Apr 24, 2019 8:00 PM
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Quote from comintel :
"open discount device agreement"

In other words, it is under a financial obligation to Sprint?
I purchased the iphone + from Boost and was able to activate on Sprint. I was thinking if the line is active for more than 50 days Sprint would unlock it. I am on the free 1 year plan now.
Apr 24, 2019 8:06 PM
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comintelApr 24, 2019 8:06 PM
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Quote from envy270 :
I purchased the iphone + from Boost and was able to activate on Sprint. I was thinking if the line is active for more than 50 days Sprint would unlock it. I am on the free 1 year plan now.
Yes some who managed to get on Android Boost models were able to get them unlocked. I guess it may not be the same for Boost iPhones.
Apr 24, 2019 8:24 PM
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envy270Apr 24, 2019 8:24 PM
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Quote from comintel :
Yes some who managed to get on Android Boost models were able to get them unlocked. I guess it may not be the same for Boost iPhones.
Thanks

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Apr 25, 2019 12:48 AM
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BondTApr 25, 2019 12:48 AM
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OMG the Note 9 From Verizon is STILL not working on SPrint! what the f0 is going on with Samsung??!?~?
Apr 25, 2019 2:36 AM
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dbkApr 25, 2019 2:36 AM
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Quote from comintel :
Yes some who managed to get on Android Boost models were able to get them unlocked. I guess it may not be the same for Boost iPhones.
Im in the same boat with you. I guess the alternative is the kickstarter plan...
Apr 25, 2019 4:09 AM
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comintelApr 25, 2019 4:09 AM
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Quote from BondT :
OMG the Note 9 From Verizon is STILL not working on SPrint! what the f0 is going on with Samsung??!?~?
It has been discussed quite a few times on Reddit r/Sprint too now as to what the delay can possibly be, It is being noticed at least. I suggested there that somebody there from Sprint contact the Sprint Manager of Samsung Product Marketing internally. I hope that has happened. There are people there who would be likely to do so.
.
Most likely they are waiting for some bug fix after the Pie rollout across all models.

To get into the politics a little,
(1) the carriers are in no rush because they love the idea of customers being locked on their network while the carriers can claim the phones are unlocked.
(2) Samsung is in no rush because it sells that many more factory-unlocked handsets in the meantime

They are effectively breaking their CTIA pledge to unlock phones promptly but disguising it as a technical issue.
Last edited by comintel April 24, 2019 at 10:59 PM.
Apr 25, 2019 7:17 AM
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supermhzApr 25, 2019 7:17 AM
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Quote from envy270 :
I purchased the iphone + from Boost and was able to activate on Sprint. I was thinking if the line is active for more than 50 days Sprint would unlock it. I am on the free 1 year plan now.
That's what I've thought too, after 50 days Sprint will unlock my Boost iPhone 6s. I guess I should've bought an unlocked iphone from eBay for slightly more instead gamble with Boost's pre-owned iPhone. laugh out loud
Apr 25, 2019 7:26 AM
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supermhzApr 25, 2019 7:26 AM
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Quote from dbk :
Im in the same boat with you. I guess the alternative is the kickstarter plan...
How do we know for sure Sprint will unlock Boost iphone after 2 months on Kickstarter plan?

I mean I just don't want to waste another $50+ just to join Kickstarter plan, and then when request to unlock and they won't do it for us because it's a Boost iPhone, not even suppose to be on Sprint postpaid.
Apr 25, 2019 12:09 PM
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dbkApr 25, 2019 12:09 PM
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Quote from supermhz :
How do we know for sure Sprint will unlock Boost iphone after 2 months on Kickstarter plan?

I mean I just don't want to waste another $50+ just to join Kickstarter plan, and then when request to unlock and they won't do it for us because it's a Boost iPhone, not even suppose to be on Sprint postpaid.
Actually i was trying to figure out which plan to go with after the year is up since it wont be unlocked
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laalaa99stlApr 25, 2019 3:11 PM
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Quote from macrokelvin :
It is with a heavy heart that these devices [sprint.com] will no longer be able to activate on the Sprint network after April 30, 2019. [sprint.com] I have many great memories with some of these devices Frown

If your device(s) is already active on the Network (turned on and in use), it will continue to work, but the following changes will no longer be possible:
  • Re-activation (Master resets will render the device inoperable. A master reset is initiated by entering the following on the phone's keypad: "##RTN#" or "##786#)."
  • Subscriber/profile information changes – you can't swap phone numbers on this device.
  • Preferred roaming list (PRL) updates. A PRL is important because it tells your device what towers to use. Since your device(s) won't be able to get an updated PRL, over time you may experience irregular service if changes are made to the Network in your area.


*You heard it here first on SD - great news, great deals, only on SD. Brought to you by macrokelvin when he is not making love Big Grin

Received an e-mail from Tello this morning warning me about a Sprint "security update" effecting (at least) one of my phones. Basically, it's exactly what macrokelvin warned us about a few months ago. They're soft killing their old 3G network and won't activate ancient devices beyond 4/30. Act now if you insist on using your trusty old HTC Touch Pro 2. Come on, I know you still have it in a drawer somewhere!
Quote :
We've got some news!

Our network provider, Sprint, will be performing a network security update on April 30th for a small batch of devices. Your phone is one of them.

How will this affect me?

Calls, Text and Data will continue to work seamlessly as long as your phone is active. Still, your phone will no longer get network updates.

If you deactivate your phone the device will not be able to reactivate over the air. Even if you reactivate it, you will enable only the Call and Text services, while Data will no longer be available.
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Apr 25, 2019 5:12 PM
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comintelApr 25, 2019 5:12 PM
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Quote from dbk :
Actually i was trying to figure out which plan to go with after the year is up since it wont be unlocked
According so some people Boost phones that are ever actually on Boost get unlocked one year after they are first activated in Boost, regardless if whether they remain on Boost for the year or not.

I do not know if that is true or not, but if it is true you might yet be ok.

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