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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
    • 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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May 1, 2019 4:08 AM
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Rolanda_ShaniquaMay 1, 2019 4:08 AM
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Quote from ringplusthrottle :
Assuming that I can create a new account with a family member, do you think I can go straight from the free plan to unlimited basic? Or will I need to port out and back in? I read on Reddit that the number has to be off Sprint for 45 days, though maybe that poster was confusing it the new account requirement.

Can I go straight from free plan to kickstart? If I have to port out, I might as well port back to unlimited basic instead of kickstart.

I'm open to going elsewhere too. I have 4 lines and don't want to pay more than $100. Too bad the Metro free iphone promos are over.
I don't see why you couldn't just move straight over to the Kickstart plan, but if you can't, check out UnReal Mobile. They are Sprint based and offer unlimited data. It just slows down after the allotted high speed data.

• Unlimited Everything + 1GB LTE $10/month
• Unlimited Everything + 2GB LTE $15/month
• Unlimited Everything + 3GB LTE $20/month
• Unlimited Everything + 5GB LTE $30/month
• Unlimited Everything + 10GB LTE $40/month
May 1, 2019 4:13 AM
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Genghis_KhanMay 1, 2019 4:13 AM
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Quote from ringplusthrottle :
What are people doing now to cancel lines?
I don't know which is the cheapest port out for throwaway numbers. If you have an iphone and Comcast you can port and byod your iPhone to xfinity mobile and turn off data and wait for a $100 prepaid card after 90 days. You'll get unlimited free talk and text you'll only be charged taxes which is around $3.5 per line.
May 1, 2019 4:20 AM
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Manchester-2016May 1, 2019 4:20 AM
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Quote from comintel :
Yes - for the unlimited data, which you are not going to find elsewhere for anything like that price. And you will be able to keep it without expiration.

Also potentially SWAC for $30 which is even better, but requires a Sprint employee referral. No referrals are available right now, but I predict they will have another effectively wide-open period sometime later this year, like they did last year (it was an employee contest to give out as many referrals as they could)..
Thanks for your suggestion. I am in a single Sprint plant right now and pays over fifty. Am I allowed to transfer to Sprint Kickstart? And how do you think about Ting? Thanks.
May 1, 2019 4:41 AM
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ksnvsMay 1, 2019 4:41 AM
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Quote from comintel :
edog11 would be able to tell you, but if he is not around I think you could call Retentions tonight to cancel (they will give you time to port out your number). (You cannot cancel by chat or online).

18443823317
thanks. I chatted with sprint and the rep told me that free plan valid until my billing cycle ends. so I have 2 more weeks.
Also the account number is same which I found in bill but xfinity is having issues while porting in from sprint.
May 1, 2019 5:44 AM
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comintelMay 1, 2019 5:44 AM
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Quote from ksnvs :
thanks. I chatted with sprint and the rep told me that free plan valid until my billing cycle ends. so I have 2 more weeks.
Also the account number is same which I found in bill but xfinity is having issues while porting in from sprint.
Very good!
May 1, 2019 5:49 AM
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comintelMay 1, 2019 5:49 AM
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Quote from Manchester-2016 :
Thanks for your suggestion. I am in a single Sprint plant right now and pays over fifty. Am I allowed to transfer to Sprint Kickstart? And how do you think about Ting? Thanks.
You cannot transfer a line to kickstart directly BUT you can add a KickStart line and later on cancel the original.

Or Port out temporarily.

Or use a different SSN.

Watch out - the kickstart offer comes and goes. Just do it bang-bang all at once at a time while it is in effect and not at the end of a week and do not stretch it over many days..

Ting is expensive in comparison.
Last edited by comintel April 30, 2019 at 11:48 PM.
May 1, 2019 6:00 AM
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comintelMay 1, 2019 6:00 AM
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Quote from ringplusthrottle :
Assuming that I can create a new account with a family member, do you think I can go straight from the free plan to unlimited basic? Or will I need to port out and back in? I read on Reddit that the number has to be off Sprint for 45 days, though maybe that poster was confusing it the new account requirement.

Can I go straight from free plan to kickstart? If I have to port out, I might as well port back to unlimited basic instead of kickstart.

I'm open to going elsewhere too. I have 4 lines and don't want to pay more than $100. Too bad the Metro free iphone promos are over.
That poster knew nothing. The number is never tracked.. The number does not have to be off for 45 days. I would just port out and in with the different SSN to access any offer including unlimited basic or kickstart.

You cannot transfer directly normally but call retentions 844-382-3317 and they might do it for you.
Last edited by comintel April 30, 2019 at 11:42 PM.

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May 1, 2019 6:04 AM
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comintelMay 1, 2019 6:04 AM
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Quote from kkool :
I have one line on the BYOD free plan that I signed up recently. I now want to add a second line. Doing it online just shows me the kickstart $25 plan even though under my account I can see that additional lines can be added for $5 per month (and $5 autopay discount bringing it to zero). But I cant seem to do that online when I try.
Telesales seems to be having issues everytime I call and their reason is there is some corporate code on my account which is preventing them from adding a line. Anyone else faced similar issues?
You can never do it online.

You have to call the number ending in 8777.

I have never heard of that corporate code issue. If they still get it after a couple more tries I would call Account Services at 844-382-3317 and ask if they can fix it.
Last edited by comintel April 30, 2019 at 11:41 PM.
May 1, 2019 6:51 AM
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comintelMay 1, 2019 6:51 AM
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Quote from Rolanda_Shaniqua :
I don't see why you couldn't just move straight over to the Kickstart plan, but if you can't, check out UnReal Mobile. They are Sprint based and offer unlimited data. It just slows down after the allotted high speed data.

• Unlimited Everything + 1GB LTE $10/month
• Unlimited Everything + 2GB LTE $15/month
• Unlimited Everything + 3GB LTE $20/month
• Unlimited Everything + 5GB LTE $30/month
• Unlimited Everything + 10GB LTE $40/month
Unreal is already hiking prices.

https://www.howardforums.com/show...n-Progress

It is a spinoff of Freedom Pop and is likely to inherit the FP tradition of gimmicks, restrictions, and price hikes. It is not even in the same ballpark as Sprint in my opinion.. Sprint is pledged to no price increases on existing plans in connection with the merger. Others are under no such constraint.
Last edited by comintel May 1, 2019 at 12:06 AM.
May 1, 2019 6:57 AM
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Rolanda_ShaniquaMay 1, 2019 6:57 AM
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Quote from comintel :
Unreal is already hiking prices.

https://www.howardforums.com/show...n-Progress

It is a spinoff of Freedom Pop and is likely to inherit the FP tradition of gimmicks, restrictions, and price hikes. It is not the same thing as Sprint at all in my opinion..
I only said they are Sprint based, not that they were exactly the same. And I only recommended them because two people I know are currently on the 1 and 2 GB plans and they are having zero issues after about four months now. Of course, everyone should check it out for themselves before making a decision.
May 1, 2019 7:03 AM
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comintelMay 1, 2019 7:03 AM
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Quote from Rolanda_Shaniqua :
I only said they are Sprint based, not that they were exactly the same. And I only recommended them because two people I know are currently on the 1 and 2 GB plans and they are having zero issues after about four months now. Of course, everyone should check it out for themselves before making a decision.
Sorry - I clarified that I only meant they were not in the same ballpark as Sprint.
May 1, 2019 7:20 AM
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Rolanda_ShaniquaMay 1, 2019 7:20 AM
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Quote from comintel :
Sorry - I clarified that I only meant they were not in the same ballpark as Sprint.
No problemo. Actually, I forgot that I have had personal experience with Tello which is also Sprint based. They're a tad pricier than Unreal, but their US based customer service is great and their rates are still reasonable! I pay for my uncle's service on a pay-as-you-go plan and have never had an issue in over a year now.
May 1, 2019 7:27 AM
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comintelMay 1, 2019 7:27 AM
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Quote from Rolanda_Shaniqua :
No problemo. Actually, I forgot that I have had personal experience with Tello which is also Sprint based. They're a tad pricier than Unreal, but their US based customer service is great and their rates are still reasonable! I pay for my uncle's service on a pay-as-you-go plan and have never had an issue in over a year now.
Agreed - I still have a Tello account with a few dollars in it that I have never cancelled because you can string it along forever at almost no cost with very light pay as you go usage.
May 1, 2019 2:43 PM
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QkTreasuresMay 1, 2019 2:43 PM
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Quote from ringplusthrottle :
Assuming that I can create a new account with a family member, do you think I can go straight from the free plan to unlimited basic? Or will I need to port out and back in? I read on Reddit that the number has to be off Sprint for 45 days, though maybe that poster was confusing it the new account requirement.

Can I go straight from free plan to kickstart? If I have to port out, I might as well port back to unlimited basic instead of kickstart.

I'm open to going elsewhere too. I have 4 lines and don't want to pay more than $100. Too bad the Metro free iphone promos are over.
I would check out Xfinity Mobile, Mint Mobile/Sim, Beast Mobile & Even Freeup Mobile. Also check out Redpocket Mobile on the E Bay. Check out www.bestmvno.com to compare plans & services.
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May 1, 2019 3:24 PM
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mankixMay 1, 2019 3:24 PM
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I have a quick question that I can't seem to find too much information on.

Since the Pixel 3 XL has an eSIM and a physical SIM, you can essentially use it on two networks (I know you have to manually switch over). I would like to keep Project Fi activated on the eSIM and use the rest of my free year on Sprint using the physical SIM. Is this possible? I've read there could be issues since Sprint goes by the phones' IMEI, which is already on Project Fi, but am I able to speak with CS and get removed just from the Sprint side of things so I could use the physical SIM?

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