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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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fyuMay 1, 2019 3:33 PM
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Quote from mankix :
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?
Nope. Sprint requires the IMEI.
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I am interested in the preowned iPhone 7 Plus under the "full price" option, not the flex lease:
https://www.sprint.com/en/shop/ce...wned.html?

Since I just did the port out/port back in, I am not at the 120 days to make me eligible for an upgrade. Is this an exception since I will pay in full up front? It looks like it might work when I start the process, but I am afraid it is going to mess up my free plan. Thanks!
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comintelMay 1, 2019 9:58 PM
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Quote from ShannonF4392 :
I am interested in the preowned iPhone 7 Plus under the "full price" option, not the flex lease:
https://www.sprint.com/en/shop/ce...wned.html?

Since I just did the port out/port back in, I am not at the 120 days to make me eligible for an upgrade. Is this an exception since I will pay in full up front? It looks like it might work when I start the process, but I am afraid it is going to mess up my free plan. Thanks!
The offer appears to require a paid line. You could do that, but it would not be free.

It has come up before, and people have found that preowned devices are not considered to be sold at full retail price, and therefore cannot be added as a free line under the exception for such devices. .

However, you can certainly call the number ending on 8777 and ask them. They can give you any Sprint offer for which you are eligible, including selling you a phone at full retail price.. I already know what the outcome will be though.....
Last edited by comintel May 1, 2019 at 03:32 PM.
May 1, 2019 10:03 PM
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mpkbMay 1, 2019 10:03 PM
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Quote from comintel :
It depends whether you are trying to match the low price, or the high-end data.
I don't know about that guy, but for me, international roaming is important. The free text and low speed data is very convenient on vacations Smilie Things will change for sure by April 2020, so I guess I'll revisit it then.
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May 1, 2019 11:43 PM
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Quote from comintel :
The offer appears to require a paid line. You could do that, but it would not be free.

It has come up before, and people have found that preowned devices are not considered to be sold at full retail price, and therefore cannot be added as a free line under the exception for such devices. .

However, you can certainly call the number ending on 8777 and ask them. They can give you any Sprint offer for which you are eligible, including selling you a phone at full retail price.. I already know what the outcome will be though.....
Ok, thank you. I am in the process of trying to re-sku a Boost iPhone, but am feeling like it is not going to work, so was trying to figure out my plan B. I will update if I call to let others know my results.
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QkTreasuresMay 2, 2019 12:12 AM
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So I purchased a Boost Mobile iPhone 6S+ last month with the $150 off Facebook deal. My intention is to put it on either the Sprint Free 1 yr BYOP plan by adding a line to my account or by doing the $25 Kickstarter.

I know that the phone needs to be Re-sku for Sprint by either having Sprint create a ticket for it or I was told I could put it on Ting & cancel right afterwards to auto Re-sku it for Sprint.

Well the issue I'm facing is the $50 unlimited plan for Boost Mobile was due on the 30th of April & service worked yesterday but today it was turned off today for non payment of this months bill. I called Boost Mobile yesterday and got account # to port.

Today I tried checking on Ting & it said the iPhone is not eligible due to it being under a financial obligation. My plan was to port to Ting to re-sku & then port to TMO $2.99 prepaid & then port to Sprint. Is it now doing this because I unfortunately need to pay this months $50 bill first or can I simply port the Boost # to T-mobile to cancel Boost service & free up iPhone again.

I would then sign up for Ting at $6 & immediately cancel it to re-sku the phone. Then I could just port # over to Sprint with iPhone imei & ICCID Sim card #. or is it better to contact Sprint and have them create this ticket. but I would still Port out of boost to T-Mobile so that way I don't lose this phone number as I think you're only given three days after not paying your bill to keep your number. Tia Ron ☺️
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alwaysupgradeMay 2, 2019 12:30 AM
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If I have account already, can I add a new line also free for a year?

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QkTreasuresMay 2, 2019 12:34 AM
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Quote from hdlz :
If I have account already, can I add a new line also free for a year?
U think if you already have 1 line on Free BYOP plan your allowed to add more at anytime during your free year period. It can also be YMMV as some people said some Sprint reps are turning them down. I would just keep trying till you get a rep who is willing to do it for you.
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alwaysupgradeMay 2, 2019 12:44 AM
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Quote from QkTreasures :
U think if you already have 1 line on Free BYOP plan your allowed to add more at anytime during your free year period. It can also be YMMV as some people said some Sprint reps are turning them down. I would just keep trying till you get a rep who is willing to do it for you.
Thanks. I just called, initially was turned down and was offered kickback $25, I said No. The agent insisted that I stay on the line while she checks with her supervisor, after 1 minute she said yes.
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QkTreasuresMay 2, 2019 12:50 AM
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Quote from hdlz :
Thanks. I just called, initially was turned down and was offered kickback $25, I said No. The agent insisted that I stay on the line while she checks with her supervisor, after 1 minute she said yes.
Yep, it's usually just misinformed reps.
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comintelMay 2, 2019 1:32 AM
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Quote from QkTreasures :
So I purchased a Boost Mobile iPhone 6S+ last month with the $150 off Facebook deal. My intention is to put it on either the Sprint Free 1 yr BYOP plan by adding a line to my account or by doing the $25 Kickstarter.

I know that the phone needs to be Re-sku for Sprint by either having Sprint create a ticket for it or I was told I could put it on Ting & cancel right afterwards to auto Re-sku it for Sprint.

Well the issue I'm facing is the $50 unlimited plan for Boost Mobile was due on the 30th of April & service worked yesterday but today it was turned off today for non payment of this months bill. I called Boost Mobile yesterday and got account # to port.

Today I tried checking on Ting & it said the iPhone is not eligible due to it being under a financial obligation. My plan was to port to Ting to re-sku & then port to TMO $2.99 prepaid & then port to Sprint. Is it now doing this because I unfortunately need to pay this months $50 bill first or can I simply port the Boost # to T-mobile to cancel Boost service & free up iPhone again.

I would then sign up for Ting at $6 & immediately cancel it to re-sku the phone. Then I could just port # over to Sprint with iPhone imei & ICCID Sim card #. or is it better to contact Sprint and have them create this ticket. but I would still Port out of boost to T-Mobile so that way I don't lose this phone number as I think you're only given three days after not paying your bill to keep your number. Tia Ron ☺️
As we are discussing elsewhere, I doubt that route via Ting ever worked for prepaid-only phones.. Certainly it does not work in general - you cannot activate Boost phones on Ting normally..

People get re-sku mixed up with flipping the mvno flag.

They have nothing to do with each other.

I suspect that the way people are getting Boost prepaid-only devices onto Sprint via re-skuing is by either lying about their origin, and insisting they are not Boost devices, or else by calling over and over until they get a rep who will do it..

Why not call Boost and ask them what the financial obligation is about. I doubt it is for the monthly fee but you can ask if they put one on for that..
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Quote from ShannonF4392 :
Ok, thank you. I am in the process of trying to re-sku a Boost iPhone, but am feeling like it is not going to work, so was trying to figure out my plan B. I will update if I call to let others know my results.
Is it possible that the way people are getting these phones re-sku'd is by lying and insisting they are not Boost phones? I saw that advocated in a post elsewhere as the way to do it. I guess some may also just try over and over until they get a rep who will do it.
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Quote from comintel :
Is it possible that the way people are getting these phones re-sku'd is by lying and insisting they are not Boost phones? I saw that advocated in a post elsewhere as the way to do it.
Ok thanks
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Quote from comintel :
Is it possible that the way people are getting these phones re-sku'd is by lying and insisting they are not Boost phones? I saw that advocated in a post elsewhere as the way to do it. I guess some may also just try over and over until they get a rep who will do it.
I told Sprint that it was previously active on Boost, but I understood that it had been used for over 6 months and was cleared for Sprint. Her response was that they needed to "re-brand" it for use on Sprint, then add it to the database. Nothing in my previous chat with technical support a week ago or the private messages with the Sprint Social Care S.M.A.R.T. Agent today indicated that the fact it was a used Boost phone would be a problem. I guess we will see what happens. I already have my Apple Trade-In box ordered, so if it doesn't work I will get my $270 back as an Apple credit.

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May 2, 2019 3:22 AM
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comintelMay 2, 2019 3:22 AM
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Quote from ShannonF4392 :
I told Sprint that it was previously active on Boost, but I understood that it had been used for over 6 months and was cleared for Sprint. Her response was that they needed to "re-brand" it for use on Sprint, then add it to the database. Nothing in my previous chat with technical support a week ago or the private messages with the Sprint Social Care S.M.A.R.T. Agent today indicated that the fact it was a used Boost phone would be a problem. I guess we will see what happens. I already have my Apple Trade-In box ordered, so if it doesn't work I will get my $270 back as an Apple credit.
Thanks for the details and good luck with it!

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