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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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lou2004May 16, 2019 6:55 PM
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Quote from urstruly77 :
This has been probably answered earlier, but would appreciate if someone can clarify what service(s) I would get when traveling internationally if I'm on the free plan.. Will I be able to get internet or text services enabled?
Data and text are free in roaming countries. I used it China.
May 16, 2019 6:56 PM
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SamKQboroMay 16, 2019 6:56 PM
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Quote from urstruly77 :
This has been probably answered earlier, but would appreciate if someone can clarify what service(s) I would get when traveling internationally if I'm on the free plan.. Will I be able to get internet or text services enabled?
Our resident Sage, @comintel answered this a few pages back
https://slickdeals.net/forums/showpost.php?p=127468696&postcount=40255
May 16, 2019 7:09 PM
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JohnInNYCMay 16, 2019 7:09 PM
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With the PLBL flag on some Sprint phones...Ring Plus plus put that flag on my Moto G4. When Ring Plus died, I used Mint Mobile for 14 months on the same phone. When I tried to use that phone on the Sprint Free 1 Year promo, that's when I discovered I had the flag on my phone when going through the IMEI checker, even 14 months after having left Ring Plus. Luckily, I was able to get that nice man from Reddit to help me out, otherwise, it would have been much more of a hassle to get that flag removed. Since he is no longer able to help, I'm avoiding any Sprint MVNO that puts a flag on the phone and doesn't remove it.
May 16, 2019 9:19 PM
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comintelMay 16, 2019 9:19 PM
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Quote from xinconan :
was your line canceled after 24 hrs? cause I called this number and the rep said it would be canceled after 24 hrs for the system to process, however it is now 48 hours and the line is still active.
It's gone now today but I have a feeling it may have taken more than 24 took hours, as I just now today got a (worthless) offer to bring the line back for a $100 service credit.

I would suggest Chat and see if the line is in the process of cancellation. Hopefully it is. I think what they would say is it is called a "24 hour cancellation" but does not complete literally in 24 hours.
Last edited by comintel May 16, 2019 at 02:34 PM.
May 16, 2019 9:26 PM
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comintelMay 16, 2019 9:26 PM
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Quote from JohnInNYC :
With the PLBL flag on some Sprint phones...Ring Plus plus put that flag on my Moto G4. When Ring Plus died, I used Mint Mobile for 14 months on the same phone. When I tried to use that phone on the Sprint Free 1 Year promo, that's when I discovered I had the flag on my phone when going through the IMEI checker, even 14 months after having left Ring Plus. Luckily, I was able to get that nice man from Reddit to help me out, otherwise, it would have been much more of a hassle to get that flag removed. Since he is no longer able to help, I'm avoiding any Sprint MVNO that puts a flag on the phone and doesn't remove it.
Right I keep by Sprint phones segregated between MVNO phones and Sprint postpaid phones whenever possible.

As mentioned by laalaa99stl, there are still several ways to get the flag flipped but I have found that quite a few non-technical people find them "too much trouble" and give up too easily.

The ownership flag stays permanently, even years, in its most recent state, unless/until flipped. PLBL means for MVNO use and SPCS means Sprint postpaid use.
Last edited by comintel May 16, 2019 at 02:31 PM.
May 16, 2019 9:29 PM
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travelnshotMay 16, 2019 9:29 PM
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Quote from QkTreasures :
Yes I would say check out Unreal Mobile for $10 a month or FreedomPop 1 Yr plan for $49.99 a year although I do believe with both companies you need to use there Crap VoIP App for calls/texts. Although you can just simply use GV Hangouts too.

Also check out Redpocket Mobile on the E Bay. Beeast mobile is also offering some deals & they use either Att or Sprint network. T-MOBILE will also give you a SCNA MI line with 2 gb of data with unlimited text plus music freedom for $10 a month plus you get T-mobile Tuesday Goodies. Unfortunately you would need to use GV Hangouts for VoIP calls.

There is also Freeup Mobile which gives you totally free 1000 min/text per month on Att Network. Lastly Xfinity mobile gives you unlimited talk, text & 1 GB of data for $12 per month plus $3-5 in taxes/fees but you also get unlimited hotspot Wi-Fi data for Free. To see reviews and compare prices/service check out www.bestmvno.com Tia Ron ☺️ PS sorry for long rant!!
Quote from comintel :
Some lowest-cost ones have been mentioned.

Among high-reputation high-support providers for that usage pattern, I would consider Mint, Tello, and RedPocket EBay plans http://www.urlhasbeenblocked.com/...cket-Store
Guys. In terms of hotspot, is any of Red Pocket, Mint or Tello better than the other? TiA
May 16, 2019 9:35 PM
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mattqwertyuMay 16, 2019 9:35 PM
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Quote from comintel :
It's gone now today but I have a feeling it may have taken more than 24 took hours, as I just now today got a (worthless) offer to bring the line back for a $100 service credit.

I would suggest Chat and see if the line is in the process of cancellation. Hopefully it is. I think what they would say is it is called a "24 hour cancellation" but does not complete literally in 24 hours.
more than 24, but like less than 48ish?

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May 16, 2019 9:42 PM
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comintelMay 16, 2019 9:42 PM
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Quote from xinconan :
more than 24, but like less than 48ish?
I suspect over 48 as well to complete. Maybe 72+.

But I would just Chat and they can see if it is underway.

It is definitely not the way to go if you are going to be waiting for it to complete in order to do something else with the phone right away. For that, definitely port out, which is instant.
Last edited by comintel May 16, 2019 at 04:06 PM.
May 16, 2019 10:01 PM
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mattqwertyuMay 16, 2019 10:01 PM
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Quote from comintel :
I suspect over 48 as well to complete. Maybe 72.

But I would just Chat and they can see if it is underway.

I agree it is definitely not the way to go if you are in a rush. For that, definitely port out.
cool thanks for the info anyway Smilie
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comintelMay 16, 2019 10:14 PM
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Quote from xinconan :
cool thanks for the info anyway Smilie
I think they would say it is not intended to be completed in 24 hours, that 24 hours is just the abbreviated notice period for accounting purposes instead of the normal end of plan month. It will probably be officially dated accordingly on your bill.

But check with Chat just in case it did get lost, although I doubt that will be the case.

As per other posts though, you might want to wait to see if you get the retention offer.
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monkeybizMay 16, 2019 10:45 PM
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Quote from travelnshot :
Guys. In terms of hotspot, is any of Red Pocket, Mint or Tello better than the other? TiA
tello has one day left of the $3 sale and free tether and phone swaps.
scuse me for spamming, nice to see the old R+ crowd still around. Please
https://slickdeals.net/f/13065382-tello-3rd-anniversary-sale-new-users-choose-any-plan-3-first-month-live-5-7-5-16
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edog11May 17, 2019 1:22 AM
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Quote from monkeybiz :
tello has one day left of the $3 sale and free tether and phone swaps.
scuse me for spamming, nice to see the old R+ crowd still around. Please
https://slickdeals.net/f/13065382-tello-3rd-anniversary-sale-new-users-choose-any-plan-3-first-month-live-5-7-5-16
Nice to see ya, still here since free R+ 2013 (pre Kate plan).
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stevenSDerMay 17, 2019 1:38 AM
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Quote from comintel :
It's gone now today but I have a feeling it may have taken more than 24 took hours, as I just now today got a (worthless) offer to bring the line back for a $100 service credit.

I would suggest Chat and see if the line is in the process of cancellation. Hopefully it is. I think what they would say is it is called a "24 hour cancellation" but does not complete literally in 24 hours.
Just FYI and it may be useful for some ones. I canceled my BYOD line with online chat. But I just told the rep that cancellation should happen on 5/21 and then I have time to port out #. The next day, I got an email for $100 credit for reactivation line even though my line is still active. The better thing is my line expiration date got extended from 5/31 to 4/30 2020 even though I didn't ask for it. I went back to online chat. The rep applied $10 * 10 months credit to my account. Experience is YMMV, just sharing.
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monkeybizMay 17, 2019 2:03 AM
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Quote from edog11 :
Nice to see ya, still here since free R+ 2013 (pre Kate plan).
you too! Funny, I was just tackling my multiple tello lines with the generous $10 refills from tello. I tried my darndest to keep R+ alive, dialing every other day on a dozen accounts and sipping the data. To no avail, too many got greedy, including Karl.

Pay As You Go $10
$10 off for using coupon RINGPAYG10OFF

I'm pretty sure coupon has expired since 02/12/2017 but phones still work on TELLO, the ones I can find. Sold a few of my old R+ phones on CL for some Lifeline Qlink users. Tripled my money on those Tribute HD!

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May 17, 2019 2:06 AM
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comintelMay 17, 2019 2:06 AM
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Quote from stevenSDer :
Just FYI and it may be useful for some ones. I canceled my BYOD line with online chat. But I just told the rep that cancellation should happen on 5/21 and then I have time to port out #. The next day, I got an email for $100 credit for reactivation line even though my line is still active. The better thing is my line expiration date got extended from 5/31 to 4/30 2020 even though I didn't ask for it. I went back to online chat. The rep applied $10 * 10 months credit to my account. Experience is YMMV, just sharing.
Yeah I got that email too after cancelling by phone in my case. (Is this the same one, pasted below?) I guess I should really take them up on it if it holds up. I guess I could cancel the other one as well and get $250 but I am not going to go that far.

But that is absolutely fascinating that they extended your free plan! I would try to make absolutely sure that your plan does not still concert to a paid plan on the original date! Does it clearly say free to 4/30/2020?

I think people should always cancel by phone (or apparently also chat) where possible - to maximize their likelihood of getting great retention offers! People should note that you have to ACTUALLY CANCEL and then wait for such offers. You are NOT going to get them by asking for them ahead of time. (Before I actually cancelled, she only offered me a one-time $20 credit).

Quote :

Text from Email:

Before you go, (name). You're leaving money $100 on the table

It's not too late to stick with us! Sprint Brighter Future For All
We hate goodbyes. Can we change your mind?
You've got so many reasons to stay when you reactivate your expiring line(s).
$100 service credit for one line of service | or | $250 service credit for 2+ lines of service

$100 service credit: $10/mo. credit for 10 months. $250 service credit: one $50 credit plus $11.11/mo. credit for 18 months. Lines must remain active and in good standing. As a reminder, if you have leased phones and leave us, you'll need to return or purchase the Sprint-owned phone(s) and pay the remaining lease payments due. View your lease agreement for details. Credits applied within 2 bills.

Don't go! We'd miss you too much.

Call 877-628-8191 Chat wth us
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