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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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akhereJun 2, 2019 1:19 AM
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Quote from ringplusthrottle :
No, no plan change. Still on free plan for winback credits.

what does it mean free plan for winback credits?
i thought winback credits are not for free plan..please explain
Jun 2, 2019 1:56 AM
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WCW2014Jun 2, 2019 1:56 AM
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Quote from SamKQboro :
Should've spent a few minutes reading the wiki post, note 5
https://slickdeals.net/f/10235008-this-post-can-and-should-be-edited-by-users-like-you?p=100910948
So Buried in the FINE PRINT! So you need to be an attorney to do business with Sprint!
However, this was never mentioned by the sales rep. He did not offer at any time this add on. I did not agree to the add on. Sprint just put it on and probably hoped I would not catch it.
Sprint said they would take the $30 off but now I owe $22. What kind of math does Sprint use?
Last edited by WCW2014 June 1, 2019 at 07:00 PM.
Jun 2, 2019 1:58 AM
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SamKQboroJun 2, 2019 1:58 AM
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Quote from WCW2014 :
So Buried in the FINE PRINT/
However, this was never mentioned by the sales rep. He did not offer at any time this add on. I did not agree to the add on. Sprint just put it on and probably hoped I would not catch it.
They shouldn't have at all but that's why all of us stressed reading the wikipost, it's colorful print and not fine.
Jun 2, 2019 2:04 AM
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comintelJun 2, 2019 2:04 AM
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Quote from ringplusthrottle :
No, no plan change. Still on free plan for winback credits.
Wow I wonder if you can use the credits, though, if they are service credits only. Maybe you can save them up and use them against future plan fees after it eventually switches to paid status, if they can be carried forward!
Last edited by comintel June 1, 2019 at 08:03 PM.
Jun 2, 2019 3:31 AM
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ringplusthrottleJun 2, 2019 3:31 AM
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Quote from comintel :
Wow I wonder if you can use the credits, though, if they are service credits only. Maybe you can save them up and use them against future plan fees after it eventually switches to paid status, if they can be carried forward!
They are already starting to be used against the monthly free plan Sprint surcharge. I should be able to keep any credit I received more than 30 days before I port out of any line in the future, which won't be for another couple months.
Jun 2, 2019 3:35 AM
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comintelJun 2, 2019 3:35 AM
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Quote from ringplusthrottle :
They are already starting to be used against the monthly free plan Sprint surcharge. I should be able to keep any credit I received more than 30 days before I port out of any line in the future, which won't be for another couple months.
Wow I see you have already figured out the nuts and bolts of this.

That is very helpful to know about how service credits work!
Last edited by comintel June 1, 2019 at 08:46 PM.
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Jun 2, 2019 11:57 AM
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Quote from ringplusthrottle :
They are already starting to be used against the monthly free plan Sprint surcharge. I should be able to keep any credit I received more than 30 days before I port out of any line in the future, which won't be for another couple months.
Sorry, I can't find your original post. Can you please recap what you did? How many lines? Did you set a cancellation date or port out (and to where)? Thanks.

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Jun 4, 2019 1:59 PM
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comintelJun 4, 2019 1:59 PM
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Quote from ringplusthrottle :
They are already starting to be used against the monthly free plan Sprint surcharge. I should be able to keep any credit I received more than 30 days before I port out of any line in the future, which won't be for another couple months.
I was thinking about that, and I saw similar wording on the web site, but I think that may just mean you can keep them all right, but in my opinion you would still not be able to use (most of) them. In other words, just saying you can keep them does not imply you can convert them to cash or refund them.

So I am still afraid they would be largely useless, except with respect to the very small amount that could be applied to the surcharge, would be a minimal amount.

I hope I am wrong.

But, "nothing ventured, nothing gained", and, either way, I congratulate you on experimenting!
Last edited by comintel June 4, 2019 at 07:02 AM.
Jun 4, 2019 2:42 PM
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alpatchinaoJun 4, 2019 2:42 PM
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My 1 year is completing soon thought of reusing visiting thread for options seems plan no more exist Frown
Jun 4, 2019 2:43 PM
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comintelJun 4, 2019 2:43 PM
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Quote from alpatchinao :
My 1 year is completing soon thought of reusing visiting thread for options seems plan no more exist Frown
Port out and you will get some Sprint offers but only AFTER you port out.
Last edited by comintel June 4, 2019 at 09:20 AM.
Jun 4, 2019 8:02 PM
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ICQsJun 4, 2019 8:02 PM
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My free Sprint BYOD year is coming to an end...thinking of switching to Google Fi and wondering if I want to keep the same number and start the process, will Sprint charge an ETF?
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comintelJun 4, 2019 11:10 PM
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Quote from ICQs :
My free Sprint BYOD year is coming to an end...thinking of switching to Google Fi and wondering if I want to keep the same number and start the process, will Sprint charge an ETF?
Just port out to Fi or to anyone else. That is the easiest way to end it. There is no ETF or other charge of any kind unless you bought a phone from Sprint.
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Jun 5, 2019 4:29 PM
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D3athstrikeJun 5, 2019 4:29 PM
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Quote from comintel :
Just port out to Fi or to anyone else. That is the easiest way to end it. There is no ETF or other charge of any kind unless you bought a phone from Sprint.
Do you know how long the retention deals stay on the account? Can I ride another deal for say 3 months before coming back to Sprint? Or does it have to be within 1 month of cancellation?
Jun 5, 2019 4:38 PM
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comintelJun 5, 2019 4:38 PM
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Quote from D3athstrike :
Do you know how long the retention deals stay on the account? Can I ride another deal for say 3 months before coming back to Sprint? Or does it have to be within 1 month of cancellation?
There are no great retention deals right now.

There is a good recovery deal, which means you have to port out first, and only then are you are eligible (or at least order a cancellation).

For that offer, see https://www.sprint.com/en/landing...print.html

As to how long you would be eligible, they could withdraw the offer at any time. I think they would only deal on a "Now" basis. You can call and ask though at the number given there. Probably they will not know either though. They will just put your number in the computer and it will say you are not eligible (yet) because you have not ported out or cancelled yet.

Maybe you can ask them if you had ported out 3 months ago, would you still be eligible.

I would not be surprised if 3 months ago still qualifies right now, but am just guessing.
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Jun 5, 2019 4:45 PM
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D3athstrikeJun 5, 2019 4:45 PM
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Quote from comintel :
There are no great retention deals right now.

There is a good recovery deal, which means you have to port out first, and only then are you are eligible (or at least order a cancellation).

For that offer, see https://www.sprint.com/en/landing...print.html

As to how long you would be eligible, they could withdraw the offer at any time. I think they would only deal on a "Now" basis. You can call and ask though at the number given there. Probably they will not know either though. They will just put your number in the computer and it will say you are not eligible (yet) because you have not ported out or cancelled yet.

Maybe you can ask them if you had ported out 3 months ago, would you still be eligible.

I would not be surprised if 3 months ago still qualifies right now but am just guessing.
I put in a request last week and finally today they placed my account for cancellation on the last day of the billing cycle. Should I call back the same number I used to put in the cancellation requestion (retentions) for deals or that number on the webpage you've linked? I'm trying to do what ringplusthrottle did to some extent.

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