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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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Jul 7, 2019 5:24 AM
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r2mboJul 7, 2019 5:24 AM
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after getting the service credit did anyone try changing the plan? will the service credit stay?
Jul 7, 2019 6:10 AM
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comintelJul 7, 2019 6:10 AM
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Quote from r2mbo :
after getting the service credit did anyone try changing the plan? will the service credit stay?
You can only use the credits with a regular plan. It says that it cannot be combined with another special offer: "May not be combined with other offers"

(KickStart is a special offer by the way).

There are only so many regular plans to begin with so this probably makes the credits side of this probably useless for most people (apart from small credits for KickStart that were given earlier) unless they have multiple lines at least.

I would say any plan you could switch to would have to be another regular plan, not a special offer.

They will also allow you to have KickStart but not (according to most reports) the $100 or $250 credits in that case, because KickStart is a special offer.
Last edited by comintel July 7, 2019 at 01:01 PM.
Jul 8, 2019 3:29 AM
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r2mboJul 8, 2019 3:29 AM
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Quote from comintel :
You can only use the credits with a regular plan. It says that it cannot be combined with another special offer: "May not be combined with other offers"

(KickStart is a special offer by the way).

There are only so many regular plans to begin with so this probably makes the credits side of this probably useless for most people (apart from small credits for KickStart that were given earlier) unless they have multiple lines at least.

I would say any plan you could switch to would have to be another regular plan, not a special offer.

They will also allow you to have KickStart but not (according to most reports) the $100 or $250 credits in that case, because KickStart is a special offer.
gotcha. I am on $30 limited data plan. I will stick with it for few more months then
Jul 8, 2019 1:05 PM
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User2270782Jul 8, 2019 1:05 PM
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Our 2 lines (BYOD 1yr free promo) is up at the end of this month. We've been happy with the service/reception in our area. Any suggestions to stay with Sprint on a deal? Thanks for your help!
Jul 8, 2019 3:56 PM
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MyNewId22Jul 8, 2019 3:56 PM
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Just added one more line to my free plan with no issues from other Sprint free plan which was ending soon. Followed the proven method of T-Mobile eSIM. Good to go till Apr 2020. Sprint Lady also said that I'm eligible for $250 rebate and pointed me to the website. I submitted the rebate, but I know that requires device on lease so not very confident.
Jul 8, 2019 5:32 PM
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desi_babu_2010Jul 8, 2019 5:32 PM
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Quote from MyNewId22 :
Just added one more line to my free plan with no issues from other Sprint free plan which was ending soon. Followed the proven method of T-Mobile eSIM. Good to go till Apr 2020. Sprint Lady also said that I'm eligible for $250 rebate and pointed me to the website. I submitted the rebate, but I know that requires device on lease so not very confident.
ahhhh..id double check on that aril 2002 part

i highly doubt that !!
Jul 8, 2019 5:38 PM
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comintelJul 8, 2019 5:38 PM
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Quote from MyNewId22 :
Just added one more line to my free plan with no issues from other Sprint free plan which was ending soon. Followed the proven method of T-Mobile eSIM. Good to go till Apr 2020. Sprint Lady also said that I'm eligible for $250 rebate and pointed me to the website. I submitted the rebate, but I know that requires device on lease so not very confident.
Quote from desi_babu_2010 :
ahhhh..id double check on that aril 2002 part

i highly doubt that !!
And they will not get the rebate either unfortunately.

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Jul 9, 2019 11:06 AM
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mser4funJul 9, 2019 11:06 AM
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TMobile offers a discount match up to $30 for two or more lines. Would this discounted plan work to convince TMobile to give me that $30 discount?
Jul 9, 2019 4:27 PM
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comintelJul 9, 2019 4:27 PM
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Quote from mser4fun :
TMobile offers a discount match up to $30 for two or more lines. Would this discounted plan work to convince TMobile to give me that $30 discount?
The eligible categories of discount are listed here:
https://www.t-mobile.com/offers/discount-program

and this is not among them.
Jul 10, 2019 6:40 PM
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unclebisbestJul 10, 2019 6:40 PM
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Ughhh. Called the retentions number today at 844-382-3317 and asked to cancel effective the last free day of my plan (7/31)

The rep said you can't schedule that in advance - you just need to call back on the date and cancel.

Did Sprint change their policy or is this rep giving me the runaround.

I will try back a different time but wondered if anyone else has experienced this

Thanks
Jul 10, 2019 6:43 PM
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comintelJul 10, 2019 6:43 PM
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Quote from unclebisbest :
Ughhh. Called the retentions number today at 844-382-3317 and asked to cancel effective the last free day of my plan (7/31)

The rep said you can't schedule that in advance - you just need to call back on the date and cancel.

Did Sprint change their policy or is this rep giving me the runaround.

I will try back a different time but wondered if anyone else has experienced this

Thanks
Call again and just ask what date the cancellation will be effective if you make it today that will give you some time to port out. That is probably a better way of putting it that they will understand. Cancellations that are called in are (almost) never effective immediately so this is a normal conversation to have with the rep anyway.

I think it just came up in your case because it is getting close to 7/31 for you so dates are more constrained..

It will usually be the end of your billing period (which will work fine also).

Do not worry if it has to be into the paid period as you can always port out by 7/31 anyway worst case.
Last edited by comintel July 10, 2019 at 01:26 PM.
Jul 10, 2019 7:38 PM
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unclebisbestJul 10, 2019 7:38 PM
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Quote from comintel :
Call again and just ask what date the cancellation will be effective if you make it today that will give you some time to port out. That is probably a better way of putting it that they will understand.

I think it just came up in your case because it is getting close to 7/31 for you so dates are more constrained..

It will be the end of your billing period (which will work fine also).

Do not worry if it has to be into the paid period as you can always port out by 7/31 anyway worst case.

Cancellations that are called in are (almost) never effective immediately.
OK, thanks

I will try again in a day or so with the revised language.
Just to be safe, I ordered a free SIM kit (via promo code) from US mobile.
I can craft a very cheap (under $10) build your own plan to port out to for a few days if need be once I get the sim cards
Jul 10, 2019 7:47 PM
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comintelJul 10, 2019 7:47 PM
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Quote from unclebisbest :
OK, thanks

I will try again in a day or so with the revised language.
Just to be safe, I ordered a free SIM kit (via promo code) from US mobile.
I can craft a very cheap (under $10) build your own plan to port out to for a few days if need be once I get the sim cards
Very good!

You can always port out if need be and still get the Recovery offer or just start over by creating new KickStart lines via porting in. You do not have to be off 45 days for KickStart.

The extra steps are just to attempt to save porting out and in.

Keep an eye out that KickStart does not end their offer temporarily, as they have done a number of times.
Last edited by comintel July 10, 2019 at 09:02 PM.
Jul 11, 2019 9:28 AM
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cawe14Jul 11, 2019 9:28 AM
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Hi,

My free 1 year plan will be expired on 07/31/2019.

However, my Sprint monthly billing beginning date is the 18th day of every month.

Does anybody know how much Sprint will charge me from 07/18/2019 to 08/17/2019?

Thanks in advance!

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Jul 12, 2019 2:31 AM
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iwheelaJul 12, 2019 2:31 AM
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Finally ported over my main Verizon number a week ago to this BYOD Sprint plan. Took 4 hours with zero service but they worked it out after a few calls to Sprint. NOT a good start. (Original girl that started the port was absolutely pissed I called in after 4 hours of no service during the port. Guess she lost some sort of commission.)

I'm in the Washington, DC area about 7 miles via a bird. I have an unlocked Note 9 from Samsung. I have downloaded Network Cell Info Pro and Signal Check Pro to see network performance.

Unless something is wrong with the phone, or these paid signal apps are wrong, this network is just a complete joke. I get 1 bar at home and most of the time it goes to wifi calling only. When I'm out and about, the signal apps constantly alerts me to lost connection. I can't surf the internet to save my life anywhere. And if by chance it does load a page, it takes like 3 minutes.

When I'm at home and it uses wifi calling, the callers say I'm barely legible and can't really have a conversation.

Again maybe it's the phone, but damn this is the worst service I've ever seen by any company. Ever. In a major metro area no less. Just speechless.
iwheela
PS. I may try cheap Sprint MVNO with my old iPhone and see if coverage is better. Can't fathom this is really their network quality.

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