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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 20, 2019 7:41 PM
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comintelJul 20, 2019 7:41 PM
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Quote from unclebisbest :
So an update - after being frustrated because the recovery rep I talked to would not offer the Kickstart plan, I remembered some people reached out via the chat button in the recovery offer.

So I tried that, and they offered me the $25 Kickstart plan no problem.

I will obviously verify that the plan updates on my account at the Sprint website (I assume it may take a bit for that to do so) but if so, I should be good

Just an aside - Sprint makes this too complicated. I get they want people to stay at greater revenue, but why the hoops with the recovery offer and not just offer it in retentions. Oh well...
Great to hear it is working out!

Probably the computer updated overnight to show you were eligible, that's all.

If they let people do it without cancelling first, that would become known and people would take advantage of that who would never have actually cancelled.

They could not have the low-cost Kickstart offer at all if there were a way for existing customers to convert to it too easily. A good fraction of their entire postpaid customer base would convert and they would have a catastrophic loss of revenue.
Last edited by comintel July 20, 2019 at 12:59 PM.
Jul 20, 2019 9:10 PM
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dontknowJul 20, 2019 9:10 PM
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Quote from comintel :
Exactly right.

No you won't pay, but please call and get it from them, not me, since it is a question of dollars and I do not want the responsibility on questions of billing. What counts is the bottom line for your own account, not technical discussion of when pro-rate matters (it is not a factor in your case).,
Thanks for your help.
Jul 20, 2019 11:20 PM
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ringplusthrottleJul 20, 2019 11:20 PM
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Quote from slohasley :
That's good news. Do you have multiple lines, and if so, do you get the discounted price on lines 3-5 until 6/30/2020?
I think there is a misunderstanding. I had the free plan before I scheduled cancellation. Then, I got the recovery $250 per line and removed the scheduled cancellation. My free plan expiration did not change so it is still expiring soon.

Quote from dontknow :
Those of you who too the $250 bonus offer - how does it work? Is it applied to your account over a period of time? Thanks.
First Sprint gives $50 credit per line immediately. Then, every monthly statement, each line gets a $11.12 credit.
Jul 21, 2019 1:39 AM
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dontknowJul 21, 2019 1:39 AM
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Quote from boniam :
Thanks. Confirmed I cannot transfer back from tello. I am feeling fool. Anyway what is the cheapest way to transfer to somewhere else so I can transfer back to sprint. Sprint is working great for me for coverage and I think kick start will still be best option.
How did you confirm this? I didn't realize Tello wouldn't work to port out and back in with. I originally was on Tello when I switched to the byod free plan I'm on now. Sprint accepted that fine so I don't understand the difference?

What did you end up doing?
Jul 21, 2019 4:48 AM
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boniamJul 21, 2019 4:48 AM
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Quote from dontknow :
How did you confirm this? I didn't realize Tello wouldn't work to port out and back in with. I originally was on Tello when I switched to the byod free plan I'm on now. Sprint accepted that fine so I don't understand the difference?

What did you end up doing?
The phone IMEI when entered on sprint site was saying it is already activated in Sprint. Also, customer service confirmed that the comeback offer will not work. I ended up transferring to t-mobile prepaid and then to sprint kickstart.
Jul 21, 2019 5:03 AM
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arsenal_fanJul 21, 2019 5:03 AM
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Quote from boniam :
The phone IMEI when entered on sprint site was saying it is already activated in Sprint. Also, customer service confirmed that the comeback offer will not work. I ended up transferring to t-mobile prepaid and then to sprint kickstart.
How much did transferring to t-mobile prepaid cost you?
Jul 21, 2019 5:10 AM
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boniamJul 21, 2019 5:10 AM
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Quote from arsenal_fan :
How much did transferring to t-mobile prepaid cost you?
You can buy sim number on ebay for $2 and then $3 need to be added. I transferred right-away so didn't care about getting physical sim.

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Jul 21, 2019 5:25 AM
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CHERRLINJul 21, 2019 5:25 AM
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I received an e-mail for a promo : $200 master card if you add a line and keep 2+ Months. Not sure if it YMMV or not. Will give it a try. My BYOD free line still has 6 month. It allow me to add a kickstart line on line. Will it mess up my current free line?
Last edited by CHERRLIN July 20, 2019 at 10:31 PM.
Jul 21, 2019 6:41 AM
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comintelJul 21, 2019 6:41 AM
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Quote from CHERRLIN :
I received an e-mail for a promo : $200 master card if you add a line and keep 2+ Months. Not sure if it YMMV or not. Will give it a try. My BYOD free line still has 6 month. It allow me to add a kickstart line on line. Will it mess up my current free line?
No it should not mess up your existing free line.

Here is the offer.
https://www.sprintpromotionshub.c...NEWLINE719
Last edited by comintel July 20, 2019 at 11:46 PM.
Jul 21, 2019 7:19 AM
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unclebisbestJul 21, 2019 7:19 AM
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Quote from comintel :
Great to hear it is working out!

Probably the computer updated overnight to show you were eligible, that's all.

If they let people do it without cancelling first, that would become known and people would take advantage of that who would never have actually cancelled.

They could not have the low-cost Kickstart offer at all if there were a way for existing customers to convert to it too easily. A good fraction of their entire postpaid customer base would convert and they would have a catastrophic loss of revenue.
Thanks for your assistance

But just to clarify, I was eligible for the recovery offer when I called today (my second cancellation request a few days ago did go through and I received the recovery email) - just that the recovery rep today said that the $25 kickstart plan was not showing as an option for me. But I tried via online chat at most 45 minutes later and that rep gave it to me no problem - she suggested it, I didn't even bring it up

In fact when I called today it sounded like the exact same recovery rep I spoke to a few days ago when I first tried - and the first time a few days ago is when he told me I was not eligible for any recovery offers because my line was showing as active. Today he said I was eligible - but just for the $100 credit and the only way I could get the $25 kickstart offer was to do two lines. That was all strange

And yes, I understand what you are saying about why they make you cancel first.
Last edited by unclebisbest July 21, 2019 at 12:21 AM.
Jul 21, 2019 7:26 AM
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comintelJul 21, 2019 7:26 AM
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Quote from unclebisbest :
Thanks for your assistance

But just to clarify, I was eligible for the recovery offer when I called today (my second cancellation request a few days ago did go through and I received the recovery email) - just that the recovery rep today said that the $25 kickstart plan was not showing as an option for me. But I tried via online chat at most 45 minutes later and that rep gave it to me no problem - she suggested it, I didn't even bring it up

In fact when I called today it sounded like the exact same recovery rep I spoke to a few days ago when I first tried - and the first time a few days ago is when he told me I was not eligible for any recovery offers because my line was showing as active. Today he said I was eligible - but just for the $100 credit and the only way I could get the $25 kickstart offer was to do two lines. That was all strange
Thanks for the details. That is odd! I suspect that guy was just misreading the offer or the offer as shown for your account changed in between. When I called at an earlier date, they said I could have Kickstart with just one line.

Well, people can and should definitely try both ways as need be, and also calling back a few times at different times of day, if they run into issues.
Last edited by comintel July 21, 2019 at 12:59 AM.
Jul 21, 2019 8:12 AM
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bleuspeedJul 21, 2019 8:12 AM
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Quote from comintel :
Thanks for the details. That is odd! I suspect that guy was just misreading the offer or the offer as shown for your account changed in between. When I called at an earlier date, they said I could have Kickstart with just one line.

Well, people can and should definitely try both ways as need be, and also calling back a few times at different times of day, if they run into issues.
Hey comintel, I think you had posted a while back about kickstart possibly adding hostpot. Have you heard anything else about that? Today, just for fun, I tried to add a line and when I got to the page to select a plan, I got 3 options for kickstart - basic for $25 with 500MB hotspot but also a kickstart plus and premium for 35 and 45, along with addition of Hulu, Prime and Tidal and bigger hotspot, incrementally. I was very intrigued and was thinking through it, but had to step away for a bit. Unfortunately the page expired and now I don't see those options any more when I tried again. Wish I had taken a screenshot Frown
Jul 21, 2019 8:28 AM
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comintelJul 21, 2019 8:28 AM
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Quote from ayanster :
Hey comintel, I think you had posted a while back about kickstart possibly adding hostpot. Have you heard anything else about that? Today, just for fun, I tried to add a line and when I got to the page to select a plan, I got 3 options for kickstart - basic for $25 with 500MB hotspot but also a kickstart plus and premium for 35 and 45, along with addition of Hulu, Prime and Tidal and bigger hotspot, incrementally. I was very intrigued and was thinking through it, but had to step away for a bit. Unfortunately the page expired and now I don't see those options any more when I tried again. Wish I had taken a screenshot Frown
That sounds like a variation of the same offer for which someone posted a screenshot before
https://i.imgur.com/ZsTlBkc.png .

I have not seen more. I guess it must still be being test marketed.

It sounds from what you saw that they have added a $45 option since that earlier screenshot.

It is not showing up often for people or there would be more posts.
Last edited by comintel July 21, 2019 at 02:42 AM.
Jul 21, 2019 2:00 PM
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arsenal_fanJul 21, 2019 2:00 PM
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Quote from boniam :
You can buy sim number on ebay for $2 and then $3 need to be added. I transferred right-away so didn't care about getting physical sim.
Thanks

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Jul 21, 2019 4:07 PM
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qwe1234Jul 21, 2019 4:07 PM
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Sprint just won't go away. When i called the retention and offered the $100 billing credit last month, the credit was only $60 and they changed my plan with no my knowledge or permission from
Unlimited - Bring Your Phone - Unlimited Talk, Text & Dat
to
Unlimited Freedom MRC
and charged another $25 on the last statement after i ported the number out.

As this change was in the middle of billing cycle i have to pay twice for the same month.
Last edited by qwe1234 July 21, 2019 at 09:15 AM.

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