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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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Sep 12, 2019 5:29 PM
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SamKQboroSep 12, 2019 5:29 PM
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Quote from DisciplineHedge :
Is the best way currently to jump from BYOD (mine expires 9/30) to Kickstart $25 plan, to transfer to TMo just as we originally did it with getting another BYOD line, or using Google Voice?

I've read back quite a few pages, and I'm still unsure.
There's a mention of it a few posts back of our very own's "@Comintel Method"
https://slickdeals.net/f/10235008-sprint-byod-1-year-unlimited-talk-text-data-free-w-eligible-device-sim-req?page=2719
Sep 12, 2019 6:03 PM
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user1121345Sep 12, 2019 6:03 PM
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So, it turns out the IMEI I used to sign up for an additional Kickstart line actually came from a generator...

First, how will I switch to the correct IMEI once I have the physical phone in possession? What are the steps?

Second, how long do I have from the day I added the line online before it's too late to get the phone in my hands and activate it? Is there a deadline?
Sep 12, 2019 8:35 PM
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comintelSep 12, 2019 8:35 PM
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Quote from DeputyStankus :
So, it turns out the IMEI I used to sign up for an additional Kickstart line actually came from a generator...

First, how will I switch to the correct IMEI once I have the physical phone in possession? What are the steps?

Second, how long do I have from the day I added the line online before it's too late to get the phone in my hands and activate it? Is there a deadline?
Theoretically you would just do an IMEI swap (Chat or online) but I do not know a way to do that without being able to receive a confirmation SMS on the phone you are swapping off because usually they want that in my experience.

There have only been a couple of instances of people being cancelled for inactivity so we do not know what criteria they apply.
Last edited by comintel September 12, 2019 at 03:22 PM.
Sep 12, 2019 9:09 PM
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neomitsSep 12, 2019 9:09 PM
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Can I transfer a line from a separate BYOD account to my BYOD account that has a later expiration? Or do I have to go through the whole port out port in process?
Sep 12, 2019 9:16 PM
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comintelSep 12, 2019 9:16 PM
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Quote from neomits :
Can I transfer a line from a separate BYOD account to my BYOD account that has a later expiration? Or do I have to go through the whole port out port in process?
You have to port out port in.
Sep 12, 2019 9:22 PM
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unclesamsSep 12, 2019 9:22 PM
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I tried 3 times to convert to $25 kickstart plan by calling recovery but was unsuccessful each time even though could see cancellation date listed. The best they could offer was $35 kickstart plan. So finally today I ported my number to Paygo ultramobile.

Now the question is how quickly I can port back to Sprint $25 Kickstart plan. I am assuming i will have to use a different SSN if it is within 45 days.

Also, can it be done online or is calling the only option.
Sep 12, 2019 9:45 PM
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comintelSep 12, 2019 9:45 PM
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Quote from unclesams :
I tried 3 times to convert to $25 kickstart plan by calling recovery but was unsuccessful each time even though could see cancellation date listed. The best they could offer was $35 kickstart plan. So finally today I ported my number to Paygo ultramobile.

Now the question is how quickly I can port back to Sprint $25 Kickstart plan. I am assuming i will have to use a different SSN if it is within 45 days.

Also, can it be done online or is calling the only option.
It is $35 now less $10 BYOD credit, net $25. Those reps need some education. Tell them to check out the new $10 BYOD credit that goes with the $35 price (actually $40 less $5 autopay credit less $10 BYOD credit). Maybe they feel they cannot offer the $10 BYOD credit because it is another offer. I will update my post on that.

But now that you have ported out, you can port right back in with the same SSN. There is no 45 day wait for Kickstart (it requires only a new line, not a new customer SSN as was required for other offers). You can do it by phone to 866-782-8777 or online but you will probably run into problems if you do it online because of the older account needing manual processing. So might as well just call because you are likely to end up having to call anyway.
Last edited by comintel September 12, 2019 at 03:26 PM.

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Sep 12, 2019 10:30 PM
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comintelSep 12, 2019 10:30 PM
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Quote from SamKQboro :
There's a mention of it a few posts back of our very own's "@Comintel Method"
https://slickdeals.net/f/10235008-sprint-byod-1-year-unlimited-talk-text-data-free-w-eligible-device-sim-req?page=2719
Quote from DisciplineHedge :
Is the best way currently to jump from BYOD (mine expires 9/30) to Kickstart $25 plan, to transfer to TMo just as we originally did it with getting another BYOD line, or using Google Voice?

I've read back quite a few pages, and I'm still unsure.
Right now Recovery seems to be unaware of the new $10 monthly BYOD credit for new $35 Kickstart V3. It may be easiest to just port out and back in for now until that gets straightened out.

Google Voice costs $20 so most people are still using TMobile / Ultramobile.
Last edited by comintel September 12, 2019 at 06:13 PM.
Sep 12, 2019 10:53 PM
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unclesamsSep 12, 2019 10:53 PM
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Quote from comintel :
It is $35 now less $10 BYOD credit, net $25. Those reps need some education. Tell them to check out the new $10 BYOD credit that goes with the $35 price (actually $40 less $5 autopay credit less $10 BYOD credit). Maybe they feel they cannot offer the $10 BYOD credit because it is another offer. I will update my post on that.

But now that you have ported out, you can port right back in with the same SSN. There is no 45 day wait for Kickstart (it requires only a new line, not a new customer SSN as was required for other offers). You can do it by phone to 866-782-8777 or online but you will probably run into problems if you do it online because of the older account needing manual processing. So might as well just call because you are likely to end up having to call anyway.
I ported out to Ultramobile 3 hours ago. Can I do it right now or do I have to wait till tomorrow.
Sep 12, 2019 10:58 PM
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comintelSep 12, 2019 10:58 PM
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Quote from unclesams :
I ported out to Ultramobile 3 hours ago. Can I do it right now or do I have to wait till tomorrow.
You can do it right away if you are confident everything is set.
Last edited by comintel September 12, 2019 at 06:12 PM.
Sep 13, 2019 3:25 AM
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wiggerbrandSep 13, 2019 3:25 AM
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Quote from comintel :
Right now Recovery seems to be unaware of the new $10 monthly BYOD credit for new $35 Kickstart V3. It may be easiest to just port out and back in for now until that gets straightened out.

Google Voice costs $20 so most people are still using TMobile / Ultramobile.
My Sprint BYOD planing ending at end of this month. Can you give me a quick explanation of porting out? I've never done before. Is this basically signing up for a 1 mo plan with someone else like Ultramobile? This effectively closes my current sprint account. Then I call sprint back and ask to sign up under Sprint KickStart.

In that case, I'm guessing I will have to pay for the 1mo @ ultramobile bc of the initial port (looks like $19 to me EDIT...looks like I could port to the $3 paygo instead).

Does this sound right? Thanks in advance.
Last edited by wiggerbrand September 12, 2019 at 08:36 PM.
Sep 13, 2019 3:36 AM
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comintelSep 13, 2019 3:36 AM
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Quote from wiggerbrand :
My Sprint BYOD planing ending at end of this month. Can you give me a quick explanation of porting out? I've never done before. Is this basically signing up for a 1 mo plan with someone else like Ultramobile? This effectively closes my current sprint account. Then I call sprint back and ask to sign up under Sprint KickStart.

In that case, I'm guessing I will have to pay for the 1mo @ ultramobile bc of the initial port (looks like $19 to me OR maybe the $3 paygo option is possible???).

Does this sound right? Thanks in advance.
You got it right.
But is $3 paygo for a month plus cost of sim.

https://www.ultramobile.com/paygo/

I see Ultramobile sims cheap on EBay by the way,
Last edited by comintel September 12, 2019 at 09:08 PM.
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wiggerbrandSep 13, 2019 3:40 AM
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Thanks!!
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dashaSep 13, 2019 6:29 PM
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I have a question for additional lines to be added. Do they also need to be port-in numbers? Or maybe new numbers assigned by Sprint? Last time when I ported in a second line, the guy over the phone wanted to generate a new number for my device without asking for any port-in info at first. Thanks a lot!

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SuperBalooSep 13, 2019 6:39 PM
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Are we eligible to get the $200 gift Master card for adding line to this free plan

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