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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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Written by andrewmackoul

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Sep 20, 2019 10:13 PM
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SilviousSep 20, 2019 10:13 PM
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I just jumped on the XI on Sprint Flex on the BYOD Plan till next April. I plan to pay off then and port out. Is there anything I should be careful pursuing this path?
Sep 20, 2019 10:29 PM
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zcam28Sep 20, 2019 10:29 PM
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Quote from svsfan :
I'm planning to port out 4 lines to Verizon. Right now they offer $250 Mastercard (must keep service for 6 months or Verizon will do charge back) for BOYD with waived activation if done online. Also cash back website offers $75 per new line. This would be good for at least 6 months of service. The best value would be to have 5 lines, cost per line goes down.

Then waiting for Sam's club one day sale in November to upgrade phones and not deal with trade in bill credits from Verizon. Hopefully they will offer $300 as in the past couple years.
How much a month is that per line?
Sep 20, 2019 10:37 PM
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svsfanSep 20, 2019 10:37 PM
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Quote from zcam28 :
How much a month is that per line?
I'm gonna do 5 lines offers cheapest per line. Basic unlimited is $30 per line, you get deproritized during congestestion no hotspot, 480p streaming and 6 months Apple Music. The $40 plan you get like 25gb of premium data, hotspot, 720p streaming and free Apple Music. You can also mix and match so I will do 3 lines at $30 and 2 lines at $40 so $170 plus taxes. I still haven't signed up yet but will do so by this weekend.

4 lines is $5 more per line.

These costs include $10 per line discount with paperless billing and autopay by bank account or debit card.
Sep 20, 2019 11:03 PM
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zcam28Sep 20, 2019 11:03 PM
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Quote from svsfan :
I'm gonna do 5 lines offers cheapest per line. Basic unlimited is $30 per line, you get deproritized during congestestion no hotspot, 480p streaming and 6 months Apple Music. The $40 plan you get like 25gb of premium data, hotspot, 720p streaming and free Apple Music. You can also mix and match so I will do 3 lines at $30 and 2 lines at $40 so $170 plus taxes. I still haven't signed up yet but will do so by this weekend.

4 lines is $5 more per line.

These costs include $10 per line discount with paperless billing and autopay by bank account or debit card.
Have not seen you in a while. Good to see you again. Smilie
Sep 21, 2019 4:13 AM
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unclebisbestSep 21, 2019 4:13 AM
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Quote from aviseqdas :
That's not the plan I am referring to, they had a plan from Walmart recently for $40 you had 8GB+ 17GB bonus data, which is actually showing up for 17GB+ 17GB data for me. I did the multiline we have 4 lines and $30 each with 34 GB LTE data on each line, unlimited talk and text, free unlimited roaming in Mexico and Canada too! You have wait for those deals to come up!
that plan is not relevant to most people. Most carriers have special pricing if you purchase 4 lines under the plan.

Most people here may be looking at a single line or two
Sep 21, 2019 9:23 AM
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Cherga99Sep 21, 2019 9:23 AM
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My employer just started offering a discount for Sprint service under what Sprint calls the "Sprint Works Program". It's $19/month/line for 5 lines for unlimited (doesn't indicate which unlimited in the eligibility email I received". Regardless, it's a good deal. My free byod plan ends on 9/30. Does anyone know if Sprint will allow me to switch to this plan to save the hassle of porting out/in?
Sep 21, 2019 9:07 PM
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patelronak5Sep 21, 2019 9:07 PM
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I have a autopay tomorrow and my benefits ends on 29th sept but my autopay is schedulled on 22nd sept, what is the best way not to pay $60 for month. And keep the same number. And than again switch back to kickstarter plan.. need help very fast. I already cancelled autopay

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Sep 21, 2019 9:14 PM
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comintelSep 21, 2019 9:14 PM
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Quote from patelronak5 :
I have a autopay tomorrow and my benefits ends on 29th sept but my autopay is schedulled on 22nd sept, what is the best way not to pay $60 for month. And keep the same number. And than again switch back to kickstarter plan.. need help very fast. I already cancelled autopay
Just port out to a non-Sprint carrier or mvno such as Ultramobile paygo sold at corporate TMobile stores and some independently-owned stores.
Then sign up for kickstart by calling the number ending in 8777 with port in.

It was not necessary to cancel autopay - you would not have been billed for the higher-priced plan for at least another month. Billing is in arrears (meaning for the prior month) as I recall.
Last edited by comintel September 22, 2019 at 04:28 PM.
Sep 21, 2019 9:52 PM
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micropennySep 21, 2019 9:52 PM
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Quote from comintel :
Just port out to a non-Sprint carrier or mvno such as Ultramobile paygo sold at TMobile stores.
Then sign up for kickstart by calling the number ending in 8777 with port in.

It was not necessary to cancel autopay - you would not have been billed for the higher-priced plan for at least another month. Billing is in arrears (meaning for the prior month) as I recall. Be sure to pay what you owe another way or they may decline your account.
My free BYOD plan also ends on 9/30. One of the lines in the plan is held by a family member who is studying abroad now. Is there a way to port out to another carrier and port back to Sprint Kickstart without swapping the physical SIM card in the phone?
Sep 21, 2019 9:55 PM
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comintelSep 21, 2019 9:55 PM
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Quote from micropenny :
My free BYOD plan also ends on 9/30. One of the lines in the plan is held by a family member who is studying abroad now. Is there a way to port out to another carrier and port back to Sprint Kickstart without swapping the physical SIM card in the phone?
Yes that can work.

Most GSM carriers do not require you to actually insert their sim in any phone.

People port out to the other carrier and back to kickstart without ever touching the Sprint sim.

Sprint is likely to ask you what the sim ICCID is so it may be worth knowing what it is.
Last edited by comintel September 21, 2019 at 03:03 PM.
Sep 21, 2019 10:14 PM
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micropennySep 21, 2019 10:14 PM
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Quote from comintel :
Yes that can work.

Most GSM carriers do not require you to actually insert their sim in any phone.

People port out to the other carrier and back to kickstart without ever touching the Sprint sim.

Sprint is likely to ask you what the sim ICCID is so it may be worth knowing what it is.
Glad to hear that. I do have IMEI and ICCID for every phone in a file. Will proceed with porting to a GSM carrier and porting back to Sprint. Recall someone used to sell T-Mobile virtual SIM on eBay. Not sure if that is still available.
Thanks! Repped.
Sep 21, 2019 10:20 PM
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comintelSep 21, 2019 10:20 PM
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Quote from micropenny :
Glad to hear that. I do have IMEI and ICCID for every phone in a file. Will proceed with porting to a GSM carrier and porting back to Sprint. Recall someone used to sell T-Mobile virtual SIM on eBay. Not sure if that is still available.
Thanks! Repped.
TMobile branded paygo no longer exists as such or is extraordinarily difficult to do now including virtual sims..

Most people are finding it is better to go to a Corporate owned TMobile store and buy the Ultramobile paygo sim for $10 plus $3 now per line. Try to get them to do the port-out for you then and there. Do not pay $10 plus $10 plus $3 as a few stores charged. Should be $13 total not $23 total.
Last edited by comintel September 21, 2019 at 03:25 PM.
Sep 21, 2019 10:25 PM
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micropennySep 21, 2019 10:25 PM
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Quote from comintel :
TMobile branded paygo no longer exists as such or is extraordinarily difficult to do now including virtual sims..

Most people are finding it is better to go to a Corporate owned TMobile store and buy the Ultramobile paygo sim for $10 plus $3 now per line. Sometimes they will do the port-out for you then and there. Do not pay $10 plus $10 plus $3 as a few stores charged. Should be $13 total not $23 total.
How to find out which T-Mobile store is Corporate owned or franchised before heading to the store?
Sep 21, 2019 10:47 PM
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comintelSep 21, 2019 10:47 PM
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Quote from micropenny :
How to find out which T-Mobile store is Corporate owned or franchised before heading to the store?
Probably Corporate ones will show additional departments listed or you could call and ask.

I do not think it is absolutely critical to have a Corporate one but they are just likely to have better service (including selling Ultramobile prepaid) and less likely to overcharge you. You could also call and ask if they sell Prepaid and how much it would be.

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Sep 21, 2019 11:09 PM
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DelightfulDeer153Sep 21, 2019 11:09 PM
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Quote from micropenny :
How to find out which T-Mobile store is Corporate owned or franchised before heading to the store?
If you go to the T-Mobile website and search for stores in your area, you might see "T-Mobile branded store" or "Authorized dealer." Neither of these is a T-Mobile corporate store.

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