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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 24, 2019 11:03 PM
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holly_mollySep 24, 2019 11:03 PM
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Quote from slkmaster2000 :
My promo is ending on 11/30. Wonder where everyone is going? Best I was able to find was tello 1gb plan for $10. Is there anything cheaper/better?
hello mobile is another alternative
Sep 24, 2019 11:36 PM
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comintelSep 24, 2019 11:36 PM
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Quote from tihomirbg :
What number did you call to add a line? I need to add 2 lines more before my free 1yr service expires
It is the same number as always:

866-782-8777

Numerous people here add lines that way.

Note new lines get the same expiry date as your first line so adding lines will NOT extend your free year.

When your original free line expires, so will any lines you have added.

So this will do you no good if your original lines are about to expire.
Last edited by comintel September 24, 2019 at 08:54 PM.
Sep 24, 2019 11:39 PM
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comintelSep 24, 2019 11:39 PM
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Quote from RF.23 :
using t-moble sim with online activation is absolutely the easiest as the steps are very clear. once you activated with $10 internet plan, your t-mobile account will be printed at the confirmation page. using that along with your t-mobile PIN to port back to Sprint then. A t-mobile sim can be had for free from an Apple store or get one at t-mobile store (free or some charge).

I just recently did the porting this way and no issue was found. the porting (out and in) was quick. and as someone pointed out, you don't even have to touch the spritn sim (or t--mobile GSM sim at all, just needs its sim #).
Thanks for sharing!
Sep 25, 2019 6:29 AM
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scmr2Sep 25, 2019 6:29 AM
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Quote from tihomirbg :
What number did you call to add a line? I need to add 2 lines more before my free 1yr service expires
​The number in the FAQ, 866-782-8777.
Sep 25, 2019 1:04 PM
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drdomoreSep 25, 2019 1:04 PM
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It was good while it lasted. My plan with three lines expires 9/30. FWIW, I am porting two of the numbers to Tello (1gb data & unlimited minutes & text plan for $10/Mo) and one to Mint Mobile (T-mobile MVNO; 3mo,3gb,unlimited mins&text for $45). On Tello had 15% off coupon (via google). Porting one to Mint as I have an unlocked iphone8plus from ATT that can only work with ATT or TMobile.

One of my iphone6 that was on Sprint plan has a battery that does not hold a charge. I called Apple support and they told me it's out of warranty. Told me to take it to a 3rd party repair shop where it will cost $50 to repair/replace battery. Has anyone done this? Phone is fine otherwise so I don't want to recycle it. Or am I better off buying a new phone?
Sep 25, 2019 1:15 PM
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SamKQboroSep 25, 2019 1:15 PM
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Quote from drdomore :
It was good while it lasted. My plan with three lines expires 9/30. FWIW, I am porting two of the numbers to Tello (1gb data & unlimited minutes & text plan for $10/Mo) and one to Mint Mobile (T-mobile MVNO; 3mo,3gb,unlimited mins&text for $45). On Tello had 15% off coupon (via google). Porting one to Mint as I have an unlocked iphone8plus from ATT that can only work with ATT or TMobile.

One of my iphone6 that was on Sprint plan has a battery that does not hold a charge. I called Apple support and they told me it's out of warranty. Told me to take it to a 3rd party repair shop where it will cost $50 to repair/replace battery. Has anyone done this? Phone is fine otherwise so I don't want to recycle it. Or am I better off buying a new phone?
If you have an Apple store nearby, make an appointment and have them replace it, or you can send it in to them. The turnaround is fairly quick if you're not in a rush.
https://support.apple.com/iphone/...tery-power
Sep 25, 2019 1:20 PM
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skafloneSep 25, 2019 1:20 PM
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Quote from comintel :
It may still be possible to make it work then. However he may be adding a hint that activation may be a problem now in saying "I have no way of processing account activations on my end, sorry." I have a feeling that some people posted that it was painful at best. I think TMobile may be phasing out support for that.

Let us know. if you try it.

I recall that people often had problems with T Mobile support, including long waits on the phone, frequent transfers, etc,

The Utramobile way is probably more sure-fire now......
So this ended up working.

I added a line to my uncle's free account, but they charged me a $30 activation fee. The lady said it was waived but the document she sent showed it and then she started saying she can't do anything because there's no promotion right now to waive.

Wonder if chat will waive the fee. Regardless, thank you and thank you RF.23.
Last edited by skaflone September 25, 2019 at 06:39 AM.

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Sep 25, 2019 1:29 PM
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np1050Sep 25, 2019 1:29 PM
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Quote from holly_molly :
hello mobile is another alternative
I saw that too but the data is not unlimited. Tello gives you slow data after the cap. Also I haven't heard many good things about hello mobile.
Sep 25, 2019 1:32 PM
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np1050Sep 25, 2019 1:32 PM
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Quote from drdomore :
It was good while it lasted. My plan with three lines expires 9/30. FWIW, I am porting two of the numbers to Tello (1gb data & unlimited minutes & text plan for $10/Mo) and one to Mint Mobile (T-mobile MVNO; 3mo,3gb,unlimited mins&text for $45). On Tello had 15% off coupon (via google). Porting one to Mint as I have an unlocked iphone8plus from ATT that can only work with ATT or TMobile.

One of my iphone6 that was on Sprint plan has a battery that does not hold a charge. I called Apple support and they told me it's out of warranty. Told me to take it to a 3rd party repair shop where it will cost $50 to repair/replace battery. Has anyone done this? Phone is fine otherwise so I don't want to recycle it. Or am I better off buying a new phone?
If you're handy with small tools you can probably get a kit and do it yourself for half the price or less. Not hard, I've torn the phone down before. Otherwise just get another used 6. They're super cheap now anyway. Then you have a parts phone too
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holly_mollySep 25, 2019 2:20 PM
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Quote from slkmaster2000 :
I saw that too but the data is not unlimited. Tello gives you slow data after the cap. Also I haven't heard many good things about hello mobile.
Could you please elaborate on hello mobile as i am considering that as an option once my sprint sin arrives. I have used one on trial basis and was considering moving my primary no. To it
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comintelSep 25, 2019 3:45 PM
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Quote from skaflone :
So this ended up working.

I added a line to my uncle's free account, but they charged me a $30 activation fee. The lady said it was waived but the document she sent showed it and then she started saying she can't do anything because there's no promotion right now to waive.

Wonder if chat will waive the fee. Regardless, thank you and thank you RF.23.
Very good.
Yes I would try to get Chat to waive it after the fact, saying you had been told at first that it would be waved.

Also apply for this $200 MasterCard offer:
https://www.sprintpromotionshub.c...NEWLINE719
(No guarantees you will qualify but the easiest way to find out is just apply).
Last edited by comintel September 25, 2019 at 09:11 AM.
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user1121345Sep 25, 2019 4:18 PM
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I'm having massive issues and Sprint is just ignoring me. I've even tried emailing [email protected] buy she hasn't responded a single time. Any tips on actually getting help? Is there an email address for the Kickstart team?
Sep 25, 2019 4:19 PM
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comintelSep 25, 2019 4:19 PM
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Quote from DeputyStankus :
I'm having massive issues and Sprint is just ignoring me. I've even tried emailing [email protected] buy she hasn't responded a single time. Any tips on actually getting help? Is there an email address for the Kickstart team?
What is the issue?
Often people here can help better than Sprint could.
Also how best to pursue an issue depends on what the issue is.
Last edited by comintel September 25, 2019 at 09:22 AM.
Sep 25, 2019 4:45 PM
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tihomirbgSep 25, 2019 4:45 PM
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Quote from comintel :
It is the same number as always:

866-782-8777

Numerous people here add lines that way.

Note new lines get the same expiry date as your first line so adding lines will NOT extend your free year.

When your original free line expires, so will any lines you have added.

So this will do you no good if your original lines are about to expire.
Hold on, I didn't know that about adding a line. I was thinking the new line will have new expiration date and not my original expiration date.

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Sep 25, 2019 4:50 PM
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comintelSep 25, 2019 4:50 PM
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Quote from tihomirbg :
Hold on, I didn't know that about adding a line. I was thinking the new line will have new expiration date and not my original expiration date.
I am glad that at least I was able to see what you were after and let you know that it does not work that way.

It is stated clearly in the Wiki too if you want further confirmation.
Last edited by comintel September 25, 2019 at 09:55 AM.

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