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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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laalaa99stlSep 29, 2019 4:55 PM
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Quote from redRanger :
Quick question here if anyone knows:

I have 5 lines with this free BYOD on my account now, I am approved for 10 lines total (confirmed).
If I add a 6th line with a regular paid plan to this same account, it won't change my 5 freebie lines in any way will it?

I'm actually looking to do this deal to get a G7 and then cancel line right away.

https://slickdeals.net/f/13407376-unlocked-moto-g7-129-99-and-z3-play-99-00-at-bestbuy-with-new-verizon-line-and-cancel

Thanks.
All lines *should* be independent. BUT. If you violate any of their ToS, Sprint can shut down all of your lines and threaten to call the po-po if you even set foot inside one of their stores. I think this only happened to one person though, and he posted the same story to at least three different forums to make it seem like a more widespread problem than it is. I say go for it.
Sep 29, 2019 5:56 PM
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lilei57Sep 29, 2019 5:56 PM
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Quote from fyugioh :
Yes, did it today after getting the sim from ebay.
How to port out to the $10 internet only plan, did you call them or do it online? thanks
Sep 29, 2019 6:51 PM
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lilei57Sep 29, 2019 6:51 PM
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is this the $10 internet plan people talking about?
https://prepaid.t-mobile.com/plan...e-internet
Sep 29, 2019 7:01 PM
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HunterOneSep 29, 2019 7:01 PM
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Quote from fyugioh :
Easiest way is to buy a t-mobile sim from ebay ($1.99). Port-out to $10 internet only plan. Port-in to kick-start. Out of pocket cost is $11.99, everything can be done online.
Data points:

Also did the exact thing yesterday. Very easy all online.
Just make sure you write down the T-Mo account # and the pin you create when you register in case you do not get a T-Mo email.
I ported a line directly to T-Mo from Ting during the online process and then ported this # to the Sprint free plan. Porting took a several hours.
Number was originally with Ting but since Ting is a Sprint reseller it was not eligible for the Sprint free plan, it had to be ported out of Ting.

Activated a new line on the Free BYOD plan.
Activation fee of $30 was NOT waived with rep & supervisor.
Not eligible for the $200 add new line promo.
Porting to Sprint from T-Mo took several minutes.

All these cell companies have gotten wise to this porting game and now they've made it expensive to use their prepaid systems and sims to port #s in and out.
I think AT&T charges $25+ now and the above T-Mo port is $12, and Sprint now charges the $30 activation fee.
Last edited by HunterOne September 29, 2019 at 12:09 PM.
Sep 29, 2019 7:07 PM
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comintelSep 29, 2019 7:07 PM
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Quote from laalaa99stl :
All lines *should* be independent. BUT. If you violate any of their ToS, Sprint can shut down all of your lines and threaten to call the po-po if you even set foot inside one of their stores. I think this only happened to one person though, and he posted the same story to at least three different forums to make it seem like a more widespread problem than it is. I say go for it.
"If you violate any of their ToS"
More likely if you try to defraud them.

Just like if you try to steal something from a store, but they decide not to prosecute,they will send you one of those letters. It is common business practice. Because of the potential liability, they would not do it unless they believe have solid evidence of intend to defraud and the case is signed off on by their lawyers.

Is it possible that the customer was in the right and Sprint in the wrong? Or a mixup? Absolutely. But I would not assume that from one side of the story (as you note). Also I have the impression (could be wrong) that the person in question was at war with Sprint even before the incident.
Last edited by comintel September 29, 2019 at 01:23 PM.
Sep 29, 2019 7:11 PM
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lilei57Sep 29, 2019 7:11 PM
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Quote from HunterOne :
Data points:

Also did the exact thing yesterday. Very easy all online.
Just make sure you write down the T-Mo account # and the pin you create when you register in case you do not get a T-Mo email.
I ported a line directly to T-Mo from Ting during the online process and then ported this # to the Sprint free plan. Porting took a several hours.
Number was originally with Ting but since Ting is a Sprint reseller it was not eligible for the Sprint free plan, it had to be ported out of Ting.

Activated a new line on the Free BYOD plan.
Activation fee of $30 was NOT waived with rep & supervisor.
Not eligible for the $200 add new line promo.
Porting to Sprint from T-Mo took several minutes.

All these cell companies have gotten wise to this porting game and now they've made it expensive to use their prepaid systems and sims to port #s in and out.
I think AT&T charges $25+ now and the above T-Mo port is $12, and Sprint now charges the $30 activation fee.
How did you get the sprint free plan? also is this the plan you used to port to t mobile?
https://prepaid.t-mobile.com/plan...e-internet
Sep 29, 2019 7:16 PM
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comintelSep 29, 2019 7:16 PM
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Quote from HunterOne :
........
Activated a new line on the Free BYOD plan.
Activation fee of $30 was NOT waived with rep & supervisor.
Not eligible for the $200 add new line promo.
........
The terms and conditions of the free plan say activation is free so I would try after the fact with Chat and point that out. You can access the wording in the Internet Archive or elsewhere.

As to "Not eligible for the $200 ", I would apply anyway (and did and it is now "pending").
https://www.sprintpromotionshub.c...NEWLINE719
The reps have nothing to do with that and are an unreliable source of information. They just guess at many things.
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Sep 29, 2019 7:21 PM
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HunterOneSep 29, 2019 7:21 PM
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Quote from lilei57 :
How did you get the sprint free plan? also is this the plan you used to port to t mobile?
https://prepaid.t-mobile.com/plan...e-internet
Your link gives an error but it is the $10 internet only plan you see when you register with T-Mo.
https://prepaid.t-mobile.com/ [t-mobile.com]

Follow the directions of this eBay seller:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/T-Mobile-SIM-card-ICCID-ONLY-DIY-a-new-account-number-for-port-out-FAST-24-... [ebay.com]

I am currently on the Free BYOD 1 Year Free Plan and it expires on 4/30/2020.

I ported to T-Mo from TING, not Sprint but Ting is a Sprint reseller.
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Sep 29, 2019 7:28 PM
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HunterOneSep 29, 2019 7:28 PM
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Quote from comintel :
The terms and conditions of the free plan say activation is free so I would try after the fact with Chat and point that out. You can access the wording in the Internet Archive or elsewhere.

As to "Not eligible for the $200 ", I would apply anyway (and did and it is now "pending").
https://www.sprintpromotionshub.c...NEWLINE719
The reps have nothing to do with that and are an unreliable source of information. They just guess at many things.
Thanks for the info!

I did apply for the $200 promo as you suggest and it also shows pending.
I'll try to challenge the $30 Activation fee but I was surprised that the supervisor wouldn't waive it either.
Perhaps they were confused with the Kickstart plan where the activation fee is NOT waived since they probably do not get many add a line to the Free Plan.
Sep 29, 2019 7:29 PM
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lilei57Sep 29, 2019 7:29 PM
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Quote from HunterOne :
Your link gives an error but it is the $10 internet only plan you see when you register with T-Mo.
https://prepaid.t-mobile.com/

Follow the directions of this eBay seller:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/T-Mobile-SIM-card-ICCID-ONLY-DIY-a-new-account-number-for-port-out-FAST-24-... [ebay.com]

I am currently on the Free BYOD 1 Year Free Plan and it expires on 4/30/2020.

I ported to T-Mo from TING, not Sprint but Ting is a Sprint reseller.
Thank you so much! this is really helpful.
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SamKQboroSep 29, 2019 7:55 PM
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Quote from Genghis_Khan :
You can buy a Ting sim card preloaded with a $30 plan at Target. Sim will cost you $5. With Ting, choose the GSM network which is T-Mobile and not their CDMA which will be Sprint. Once you have made and activated your account online, account number and pin is easy to find.
Thanks & repped, needed a cheap one, ordered it from target for pickup. Might actually use it for a month before porting back over to sprint to my family account.
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Genghis_KhanSep 29, 2019 8:08 PM
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Quote from SamKQboro :
Thanks & repped, needed a cheap one, ordered it from target for pickup. Might actually use it for a month before porting back over to sprint to my family account.
Make sure you choose the GSM network, and you're welcome.
Sep 29, 2019 8:22 PM
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SamKQboroSep 29, 2019 8:22 PM
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Quote from Genghis_Khan :
Make sure you choose the GSM network, and you're welcome.
This the one I had chose, when you posted about it:
https://www.target.com/p/ting-gsm...A-53510949

Does ting ask again during the porting in process?
Sep 29, 2019 8:29 PM
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comintelSep 29, 2019 8:29 PM
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Quote from HunterOne :
Thanks for the info!

I did apply for the $200 promo as you suggest and it also shows pending.
I'll try to challenge the $30 Activation fee but I was surprised that the supervisor wouldn't waive it either.
Perhaps they were confused with the Kickstart plan where the activation fee is NOT waived since they probably do not get many add a line to the Free Plan.
Right - they have cut back on Free Activation promotions generally and it may be arguable the Free plan free activations were time limited or something. I just think that Chat can be pretty generous with credits so may be worth a try.

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Sep 29, 2019 8:31 PM
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Genghis_KhanSep 29, 2019 8:31 PM
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Quote from SamKQboro :
This the one I had chose, when you posted about it:
https://www.target.com/p/ting-gsm...A-53510949

Does ting ask again during the porting in process?
Yeah that's the right card, it says GSM, when you do it online you have to choose that "you have a sim" already.

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