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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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Guess they are finally valuing their service quality at zero dollars!! Having unfortunate experience of being a sprint customer, I wholeheartedly concur with the valuation of their service.
Can I cancel after the first year?
Hi! I have ten specific questions that only pertain to my individual circumstances. I epitomize laziness and my sense of entitlement is impervious to reason. Therefore it is the responsibility of anyone and everyone who reads this to find the answers to my questions.

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Quote from svsfan :
If you have 4-5 lines port to Verizon and get $250 boyd Mastercard plus $75 per line with urlhasbeenblocked. Will pay for 6-9 months service. Need to stay for six months for Mastercard but will get approved within 45 days and receive MasterCard within 8 weeks.
So, if you port 5 lines to a new account you should get the Verizon Mastercard $250x5=$1250 and the urlhasbeenblocked $75x5=$375 for a total of $1625/12=$135.42/month
The Verizon cost for 5 lines is $150/mo+taxes/fees (probably around $10/line=$50/month), so the net cost for the 5 lines would be about $65/month depending on the local fees/taxes.
That's about $13/line/month, not bad for a money sucking company like Verizon.
Now, the urlhasbeenblocked thing may be per order and that complicates things.

The problem is the +/- $200/mo after the year is over.
OR you can stay with Verizon for the minimum commitment of 6 months to get the Mastercard and look elsewhere, in which case it'll be a bit cheaper depending on the price of new service that you find.

If anyone has tried this and can clarify things please do!

This is the Verizon $250 thread here:

https://slickdeals.net/f/13486321-verizon-byod-line-250-master-card-on-smartphone-100-on-tablet?page...

If this Verizon offer is available next April or so when the free Sprint thing expires it may be worth looking into.
Or perhaps by then there would be a new competitive offer from the merged Sprint/T-Mo company.
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quantecipher
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Quote from mpkb :
So only need to hang around for 2 months, not six?

Is the deal known to be good for all plans, like prepaid $35 ?
Six months. Verizon is famous for charge back if you don't follow their rules. Postpaid only.

Promotion:
Bring your 4G or 5G Smartphone, get $250

Purchase Dates:
12/07/2019 through 12/31/2019

Eligibility Requirements:

BYOD 4G/5G Smartphone
New Line Required
Port In Required
Unlimited Plan Required
Consumer Accounts only

Customers receive a $250 Mastercard® Prepaid Card when you port-in your number from any wireless carrier to a postpaid Verizon consumer account, and activate your own 4G or 5G Smartphone on an Unlimited plan between 12/7/19 - 12/31/19. All required materials must be submitted within 30 days of activation and your device must remain activated for 45 consecutive days. We reserve the right to chargeback the amount of the Mastercard® Prepaid Card if service is cancelled within 6 months. May not be combined with other promotional offers. Your Prepaid Mastercard will be mailed via the U.S. Postal Service within 8 weeks after receipt of claim and will be mailed to the billing address on file with Verizon Wireless. This card is issued by SUNRISE BANKS N.A., Member FDIC, pursuant to a license from Mastercard International Incorporated. Mastercard is a registered trade mark of Mastercard International Incorporated. Cards will not have cash access and can be used everywhere MasterCard debit cards are accepted.
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Quote from HunterOne :
So, if you port 5 lines to a new account you should get the Verizon Mastercard $250x5=$1250 and the urlhasbeenblocked $75x5=$375 for a total of $1625/12=$135.42/month
The Verizon cost for 5 lines is $150/mo+taxes/fees (probably around $10/line=$50/month), so the net cost for the 5 lines would be about $65/month depending on the local fees/taxes.
That's about $13/line/month, not bad for a money sucking company like Verizon.
Now, the urlhasbeenblocked thing may be per order and that complicates things.

The problem is the +/- $200/mo after the year is over.
OR you can stay with Verizon for the minimum commitment of 6 months to get the Mastercard and look elsewhere, in which case it'll be a bit cheaper depending on the price of new service that you find.

If anyone has tried this and can clarify things please do!

This is the Verizon $250 thread here:

https://slickdeals.net/f/13486321-verizon-byod-line-250-master-card-on-smartphone-100-on-tablet?page...

If this Verizon offer is available next April or so when the free Sprint thing expires it may be worth looking into.
Or perhaps by then there would be a new competitive offer from the merged Sprint/T-Mo company.
I did this end of September and got $250x5 from Verizon and $75x5 from urlhasbeenblocked. I ported all 5 lines at once at account opening. Taxes are under $5 per line.
Last edited by svsfan December 18, 2019 at 01:32 AM.
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Quote from HunterOne :
So, if you port 5 lines to a new account you should get the Verizon Mastercard $250x5=$1250 and the urlhasbeenblocked $75x5=$375 for a total of $1625/12=$135.42/month
The Verizon cost for 5 lines is $150/mo+taxes/fees (probably around $10/line=$50/month), so the net cost for the 5 lines would be about $65/month depending on the local fees/taxes.
That's about $13/line/month, not bad for a money sucking company like Verizon.
Now, the urlhasbeenblocked thing may be per order and that complicates things.

The problem is the +/- $200/mo after the year is over.
OR you can stay with Verizon for the minimum commitment of 6 months to get the Mastercard and look elsewhere, in which case it'll be a bit cheaper depending on the price of new service that you find.

If anyone has tried this and can clarify things please do!

This is the Verizon $250 thread here:

https://slickdeals.net/f/13486321-verizon-byod-line-250-master-card-on-smartphone-100-on-tablet?page...

If this Verizon offer is available next April or so when the free Sprint thing expires it may be worth looking into.
Or perhaps by then there would be a new competitive offer from the merged Sprint/T-Mo company.
If u have 5 lines.
Why wait till April, port now and get a free plan till june.
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Do i need to port out to qualify for Kickstart? Our free year ends 12/31 for 2 lines. What kind of pricing am I looking at if I dont port out?
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Quote from david61983 :
Do i need to port out to qualify for Kickstart? Our free year ends 12/31 for 2 lines. What kind of pricing am I looking at if I dont port out?
"$60/mo. for line 1, $40/mo. for line 2 and $20/mo./line for lines 3-5 with AutoPay" after the free plan ends.

Yes you have to port out (or cancel) to be eligible for Kickstart. Well, you could try Retentions at 844-382-3317 in case they will help but I doubt it.

In actual fact, you can cancel and rescind and switch to Kickstart via "Come back to Sprint" without actually leaving but it is tricky -there is a link in the Wiki. Sprint staff will *not* help you do this or discuss it.
Last edited by comintel December 18, 2019 at 07:16 AM.
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People looking into plans to go to when their Sprint deal is up may want to look into the current T-Mobile 20% Friends & Family deal, expiring 12/31/19 I believe. It would require knowing a T-Mobile employee who will provide you with a code, or you may be able to get a code in an alternate way. 20% discount on an eligible Magenta plan for life. See at

https://slickdeals.net/f/13691825-new-t-mobile-customers-20-friends-and-family-hookup-is-back#commentsBox

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Quote from david61983 :
Do i need to port out to qualify for Kickstart? Our free year ends 12/31 for 2 lines. What kind of pricing am I looking at if I dont port out?
I don't think there was a 12/31/19 expiration date. The expiration date changed from 11/30/19 to 1/31/20 on about 11/9/18. The expiration date and prices when free plan ends is shown on bill under plans/equipment. See comintel comment about kickstart.
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Quote from HunterOne :
So, if you port 5 lines to a new account you should get the Verizon Mastercard $250x5=$1250 and the urlhasbeenblocked $75x5=$375 for a total of $1625/12=$135.42/month
The Verizon cost for 5 lines is $150/mo+taxes/fees (probably around $10/line=$50/month), so the net cost for the 5 lines would be about $65/month depending on the local fees/taxes.
That's about $13/line/month, not bad for a money sucking company like Verizon.
Now, the urlhasbeenblocked thing may be per order and that complicates things.

The problem is the +/- $200/mo after the year is over.
OR you can stay with Verizon for the minimum commitment of 6 months to get the Mastercard and look elsewhere, in which case it'll be a bit cheaper depending on the price of new service that you find.

If anyone has tried this and can clarify things please do!

This is the Verizon $250 thread here:

https://slickdeals.net/f/13486321-verizon-byod-line-250-master-card-on-smartphone-100-on-tablet?page...

If this Verizon offer is available next April or so when the free Sprint thing expires it may be worth looking into.
Or perhaps by then there would be a new competitive offer from the merged Sprint/T-Mo company.
your calculations here are based off a 12 month stay with Verizon.

the Verizon BYOD deal only requires you to stay for 6 months.

$1625/12=$135.42/month
$1625/6=$270.83/month

I'm not for sure, but if the deal is still around in June/July, you might be able to do the port out/port in again under a new SS like we did here.
Last edited by dmart9 December 18, 2019 at 09:00 AM.
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Quote from dmart9 :
your calculations here are based off a 12 month stay with Verizon.

the Verizon BYOD deal only requires you to stay for 6 months.

$1625/12=$135.42/month
$1625/6=$270.83/month

I'm not for sure, but if the deal is still around in June/July, you might be able to do the port out/port in again under a new SS like we did here.

Of course, you're right as I mentioned above: "OR you can stay with Verizon for the minimum commitment of 6 months to get the Mastercard and look elsewhere, in which case it'll be a bit cheaper depending on the price of new service that you find."

Now, the porting thing has become far more expensive with the major cell companies as many here used and did in the past few years. For instance with Verizon prepaid it costs $50.
So, one must hunt and find other ways to port out that are not expensive and easy to do.
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Question. I picked up an s10e from Fleabay. Waited 50 days and now chatting to get an unlock code. Asked where i bought it. I said not sure maybe best buy. They say there is a balance due from best buy. And i need to contact them. Anyone with advice before i call BB. The fleabay site is a reputable seller who sells many many devices.
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Quote from hodaddy :
Question. I picked up an s10e from Fleabay. Waited 50 days and now chatting to get an unlock code. Asked where i bought it. I said not sure maybe best buy. They say there is a balance due from best buy. And i need to contact them. Anyone with advice before i call BB. The fleabay site is a reputable seller who sells many many devices.
did u activate phone on an active line. and then wait 50 days?
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Quote from desi_babu_2010 :
did u activate phone on an active line. and then wait 50 days?
Yes I swapped it on to an active line and waited 50 days
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Yes I swapped it on to an active line and waited 50 days
odd that they let u activate on line, while a balance due from BB.

especially when bought from a reputable ebay dealer

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Quote from desi_babu_2010 :
odd that they let u activate on line, while a balance due from BB.

especially when bought from a reputable ebay dealer
Right? So WTH

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