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expiredandrewmackoul posted Jun 9, 2017 9:00 PM

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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Jan 16, 2020 11:21 PM
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ELofLAJan 16, 2020 11:21 PM
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Anyone was able to switch directly to the Kickstarter, without porting out and back in ?
Jan 16, 2020 11:40 PM
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comintelJan 16, 2020 11:40 PM
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Quote from el31415 :
Anyone was able to switch directly to the Kickstarter, without porting out and back in ?
Jan 16, 2020 11:49 PM
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ELofLAJan 16, 2020 11:49 PM
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Thanks actually it look easier than port out and port back in.
Will be following these step, calling right now as my plan billing is approaching.
Wondering if they will charge the $30 activation fee.


Will report back in a few days ....
Last edited by el31415 January 16, 2020 at 04:07 PM.
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comintelJan 16, 2020 11:53 PM
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Quote from el31415 :
Thanks actually it look easier than port out and port back in.
Wondering if they will charge the $30 activation fee.
Usually they do not charge the $30 fee on the Come back to Sprint offer (which that approach uses).



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HunterOneJan 17, 2020 9:51 AM
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From what has been discussed here in the last few pages, 10 days or so, if one has 4 or 5 lines the best way to proceed before the Sprint free plan expires on April 30 is to switch to Verizon before March 31 and stay there for at least 6 months, and then switch back to Sprint under the:

https://www.sprint.com/en/landing...print.html

For 5 lines the monthly cost of the Sprint regular plan and the Kickstarter plan is about $10 difference:
Regular 5 lines: $60+$40+$20+$20+$20=$160+/-$25 taxes/fees=$185
Kickstarter 5 lines: $35x5=$175

This assumes that the Sprint Come Back and Reactivate $250/line credit is still available and has not been terminated due to any reason like a merger.
But, if not, at least you'll get 6 months free + some cash with Verizon. If then still available, it's about a year of free unlimited service between Verizon and Sprint.

Even if the merger is approved in the next couple of months, it'll most likely take another 6 months to a year to become effective.
Also, similar incentives by T-Mo are possible.
It looks like the cellular market is saturated and these companies are trying to gain market share from each other by offering these BYOD incentive plans.
When Verizon is offering $25/mo unlimited lines with BYOD incentives thru Visible, the writing is on the wall!!!
Last edited by HunterOne January 17, 2020 at 01:56 AM.
Jan 17, 2020 4:40 PM
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ngoJan 17, 2020 4:40 PM
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Quote from HunterOne :
For all those here who have 5 lines that expire in April, the Verizon $250 deal plus the urlhasbeenblocked $75/line has been extended to March 31, 2020.
You can stay the minimum 6 month and then move over to greener pastures in which case you'll be taking some $$ with you, or you can stay for the full year at the low rate, or stay there for good after the year is over at the regular rate.
If you have 5 lines or can get 5 friends/relatives/etc together it may be worth it.

You can do fewer lines but the cost per month/line goes up:
5 lines $30/mo/line
4 lines $35/mo/line
3 lines $45/mo/line
2 lines $60/mo/line
1 line $70/mo/line

https://www.verizonwireless.com/plans/unlimited/

See here:

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

and here:

https://slickdeals.net/forums/showpost.php?p=133526858&postcount=42409

and here:

https://slickdeals.net/forums/showpost.php?p=133527176&postcount=42411

and here:

https://www.verizonwireless.com/b...wn-device/ [verizonwireless.com]

and here:

https://www.urlhasbeenblocked.com/verizon.com

Now, by the end of March the Sprint/T-Mo merger may go thru and various offers may materialize to stay there.
Keep following the story!!!
This is really helpful and I almost missed your post in this huge thread. If I port over all my current 5 lines to Verizon, do I get 5x$250 + 5x$75 = $1625 and then pay $150 per month x6 month minimum= $900? That's a pretty good chunk left over to decide what to do next after 6 months Smilie Also, can you advise if the following will work?: I port over 2 of my 5 lines from Sprint and 3 from some close family to get us the lowest per line cost on Verizon. Port out my remaining 3 Sprint lines to a low-cost carrier intending to return and get the 3x$250 Come Back to Sprint credits (after 2 billing cycles).
Jan 17, 2020 10:10 PM
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msp3Jan 17, 2020 10:10 PM
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Quote from comintel :
Usually they do not charge the $30 fee on the Come back to Sprint offer (which that approach uses).



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Any idea how the $100 when you bring back 1 line, $250 per line when you bring back 2 or more is applied nowadays? Monthly bill credits I take it? Towards the end of when they still did lump sum I had an unpleasant clawback for not keeping a line long enough once brought back to Sprint...

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comintelJan 17, 2020 11:26 PM
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Quote from msp3 :
Any idea how the $100 when you bring back 1 line, $250 per line when you bring back 2 or more is applied nowadays? Monthly bill credits I take it? Towards the end of when they still did lump sum I had an unpleasant clawback for not keeping a line long enough once brought back to Sprint...
The Come Back to Sprint Offer is:
For the $100 offer (one line): $10 a month credit for 10 months
For the $250 per line offer (2+ lines): $50 one time plus $11.11 per month for 18 month

The Add a line promos have been cash reward master cards. I and many here got $200 for adding a line to my free plan (the offer is now expired),. Technically they said the free plan was not eligible but they gave them anyway after waiting until the promo ended so that people would not find out and pile in.
Last edited by comintel January 17, 2020 at 06:00 PM.
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HunterOneJan 18, 2020 12:23 AM
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Quote from ngo :
This is really helpful and I almost missed your post in this huge thread. If I port over all my current 5 lines to Verizon, do I get 5x$250 + 5x$75 = $1625 and then pay $150 per month x6 month minimum= $900? That's a pretty good chunk left over to decide what to do next after 6 months Smilie Also, can you advise if the following will work?: I port over 2 of my 5 lines from Sprint and 3 from some close family to get us the lowest per line cost on Verizon. Port out my remaining 3 Sprint lines to a low-cost carrier intending to return and get the 3x$250 Come Back to Sprint credits (after 2 billing cycles).
It should work.
Do all 5 lines at once like this person here:

https://slickdeals.net/forums/showpost.php?p=133527176&postcount=42411

Keep in mind that the Come Back to Sprint incentive may be gone if the merger goes thru. or at any time, so if it is done while the incentive is in effect it'll be ok.
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hydrocynusJan 19, 2020 1:54 AM
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Hello all, what are my most inexpensive options for only one line? Looks like In use in average 25-30gb of data per month. Thanks! I have a moto x4 pi
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travelnshotJan 19, 2020 1:57 AM
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Quote from svsfan :
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.
I assume you have to order new line one by one via urlhasbeenblocked to get $75x5 right? TiA
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svsfanJan 19, 2020 2:00 AM
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Quote from travelnshot :
I assume you have to order new line one by one via urlhasbeenblocked to get $75x5 right? TiA
Order all 5 lines at once, if you do one at a time, the 2nd thru 5th lines might get the add a line cash back rate.
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travelnshotJan 19, 2020 2:04 AM
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Quote from svsfan :
Order all 5 lines at once, if you do one at a time, the 2nd thru 5th lines might get the add a line cash back rate.
Ah that makes sense. Thanks

Do you need 5 lines ready to port-in at the time of order on Verizon?
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svsfanJan 19, 2020 2:10 AM
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Quote from travelnshot :
Ah that makes sense. Thanks

Do you need 5 lines ready to port-in at the time of order on Verizon?
You will need to provide the phone number, account number, pin and imei of each port at time of order. Then Verizon will send you the sims or you go pick up, I would have it sent as you don't know if the store employees are shady. Then when you use the sims on said phones the port will take place. The port will not happen until you use the provided sims.

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sabryJan 19, 2020 2:50 AM
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Quote from el31415 :
Thanks actually it look easier than port out and port back in.
Will be following these step, calling right now as my plan billing is approaching.
Wondering if they will charge the $30 activation fee.


Will report back in a few days ....
Hey did this method worked for you, I'm switching to kickstart by 25th

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