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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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Feb 14, 2020 11:04 PM
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BlindsorrowFeb 14, 2020 11:04 PM
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Quote from JaTaN :
Sprint is postpaid service (not prepaid) so you're still responsible for any bill due -- if you don't pay then it can eventually go into collections and mess up your credit
This is true, HOWEVER, I'd much rather be in position to dispute a bill on paper with Sprint chain-of-command up to corporate, and then file FCC complaint, first , BEFORE initiating a card dispute, than to lose those earlier avenues to resolve.
Feb 15, 2020 11:44 AM
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ELofLAFeb 15, 2020 11:44 AM
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Quote from comintel :
Unlimited Kickstart is now $25 when you add a new line and buy a phone.

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/clp-...6893842336

"Requires new line and purchase of an unlocked or one-time payment phone".
How to turn this into a Skickdeals VS the $35 one ?
Time to do some research.
Feb 15, 2020 12:35 PM
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freddiezFeb 15, 2020 12:35 PM
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Quote from Blindsorrow :
This is true, HOWEVER, I'd much rather be in position to dispute a bill on paper with Sprint chain-of-command up to corporate, and then file FCC complaint, first , BEFORE initiating a card dispute, than to lose those earlier avenues to resolve.
Why would you go through all that for a questionable month of free service?
I think harassment by BYOD customers is why Sprint has very little desire to retain PITA freeloaders.
Last edited by freddiez February 15, 2020 at 04:47 AM.
Feb 15, 2020 3:25 PM
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ELofLAFeb 15, 2020 3:25 PM
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Quote from laalaa99stl :
It's interesting that they're explicitly mentioning data deprioritization now. We always suspected as much, but I don't think they were as up-front about it before. Also. $30 activation fee. Also. $50 is the cheapest handset on that list (the Moto E6). So I guess start with that, and then swap in the good phone you probably already have. I think Visible is still the better way to go (with no deprioritization and higher streaming resolutions). No expiry is given on the BB offer. I think most of us will still wait'n'see what bone New TMo will throw us.
Summary :
- $30 activation fee.
- $50 is the cheapest handset . + taxes
Should be able to recoup this spending within 8 to 9 months vs the $35 Kickstarter.
Feb 15, 2020 6:22 PM
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hodaddyFeb 15, 2020 6:22 PM
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Throwing this out there for anyone looking for a 2 month fix on the sprint network. Hello mobile is offering B1G1 month free. They offer unlimited, 5, 3,2,1 and .5 Gb plans and discounts for multiple lines. Taxes and fees included.

https://hellomobile.com/start/plans
Feb 15, 2020 6:40 PM
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anomolyFeb 15, 2020 6:40 PM
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I was once a Sprint customer. Prices were great but the actual data speeds were horrid during rush hour times in Southern California. My phone would say no data with full bars. Good luck is all I can say. Maybe they are better now that people have left to other carriers. Was sad when I heard t-mobile bought them.
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Feb 15, 2020 6:45 PM
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comintelFeb 15, 2020 6:45 PM
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Quote from anomoly :
I was once a Sprint customer. Prices were great but the actual data speeds were horrid during rush hour times in Southern California. My phone would say no data with full bars. Good luck is all I can say. Maybe they are better now that people have left to other carriers. Was sad when I heard t-mobile bought them.
Band 41 has added a lot of capacity in many (not all) areas.

Now the other networks lower priority customers (especially Verizon mvno's) are not infrequently more congested than Sprint. The Verizon network is at capacity in many areas

People in this thread are largely Sprint customers already and in areas where the service is good or ok.

I recently tried a Verizon mvno and service was considerably inferior to Sprint. It slowed to very low speeds at busy periods. Here, Sprint does not slow down at those times. But this definitely depends in where you live.
Last edited by comintel February 15, 2020 at 12:35 PM.

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Feb 16, 2020 5:21 AM
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mpkbFeb 16, 2020 5:21 AM
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Quote from hodaddy :
Throwing this out there for anyone looking for a 2 month fix on the sprint network. Hello mobile is offering B1G1 month free. They offer unlimited, 5, 3,2,1 and .5 Gb plans and discounts for multiple lines. Taxes and fees included.

https://hellomobile.com/start/plans
After the data allotment, does it drop down to unlimited 2G ?
Feb 16, 2020 7:37 AM
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Genghis_KhanFeb 16, 2020 7:37 AM
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Quote from hodaddy :
Throwing this out there for anyone looking for a 2 month fix on the sprint network. Hello mobile is offering B1G1 month free. They offer unlimited, 5, 3,2,1 and .5 Gb plans and discounts for multiple lines. Taxes and fees included.

https://hellomobile.com/start/plans
Doesn't specify if unlimited data is LTE. Is it?
Feb 16, 2020 7:58 AM
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comintelFeb 16, 2020 7:58 AM
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Quote from Genghis_Khan :
Doesn't specify if unlimited data is LTE. Is it?
It is LTE but the Unlimited Plan is high-speed only up to 15 GB. Above 15 GB, it is "unlimited data at 64 kbps."

They have confirmed this to numerous people and it is mentioned in reviews..

https://bestmvno.com/hello-mobile...-25-month/

It is deceptive or false advertising in my opinion.

They are a permutation/rebranding of QLink which is a Lifeline phone service (free for low income).
Last edited by comintel February 16, 2020 at 10:16 AM.
Feb 16, 2020 10:05 PM
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Genghis_KhanFeb 16, 2020 10:05 PM
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Quote from comintel :
It is LTE but the Unlimited Plan is high-speed only up to 15 GB. Above 15 GB, it is "unlimited data at 64 kbps."

They have confirmed this to numerous people and it is mentioned in reviews..

https://bestmvno.com/hello-mobile...-25-month/

It is deceptive or false advertising in my opinion.

They are a permutation/rebranding of QLink which is a Lifeline phone service (free for low income).
Thanks
Feb 17, 2020 8:51 PM
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nangaFeb 17, 2020 8:51 PM
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Can someone explain this or help me - I signed up in end of Feb 2019 so my 1 year should end in Feb, but the account says plan valid until 4/30. Can someone confirm that is the case or they messed up and I will endup paying $$$ for the next month.
Feb 17, 2020 9:00 PM
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comintelFeb 17, 2020 9:00 PM
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Quote from nanga :
Can someone explain this or help me - I signed up in end of Feb 2019 so my 1 year should end in Feb, but the account says plan valid until 4/30. Can someone confirm that is the case or they messed up and I will endup paying $$$ for the next month.
It is quite normal to have 13, 14 or even 15 months because they used a limited number of fixed end dates.

Hardly anybody got exactly 12 months.

So you are fine to 4/30.
Feb 17, 2020 9:13 PM
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nangaFeb 17, 2020 9:13 PM
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Quote from comintel :
It is quite normal to have 13, 14 or even 15 months because they used a limited number of fixed end dates.

Hardly anybody got exactly 12 months.

So you are fine to 4/30.
Perfect! Thank you so much.

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Tuxedo1Feb 18, 2020 3:01 AM
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Is there any chances for extension of free plan or some offers to retain big user group after merger?. My plan end date is 3/31/3020.

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