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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
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    • 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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May 16, 2020 11:31 PM
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desi_babu_2010May 16, 2020 11:31 PM
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Quote from DealHunter1006 :
I have 2 iPhone lines, one on Sprint and the other on Mint Mobile. When I do the IMEI check on hello mobile, why does it say that the phones are incompatible ? Both phones have been paid, unlocked and not under any contract.
Quote from comintel :
To get some insights as to what is the issue, I would see what Tello and Ting say for both IMEI's.
May 17, 2020 3:59 PM
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DealHunter1006May 17, 2020 3:59 PM
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Quote from comintel :
To get some insights as to what is the issue, I would see what Tello and Ting say for both IMEI's.

You could port from Sprint to a Sprint mvno up to now but this could change (or it could just be a Hello issue). The same could conceivably apply at some point to porting from a TMobile mvno (Mint) to a Sprint mvno, since TMobile and Sprint have merged legally.

As Desi point out,it could alsao be a matter of past debt etc. Sometimes you can activate a phone on Sprint but not on its mvno's, for example if the phone is still under lease. (It can also be the other way around)/. This is a quite likely cause.
The previous message was with the IMEI of the digital SIM. When I changed that to the IMEI of the primary SIM, this is the message that I receive :

To activate it with us, please contact your current service provider IMMEDIATELY to resolve any financial obligations, then come back and try your phone again to enjoy your service.

What does that mean ? This line is still on the Sprint free plan.
May 17, 2020 9:08 PM
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comintelMay 17, 2020 9:08 PM
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Quote from DealHunter1006 :
The previous message was with the IMEI of the digital SIM. When I changed that to the IMEI of the primary SIM, this is the message that I receive :

To activate it with us, please contact your current service provider IMMEDIATELY to resolve any financial obligations, then come back and try your phone again to enjoy your service.

What does that mean ? This line is still on the Sprint free plan.
That means that, as we suspected, the phone is still on the records as under lease to a previous owner or otherwise owed money on from a previous owner. Sprint will in may cases allow such phones to be activated on Sprint but not on its MVNO's. Many people are in that boat. You can hopefully get it onto Kickstart but not directly from the free plan.
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You cannot use the IMEI of the digital sim to activate an iPhone on Sprint, you have to use the primary IMEI (but they also lock the digital IMEI as well though in those cases in which they lock the phone).
Last edited by comintel May 17, 2020 at 02:19 PM.
May 17, 2020 9:33 PM
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DealHunter1006May 17, 2020 9:33 PM
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Quote from comintel :
That means that, as we suspected, the phone is still on the records as under lease to a previous owner or otherwise owed money on from a previous owner. Sprint will in may cases allow such phones to be activated on Sprint but not on its MVNO's. Many people are in that boat. You can hopefully get it onto Kickstart but not directly from the free plan.
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You cannot use the IMEI of the digital sim to activate an iPhone on Sprint, you have to use the primary IMEI (but they also lock the digital IMEI as well though in those cases in which they lock the phone).
I had purchased this phone unlocked from the Apple store and then had moved it over to the Sprint free plan. How is it possible that there is some lease on this phone ?
May 17, 2020 9:38 PM
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comintelMay 17, 2020 9:38 PM
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Quote from DealHunter1006 :
I had purchased this phone unlocked from the Apple store and then had moved it over to the Sprint free plan. How is it possible that there is some lease on this phone ?
Oh in that case it may merely be locked to Sprint. Even though you purchased it unlocked, Sprint will lock it temporarily in certain cases.

Try checking with Sprint and asking them to unlock it (most people suggest doing it through the International Dept these days).

Also I would run the URL links that Desi suggested and Tello and Ting if not yet done.
Last edited by comintel May 17, 2020 at 04:00 PM.
May 17, 2020 11:25 PM
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DealHunter1006May 17, 2020 11:25 PM
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Quote from comintel :
Oh in that case it may merely be locked to Sprint. Even though you purchased it unlocked, Sprint will lock it temporarily in certain cases.

Try checking with Sprint and asking them to unlock it (most people suggest doing it through the International Dept these days).

Also I would run the URL links that Desi suggested and Tello and Ting if not yet done.
This is the message on Ting :


Balance owed

The account this phone is associated with has an unpaid balance with another carrier. You'll need to get in touch with them to sort it out.
May 17, 2020 11:30 PM
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comintelMay 17, 2020 11:30 PM
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Quote from DealHunter1006 :
This is the message on Ting :


Balance owed

The account this phone is associated with has an unpaid balance with another carrier. You'll need to get in touch with them to sort it out.
OK I would also run it on the sites Desi suggested as they may give further details of the supposed balances owed.

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May 18, 2020 12:31 AM
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desi_babu_2010May 18, 2020 12:31 AM
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Quote from comintel :
OK I would also run it on the sites Desi suggested as they may give further details of the supposed balances owed.
assuming it is a sprint phone, the buyback link is the best.

if it passes there, all is well.....if any funny business going on...that buyback site will not allow u to send it back to sprint
May 18, 2020 3:31 PM
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veryseablueMay 18, 2020 3:31 PM
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Hi, just paid my final bill, ported out all 4 lines to Xfinity , so my relation with Sprint on this account have automatically ended? Do I need to do anything extra to further cancel the account to avoid additional charge? Thanks for any confirmation.
May 18, 2020 3:58 PM
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FabulousBike6172May 18, 2020 3:58 PM
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Quote from veryseablue :
Hi, just paid my final bill, ported out all 4 lines to Xfinity , so my relation with Sprint on this account have automatically ended? Do I need to do anything extra to further cancel the account to avoid additional charge? Thanks for any confirmation.
YES, you need to call and request to CLOSE ACCOUNT
Only after confirm account closed may be eligible for future promos
cant wait to see June Promos for expiring free plans

for now 2/3 already on mint - didnt call to close yet, as one line left w free BYOD

Also will monitor if cricket will still have $15 plans - I do have a cricket referral code to offer
May 18, 2020 5:56 PM
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comintelMay 18, 2020 5:56 PM
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Quote from veryseablue :
Hi, just paid my final bill, ported out all 4 lines to Xfinity , so my relation with Sprint on this account have automatically ended? Do I need to do anything extra to further cancel the account to avoid additional charge? Thanks for any confirmation.
Porting out all lines closes the account automatically but actually I agree with FabulousBike6172 that it is worth calling in to get any Retentions offers.
May 18, 2020 6:20 PM
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veryseablueMay 18, 2020 6:20 PM
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Quote from comintel :
Porting out all lines closes the account automatically but actually I agree with FabulousBike6172 that it is worth calling in to get any Retentions offers.
Thanks comintel, but I don't need a retention offer now, I actually cancelled my lines earlier than the 06/30 expiration date to save the tax and fees on this free account, as I have a paid account ( unlimited plus) $100 for 5 lines opened for the $300 master gc promo. I will port back to this unlimited plus account from Xfinity after I get $50 bonus, hopefully I will also get the $300 promo from the unlimited plus as well. Finger crossed. Thanks as always. You are super!!!!!!
May 19, 2020 4:26 PM
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Cmurphy16May 19, 2020 4:26 PM
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Plan ends 5/31, plan on porting number to T-Mobile connect plan. Can't do until store reopen but do I have to unlock my phone first even though sprint is running on the T-Mobile network?
Last edited by Cmurphy16 May 19, 2020 at 09:48 AM.
May 19, 2020 9:45 PM
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comintelMay 19, 2020 9:45 PM
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Plan ends 5/31, plan on porting number to T-Mobile connect plan. Can't do until store reopen but do I have to unlock my phone first even though sprint is running on the T-Mobile network?
Yes for now and you would be well advised to do so now anyway while it is easy to do for future flexibility.

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Cmurphy16May 20, 2020 1:35 AM
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Quote from comintel :
Yes for now and you would be well advised to do so now anyway while it is easy to do for future flexibility.
Got it, thanks!

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