T-Mobile stops leasing phones on a Sprint plan

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By Daniel Petrov

Updated: Aug 17, 2021, 10:36 AM

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T-Mobile stops leasing phones on a Sprint plan

After creating quite the conundrum for DISH and its Boost customers with the Sprint network sunset dates, T-Mobile is apparently ditching phone leases for Sprint customers as well, according to an internal memo leaked by the T-Mo Report.

Of course, it means that phone payments through the Sprint billing systems will be deactivated, whereas the Sprint subscribers will be able to get payments on any T-Mobile plan, taking advantage of deals like the free T-Mobile Galaxy Z Flip 3 offer.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3

$700 off with eligible trade-in, plus free Buds2 and Wireless Charger

$299

$999

Expired

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3

$800 off with T-Mobile plan and trade-in, plus free Buds 2 and Wireless Charger from Samsung

$749 ⁹⁹

$1799 ⁹⁹

Expired

The internal memo sent out to various sales and marketing channels states that current device lease plans from Sprint won't affected, and you'll be able to pay off your device at the initial purchase terms, yet new payment plans won't be generated starting today, August 17.

The Un-carrier does offer some alternatives for those who may be affected, such as interest-free installments that work with Sprint plans, and, naturally, just switching to a T-Mobile plan to take advantage of T-Mobile’s JUMP! On Demand service.

T-Mobile Sprint plan lease termination memo

That one lets them change phones every month, if one so desires, yet the only thing Sprint subscribers can't dom starting today, is lease a phone or another device, on their own plans. Sooner or later, all Sprint customers will have to move to T-Mobile plans anyway, and the noose is tightening.

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Daniel, a devoted tech writer at PhoneArena from 2010 to 2025, has been engrossed in mobile technology since the Windows Mobile era. His expertise spans mobile hardware, software, and carrier networks, and he's keenly interested in the future of digital health, car connectivity, and 5G. Beyond his professional pursuits, Daniel finds balance in travel, reading, and exploring new tech innovations, while contemplating the ethical and privacy implications of our digital future.