The $5.00 monthly discount is a promo for CURRENT customers who are on a month-to-month basis. You get a credit every month for $5.00 for the 24 month contract you will be signed. This offer is not valid on a 12 month contract, only 24. Any other questions please contact your local Sprint Provider. The discount was sent out in a letter to customers a few weeks ago. I gone mine in the mail last week.