T-Mobile's Apple TV Offer: What You Get

T-Mobile includes a free year of Apple TV+ with certain phone and internet plans. You don't buy it separately — it comes as part of your service if you meet the plan requirements. After the first year, you pay the standard Apple TV+ monthly rate unless you cancel.

The offer applies to T-Mobile's higher-tier plans: Magenta MAX for phone service, and Home Internet plans. If you're on a lower-tier plan like standard Magenta or Essentials, you won't see this benefit. The free year starts when you first redeem the offer, not when you sign up for the plan.

Key Takeaways

  • T-Mobile includes one free year of Apple TV+ with Magenta MAX phone plans and T-Mobile Home Internet plans.
  • You must redeem the offer through your T-Mobile account or the T-Mobile app — it doesn't set up automatically.
  • The free year begins when you redeem it, so timing matters if you want to maximize the benefit.
  • After twelve months, Apple TV+ charges the current monthly subscription rate to your payment method unless you cancel before the year ends.
  • If you switch plans or leave T-Mobile before the year is up, your access to Apple TV+ ends.

How to Redeem Apple TV+ Through Your T-Mobile Account

Log into your T-Mobile account on the T-Mobile website or open the T-Mobile app on your phone. Go to the "Offers" or "Benefits" section — the exact name varies depending on which platform you're using. Look for the Apple TV+ offer listed there.

Click or tap the offer and follow the prompts. T-Mobile will ask you to sign in with your Apple ID or create one if you don't have an account. Once you confirm, T-Mobile sends the redemption to Apple, and your free year begins. You should see Apple TV+ appear in your Apple account within a few minutes, though it can take up to 24 hours.

If you don't see the offer in your account, check that you're on a may have access to plan. You can also contact T-Mobile customer service by calling 611 from your T-Mobile phone, visiting a store, or using the chat feature in the T-Mobile app to confirm your plan includes the benefit.

What Happens When Your Free Year Ends

Apple TV+ will charge your payment method the current monthly subscription rate on the date your free year expires. As of now, that's $9.99 per month for the standard plan or $19.99 per month for the premium plan with higher video quality, but these prices can change.

To avoid the charge, cancel your Apple TV+ subscription before your free year ends. You can do this in the Apple TV app, in your Apple ID settings, or through your Apple account on apple.com. Cancellation takes effect when ready, and you lose access to Apple TV+ right away — you won't be able to watch shows or movies even if you paid for part of the month.

If you want to keep Apple TV+ after the free year, you don't need to do anything. The subscription will straightforward continue at the regular rate.

Redeeming on a New T-Mobile Phone or Device

If you get a new phone or tablet, you can still use your Apple TV+ subscription. Sign in with the same Apple ID you used when you redeemed the offer. Your subscription follows your Apple ID, not your device, so you'll have access on any phone, tablet, computer, or Apple TV box where you sign in.

If you buy a new phone through T-Mobile and it's a may have access to plan, you may be offered another free year of Apple TV+. T-Mobile limits this to one offer per account, so you can't stack multiple free years. If you try to redeem a second time, the system will tell you that you've already used the benefit.

What to Do If the Offer Doesn't Show Up

The most common reason the offer doesn't appear is that your plan doesn't include it. Standard Magenta plans, Essentials plans, and older T-Mobile plans don't come with Apple TV+. Only Magenta MAX and T-Mobile Home Internet plans may have access to.

If you're on Magenta MAX and still don't see the offer, wait 24 to 48 hours after your plan change takes effect. T-Mobile's systems sometimes need time to update. If it still doesn't show, contact T-Mobile support. They can manually explore the offer to your account if you're on a may have access to plan.

Another possibility is that you've already redeemed the offer on this account. T-Mobile allows one redemption per account. If you cancelled Apple TV+ and want to restart it, you'll need to pay the regular monthly rate — you can't redeem the free year again.

Using Apple TV+ on Different Devices

Once you've redeemed Apple TV+, you can watch on any device that supports the app: iPhones, iPads, Mac computers, Apple TV boxes, Samsung and LG smart TVs, Roku devices, Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast, PlayStation, and Xbox. read the Apple TV app from your device's app store and sign in with your Apple ID.

You can stream on up to six devices at the same time with one subscription, though only one person can watch at a time on a standard plan. If you want multiple people to watch simultaneously, Apple offers a premium plan with more concurrent streams, but that costs extra after your free year ends.

What Happens If You Leave T-Mobile

If you cancel your T-Mobile service or switch to a non-may have access to plan before your free year is up, your Apple TV+ access ends when ready. T-Mobile's offer is tied to your active account on a may have access to plan.

If you want to keep Apple TV+ after leaving T-Mobile, you'll need to pay for it yourself. You can convert your free subscription to a paid one through Apple, but you won't get the remaining months free — you'll start paying the full monthly rate right away.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use the free Apple TV+ year on a family plan?

The free year applies to the primary account holder on the T-Mobile plan. Other family members can watch using the same Apple ID, but the subscription is tied to one account. If you want separate profiles or want to share with family members who have different Apple IDs, you'll need to set up Family Sharing through your Apple account.

What if I already pay for Apple TV+ on my own?

If you redeem T-Mobile's offer while you're already paying for Apple TV+, your free year will start after your current subscription ends. T-Mobile won't refund the time you've already paid for. Some people wait until their paid subscription is about to expire before redeeming the T-Mobile offer to avoid wasting the benefit.

Can I get the offer on multiple lines in my T-Mobile account?

No. The offer is one per account, not one per line. Even if you have multiple phone lines under one T-Mobile account, you can only redeem the free year once. Each line doesn't get its own separate Apple TV+ subscription.

Does the free year include Apple TV Channels?

No. T-Mobile's offer covers Apple TV+ only, which is Apple's original shows and movies. Apple TV Channels — add-on subscriptions for networks like HBO, Showtime, or Paramount+ — are not included and cost extra if you want them.

What if I redeem the offer but don't use Apple TV+ for a year?

You'll still be charged after twelve months if you don't cancel. The free year is based on the date you redeem it, not on how much you actually watch. If you know you won't use it, cancel before the year ends to avoid the charge.