Airtel has now started free access to Apple Music for prepaid users, which was earlier only for postpaid and broadband customers. This step is expanding the list of digital services of Airtel. A little about this offer – what is it, how to get it, and why does it matter!
What is this Apple Music offer?
Some Airtel prepaid users are seeing a new banner in the Airtel Thanks app, in which they are getting Apple Music for free for 6 months. After this, your subscription will be renewed at the rate of Rs 119 per month. Airtel has not made any official announcement about this yet, so the complete eligibility criteria is not clear.
But one interesting thing – this offer is also visible on non-unlimited 5G plans, which means it is probably not limited to high-value plans only. You can check whether this offer is available on your account or not by logging into the Airtel Thanks app.
Airtel’s Content Strategy
Airtel is trying to give more than just data and calls to its customers. This Apple Music offer is a part of the same strategy. Last year, Airtel had a tie-up with Apple, in which broadband and postpaid users were given access to Apple TV+ and Apple Music from February 2025. Now prepaid users have also started getting this benefit, which is a big step for Airtel’s large prepaid base.
Apart from this, Airtel has also launched new recharge plans that offer data, unlimited calls, and access to 25+ OTT platforms. These include platforms like Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar, Zee5, SonyLIV, Lionsgate Play, Hoichoi, SunNxt, and Aha, which offer content in 16+ languages. For example:
- Rs 279 plan: 1-month validity, with Netflix Basic, Zee5, Disney+ Hotstar, and Airtel Xstream Play Premium. As per Airtel, this has OTT benefits worth Rs 750. There is also a “content-only” version that offers 1GB data.
- Rs 598 plan: Unlimited 5G data for 28 days, unlimited calls, and OTT subscriptions.
- Rs 1,729 plan: Unlimited 5G data, calls, and same OTT benefits for 84 days.
Productivity too, not just entertainment
Airtel is not just stopping at entertainment. In July 2025, they gave free access to Perplexity AI Pro, which is a premium AI tool and costs around Rs 17,000 annually. It has features like advanced AI models, file uploads, and image generation. This shows that Airtel is bringing productivity tools along with entertainment to its users.
What is the benefit of this offer?
If this Apple Music offer rolls out on a larger scale, it’s a great option for prepaid users, especially those who rely on free or ad-supported music apps. The 6-month free trial gives you a chance to try out Apple Music’s premium features like ad-free streaming, curated playlists, and high-quality audio. After the trial, some users might be ready to pay Rs 119/month for a subscription.
How to check?
- Open the Airtel Thanks app.
- Look under the “Rewards” or “Claim OTTs” section.
- If you see the Apple Music banner, click on it to activate.
Final Thoughts
This new step of Airtel is bringing a tremendous offer for prepaid users. With 6-month free access to Apple Music, so many OTT platforms, and tools like Perplexity AI Pro, Airtel is making its plans quite attractive. But it is important to check the eligibility because this offer is not for everyone yet. Keep an eye on Airtel Thanks app and tell us in the comments – did you get this offer? Or do you like any other plan?