How to Get 6 Months of Apple Music Free Through Airtel Prepaid Plans (August 2025)

Sameer Verma
Aug 19
2 min read

Updated: Oct 10

Good news if you're an Airtel prepaid user—what was once a perk reserved for postpaid and broadband customers is now expanding! Airtel is offering up to six months of complimentary Apple Music through the Airtel Thanks app. After that, a Rs. 119/month subscription kicks in if not canceled. Here’s how to check if you’re eligible—and what to expect next.Hindustan Times The Economic Times

📲 Here’s How to Claim It

Open the Airtel Thanks app on your device.
Log in with your Airtel number (prepaid only).
Look for a promotional banner or navigate to the "Rewards" or “Claim OTTs and More” section.
Tap the Apple Music offer and follow the steps to activate.
You’ll get six months free, after which it auto-renews at Rs. 119 per month unless you cancel.Moneycontrol The Economic Times

🎯 Eligibility—Who's Seeing the Offer?

The promotion is appearing for select prepaid users—even those on non-unlimited 5G plans, which suggests it’s not tied exclusively to high-value recharges.The Economic Times India TV News
Airtel hasn’t disclosed specific eligibility criteria, so your best bet is to check via the app.Hindustan Times The Financial Express

Why Airtel’s Extending the Perk (And You Should Care)

Benefit	Why It Matters
Expands Digital Services	Builds on Airtel’s strategy of blending telecom and premium content. The Economic Times The Financial Express
Entices Prepaid Subscribers	Adds value for the large prepaid user base and stands out amid competition. The Economic Times India Today
Boosts Apple Music Exposure	A full-priced trial may convert free-tier listeners into paying users. The Economic Times India Today

Important Post-Trial Tips

Cancel Before Renewing if you don’t want to pay Rs. 119/month. Otherwise, Airtel will auto-bill you.
Check regularly—not everyone sees the offer immediately, so revisit the app after recharges.The Economic Times NDTV Profit

Conclusion

If you're on Airtel prepaid and haven’t tried Apple Music yet, this is your moment. A six-month free trial is nothing to scoff at—especially when it’s just one tap away in your Airtel Thanks app. Activate it fast and enjoy a huge catalogue of ad-free, high-fidelity music.