Apple Music's free trial is no longer free

Alex Choros - Managing Editor + Group Telco Editor

Last updated 22 May 2017

When Apple Music launched back in 2015, the streaming service offered new subscribers a pretty healthy three-month free trial - the longest in the industry at the time. Of course, all good things must come to an end: if you're new to party and want to try out Apple Music, you'll now need to fork out 99 cents.

99 cents will get you three months of access, after which you'll pay the standard $11.99 per month price as an individual. Family membership will set you back $17.99 per month (for up to six people), and if you're a uni student, you can get an Apple Music subscription for $5.99 per month.

Australia is currently one of the only countries affected by this change.

Notably, Spotify also charges new subscribers 99 cents for their first three months.

Telstra and Boost let you stream Apple Music data-free on the majority of their plans.

#1	Boost Mobile	Boost Mobile $14 Prepaid 6GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices $14.00 Per 7 Day Renewal Go to Site	$14.00 Per 7 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#2	Boost Mobile	Boost Mobile $28 Prepaid 8GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices $28.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Go to Site	$28.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#3	Boost Mobile	Boost Mobile $39 Prepaid 30GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Grab a $39 SIM for $13 – save $26. Hurry! Offer ends 05.10.26. Terms Apply $39.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Go to Site	$39.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#4	Telstra	Telstra $44 Pre-Paid Mobile 50GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Includes 30GB activation bonus for first 3 recharges, 20GB from your fourth. Ends 01.01.2027 $44.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$44.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Link not supplied

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Alex Choros is the Managing Editor of WhistleOut Australia and an award-winning journalist. He's been writing about consumer technology for over a decade and is an expert on the Australian telco sector, to the point where he knows far too many phone and internet plans by heart. In addition to leading the WhistleOut editorial team, Alex is responsible for ruining the office Sonos with his troubled taste in music.

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