Is Apple Music Free with Verizon? [Updated Guide]

Part 1. Is Apple Music Still Free with Verizon?

Verizon still offers Apple Music, though it is no longer as commonly included for free in Unlimited plans as it once was. Verizon currently handles Apple Music in three distinct ways:

Part 2. Which Verizon Plans Include Apple Music?

The following tables distinguish current paid perks from benefits associated with older plans.

Current Eligible Plans (Paid Perk Available)

Grandfathered Plans (Included Benefits)

Part 3. How Much Does Apple Music Cost with Verizon?

The cost depends on whether you have a current plan, a grandfathered plan, or an existing promotional subscription.

Part 4. How to Activate Your Verizon Apple Music Perk

You can add and activate the Apple Music Family perk through the My Verizon app or the Verizon website. However, due to App Store purchasing policies, you cannot purchase a paid Apple Music perk directly within the My Verizon app on an Apple device. iPhone and iPad users must use a web browser (Method 2) to add the subscription. The app method only works for Android users or iOS users claiming a free included benefit.

Part 5. What If You Already Have Apple Music?

Existing Apple Music Subscribers Must Cancel First

According to Verizon's official guidelines, if you already have an active Apple Music subscription billed directly through Apple (or another third party), you must cancel your current Apple Music subscription before taking advantage of the Verizon offer or adding the Verizon perk.

Failing to cancel your existing subscription first can result in billing conflicts or double charges, as Verizon's carrier billing and Apple's direct billing operate on separate systems.

• How to do it: Go to your Apple Device's Settings > [Your Name] > Subscriptions, cancel Apple Music, and wait until your current billing cycle expires. Once it shows as expired, you can safely add the Verizon Apple Music Family perk and link it to the exact same Apple Account to restore your library and playlists.

Existing Apple One Subscribers

Since Apple One bundles Apple Music, adding the Verizon Apple Music Family perk to the same line will create a redundancy. You must evaluate whether the standalone Verizon Family perk ($10-$13/mo) is more cost-effective than keeping your entire Apple One bundle.

Part 6. Verizon Apple Music Not Working: Common Fixes

Activation problems often come from the Verizon account, the registration link, or the Apple Account rather than the Apple Music app itself. Here are some solutions to fix Verizon Apple Music not working

• Apple Music Perk Not Showing: Ensure you are signed in as the Account Owner/Manager and checking an eligible plan line.
• App Asks to Subscribe After Purchase: Complete the registration step by finding the texted link or clicking Register in My Verizon.
• Missing Playlists: Verify that you signed into Apple Music with the exact Apple Account linked during activation, and ensure Sync Library on Apple Music is toggled ON in your device settings.
• Double Charges: Inspect your subscriptions across My Verizon, your Apple Account Settings, and third-party billers to cancel redundant memberships.

Part 7. Save Apple Music for More Flexible Offline Listening

When you change Verizon plans, cancel the perk, or lose legacy access, all offline downloaded songs from Apple Music DRM will immediately become unplayable. If you want to keep your music accessible across unsupported devices without relying on an active subscription, you can back up your catalog locally.

DRmare Apple Music Converter provides an alternative for converting supported Apple Music audio into common local formats. It offers formats such as MP3, FLAC, AIFF, M4A, and WAV, along with adjustable output settings and batch conversion. Converted audio should be used for personal purposes, while respecting applicable copyright rules and Apple's service terms.

Step 1. Launch DRmare Apple Music Converter, access your Apple Music library via the built-in web player, and add your preferred songs or playlists to the conversion list.

Step 2. Open the settings window and select MP3 for maximum device compatibility or FLAC for lossless quality.

Step 3. Click Convert. Once completed, locate the local Apple Music files in your output directory. You can now transfer them freely to USB drives, SD cards, or external media players for offline playback.

Part 8. FAQs About Verizon Apple Music

Conclusion

In 2026, Verizon no longer includes free Apple Music on standard new plans, but its $10/mo ($13/mo starting Sept 1) Family perk remains a cost-effective choice for multi-user households. Always verify your current plan perks in My Verizon before making plan changes so you don't inadvertently lose grandfathered benefits.