Telstra offering new and existing customers 12 free months of Apple Music

Telstra is now offering 12 free months of Apple Music to new and existing subscribers on either a 12 or 24 month contract. Telstra subscribers can redeem the offer through their "My Account" portal, by selecting "Apple Music" under the "Add-ons" tab for their mobile service.

After the 12 month period is over, customers will be billed the AUD11.99 monthly membership fee directly to their Telstra account. Redeeming the offer will override the remainder of a user's existing Apple Music free trial.

The news follows Telstra's decision to shut down its current music streaming service, MOG, at the end of the month. Unlike MOG, Apple Music will not be unmetered for Telstra customers.

Vodafone last year introduced a similar offer, providing new subscribers with up to 12 free months of rival music streaming service Spotify.