Six free months of Apple News+

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Read your favourite magazines such as Grazia, Empire or National Geographic, cover to cover, and stay up to date with the world’s best journalism from The Times & The Sunday Times to The Wall Street Journal.

What does the Apple News+ offer include?

First six months on us

We’re offering both Apple Music and iPad customers, six free months of Apple News+. Already have a free one-month subscription from Apple? Enjoy a bonus five months on us.

Read all about it

Read full issues of your favourite magazines and newspapers, online or off, stay up to date with the world’s best journalism from The Times & The Sunday Times to The Wall Street Journal.

After that, you choose

After the offer ends, you can decide whether to continue with your Apple News+ subscription. If you do, it costs just £9.99 a month.

How to get six free months of Apple News+

we've made it really easy to get Apple News+ on EE, simply text NEWSPLUS to 150 to get your free code to sign up
follow the instructions to set up your account
enjoy Apple News+ on your mobile, on us for six months
it's £9.99 a month afterwards, if you choose to continue

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Frequently asked questions

For all FAQs about Apple News+, visit our help pages. You can also ask the EE Community a question.
What are the titles available in the app?

Customers can browse the full News+ catalogue from their device, before signing up – just open Apple News, select the News+ tab and Browse the Catalogue.

How will I know when my 6-month free period ends? Will EE remind me about it?

Just like with other subscriptions on Apple devices, you can check when offer ends going to Settings-> your name(Apple ID, iCloud, iTunes & App Store)-> Subscriptions. The offer will automatically renew after 6 months from redeeming the code unless you cancel at least 24 hours before trial period ends. EE will not remind you of the period ending.

More info about managing all your subscriptions here: https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT202039

What if I have already had my one month free News+ with Apple? Am I still eligible?

No, you will be eligible for 5 months only, as our 6-month free trial includes 1 month from Apple.

Who can I contact if I have any questions about using the app or payment issues?

Please use the Apple Support website: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201209. If there are redemption issues not covered in the document please contact AppleCare directly or call 0800 107 6285. (Local and national telephone rates apply.)

How do I activate the offer on my iPad?

You should use your iPhone to activate the offer. To use News+ on your iPad you need to download Apple News+ app using the same Apple ID you used for redeeming 6 months free offer on your iPhone.

The legal bit

Offer available to consumers and Small Business customers on an EE pay monthly or SIM only phone plans on a 12 month or more minimum term. Individual Apple News+ Membership is free for 6 months. One offer per customer. If you’ve already subscribed to Apple News+ you will not be eligible for six months free, you will only be eligible for 5 months free from the day after your 1 month free period with Apple ends.

After 6 months, membership automatically renews and you’ll be charged £9.99 a month directly through your Apple Account. You can cancel at any time by cancelling your subscription through your Apple device. If removed from your Apple account during the first six months, you’ll be unable to get the add-on again free of charge. Requires a device using iOS 12.2 or later or iPad OS 13 or later. Apple ID required.

Apple News+ is for your personal, non-commercial use only. This offer is non-transferable. Not available with any other Apple News+ membership offer. Apple News+ terms apply, see apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/uk/terms For more details go to ee.co.uk/applenewsplus