Apple TV+ is currently airing , a hit that’s even surpassed in viewer numbers. But if you haven’t yet tried Apple’s streaming service, there are a variety of ways to access Apple TV+ completely free—from trials and free periods to ongoing subscriptions. Here’s how.

This is the simplest way to get started with Apple TV+.

If you’ve never previously subscribed to Apple TV+, you’re entitled to a free 7-day trial . This trial applies automatically upon .

After your trial starts, you can immediately cancel the plan’s renewal to ensure you never get charged. Even if you cancel right away, you’ll still get the seven days of viewing time to try out Apple TV+.

Apple One is sort of like Amazon Prime, in that it bundles together a variety of different services at one discounted cost.

Several different Apple One plans , but at a minimum they all include , , , and iCloud+.

If you sign up for Apple One, you’re entitled to a 1-month free trial of the services you’re not already subscribed to. So if you want an extended test-run with Apple TV+, signing up for Apple One then canceling before the trial ends is a great option.

If you subscribe to the , there’s a really nice bonus: Apple throws in an Apple TV+ subscription entirely free .

That means students can get not only Apple Music , but also an Apple TV+ subscription at no additional cost.

If you buy a new iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, or Mac, your purchase gets you three free months of Apple TV+ thrown in too. Full details on qualifications are .

You can’t stack this offer with multiple purchases, as it can only be claimed once per account. But if you’re new to Apple TV+ and just bought an iPhone 16e , for example, three months will give you plenty of time to enjoy Apple’s biggest hits.

T-Mobile currently to select wireless customers. You have to be on a Go5G Next or Go5G Plus plan to qualify, but if you’re already paying for one of those plans, you can access Apple TV+ completely free for as long as you’re with T-Mobile.

If you’re a Comcast Xfinity subscriber, whether you pay for Internet, TV, or both, there’s a special bundle available exclusively for you.

Xfinity subscribers can add to their plan for just $15/month, and that gets you:

• Netflix Standard with ads ($7.99 value)
• Peacock Premium with ads ($7.99 value)
• and Apple TV+ ($9.99 value)

Most of us are already Netflix subscribers, and if you already pay for Peacock too, you can save money by using StreamSaver for $15/month and get Apple TV+ thrown in at no extra cost.

Apple TV+ is if none of the above offers apply to you.

You can watch the service through the Apple TV app on , and also iPhone, Android, iPad, Mac, and more. Apple TV+ offers hit TV shows and movies like , , , , and .