Aka Ekene, PBA Journalism Mentee
Highlights
– MTN has partnered with Apple Music to enable subscribers to pay for the service with airtime.
– Nigerians can subscribe to Apple Music via USSD or SMS.
– Subscribers must have a minimum balance of 1000 naira airtime by the beginning of the 7th month.
Nigerians have encountered payment difficulties for various services owned by international brands since the ban on dollar transactions with naira cards. One of the sectors that many Nigerians have struggled to access is global music streaming services like Spotify, YouTube Music Premium, and Apple Music.
However, in a bid to ease the stress for a part of this faction, MTN has partnered with Apple Music to enable subscribers to pay for the service with airtime.
Join our WhatsApp ChannelThis article will not only demonstrate how to pay for Apple Music using airtime but also how to get six months of free unlimited Apple Music streaming upfront.
Method One: Paying for Apple Music using USSD One can subscribe to Apple Music via USSD and make subsequent payments by following these steps:
1. Dial *447*2# with your MTN line
2. Choose the Apple Music option.
3. Select option 1 that says “Apple Music for Free @N0”
4. You will receive a notification indicating that you can now use Apple Music for free for the next six months.
5. You will be prompted to accept by replying with option 1, which says “Proceed”.
6. An on-screen prompt will confirm your successful subscription, and you need to select “Accept”.
7. Check your Message app for a confirmation SMS containing a link. Tap on this link, and it will take you to the Apple Music app on your phone.
Method Two: Paying for Apple Music using SMS
To subscribe to Apple Music and pay for it using airtime via SMS, follow these steps:
1. Open your messaging app and try to send a new message.
2. Send “MUSIC” to 8000 with your MTN SIM and then “Accept” the plan prompt.
3. You will receive a confirmation message indicating that you have subscribed to Apple Music.
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It is essential to note that subscribers must have a minimum balance of 1000 naira airtime by the beginning of the 7th month. If you do not have enough airtime to pay for the Apple Music subscription when your free access lapses, you will be suspended from the service. Additionally, subscribers can easily terminate their subscription at any time by sending “CANCEL MUSIC” to 8000. With MTN’s partnership with Apple Music, Nigerian music lovers can now enjoy unlimited streaming at their convenience.
In conclusion, MTN’s partnership with Apple Music has provided a solution to payment difficulties encountered by Nigerians when trying to access global music streaming services. The ability to pay for Apple Music with airtime via USSD or SMS and the provision of six months of free unlimited streaming upfront is a significant advantage for music lovers in Nigeria.
It is essential to note that subscribers must have a minimum balance of N1000 naira airtime by the beginning of the 7th month to avoid being suspended from the service. Overall, this partnership has made it more convenient for Nigerian subscribers to access and enjoy Apple Music at their convenience
