If you checked your T-Mobile bill this month, you probably saw a surprising new line item: a $3 charge for Apple TV+. For years, T-Mobile promised "Apple TV On Us," but as of January 2026, the rules of the game have changed.
Is the $3 T-Mobile Apple TV Charge Mandatory?
Technically, no. But if you want to keep the service through T-Mobile, it is now a "discounted" service rather than a "free" one. This affects popular plans like Go5G Next, Go5G Plus, and Magenta MAX. At MobileCares, we've found that many users are also being double-charged by mistake during this transition.
How to Fix Billing Errors & Redeem Your Discount
Follow these steps to ensure you are only paying the $3 and not the full $12.99:
1 Check T-Life App: Open the T-Life (formerly T-Mobile Tuesdays) app and ensure the Apple TV+ "Discounted" benefit is active.
2 Unlink Old Accounts: If you are being charged $12.99, it’s likely because your Apple ID is still linked to a direct payment method. Go to Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions and ensure T-Mobile is the "Managed by" provider.
3 Contact Support: If you see a $3 charge on a plan that was supposed to be grandfathered into a "free" deal, ask the T-Force team on X (Twitter) for a manual bill credit.
While you're managing your T-Mobile account, it's a good time to review your T-Mobile Protection 360 status to see if you can save more money elsewhere.
