Your Mobile Phone Plan Doesn't Include Subscriptions To Apple Services

Okay, let's talk about something that might ruffle some feathers.

It's about phone plans. Specifically, what they don't include.

And my hot take? I'm totally fine that my mobile plan doesn't come with a free pass to Apple everything.

The Subscription Jungle

Seriously, have you looked at how many subscriptions exist these days?

It's a jungle out there! Streaming services, fitness apps, meditation guides… the list goes on.

And, yes, Apple has its own ecosystem of tempting goodies: Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, iCloud+.

They're all shiny and alluring, whispering sweet promises of entertainment and convenience.

But here's the thing: my phone plan is about… well, my phone.

You know, calls, texts, and doom-scrolling on social media.

The Bundling Bandwagon

Everyone loves a good bundle, right?

Like getting fries with your burger, or a free tote bag with a $50 purchase.

But when it comes to my phone, I’m strangely okay with unbundling.

I like choosing my own fries, thank you very much! And I certainly don't need another tote bag.

I've seen the offers: "Get Apple Music free with your new plan!"

Or, "Enjoy Apple TV+ on us for six months!"

Sounds tempting, I’ll admit. But then the question arises. Do I really need it?

The Freedom of Choice (and My Wallet)

Here's my radical (maybe not) idea: I'd rather pay for what I actually use.

If I want Apple Music, I'll subscribe. If I'm obsessed with a show on Apple TV+, I'll binge it and then cancel.

This is my way of exercising a little control in this subscription-obsessed world.

Instead of bundling everything in, bloating my bill, and making me pay for services I don't even use.

Think about it: That "free" Apple subscription isn't really free. It is wrapped up in the whole payment.

It's likely baked into the price of the phone plan somehow.

A Moment of Silence for Unused Subscriptions

We've all been there, right?

Signed up for a free trial, forgotten to cancel, and then… BAM! A charge on your credit card.

Those forgotten subscriptions add up! And with phone plans offering so many "freebies," it's easy to lose track of what you're actually paying for.

My phone plan, bless its simple heart, just gives me data, calls, and texts.

The end.

And honestly, that's enough for me.

It’s a beautiful world of simple payments and no regrets!

Am I Alone Here?

Maybe I'm a dinosaur.

Maybe everyone else is happily swimming in the Apple subscription pool, courtesy of their mobile provider.

But I’m content on dry land, choosing my own adventures (and my own streaming services).

So, who’s with me? Anyone else feel like phone plans should focus on… you know… phones?

Or am I shouting into the void, a lone voice of subscription skepticism in a world of endless bundles?

Let me know what you think!