Verizon to offer free Apple Music subscriptions to some of its top US data plans

Verizon Communications said on 15 January it will include free **Apple Music** subscriptions in some of its top-tier US data plans, deepening its ties with the iPhone maker. Apple is increasingly turning for growth to its services segment, which includes businesses such as **iCloud** storage, Apple Music and the App Store, and has been partnering with rivals in recent months. Two weeks ago, it cut its revenue forecast, blaming iPhone sales in China. [caption id=“attachment_5903861” align=“alignnone” width=“1280”] An Apple company logo is seen behind tree branches outside an Apple store. Image: Reuters[/caption] Verizon customers opting for its “Beyond Unlimited” and “Above Unlimited” plans will also get access to free Apple Music from 17 January, the US wireless carrier said in a statement. Last year, Verizon and Apple announced a partnership, giving some customers six months of Apple Music streaming service along with their data plan. The Verizon “Go Unlimited” plan will continue to get a six-month free trial of Apple Music. Apple in the last few months has made its iTunes service available on some of **Samsung Electronics** newer smart televisions and has made Apple Music available on Amazon Echo smart speakers. The Cupertino-based firm is facing a saturated global smartphone market and many users are hanging on to their old iPhones longer than ever.