How to Find and Use Senior Discounts for Apps and Subscriptions

Many streaming services, apps, phone plans, and tech subscriptions offer discounts for people 55 and older — but you have to ask. Here is where to look.

In this guide (4 steps):

1.Get an AARP membership for the widest discount access
2.Check streaming services for senior or AARP discounts
3.Find free and reduced-cost tech resources through nonprofits
4.Ask directly — many discounts are never advertised

Get an AARP membership for the widest discount access

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AARP membership ($16/year) unlocks hundreds of discounts: phone plans (AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile all offer AARP-negotiated rates), streaming services (Paramount+, Peacock, and others), tech products (HP computers, Samsung devices, Best Buy Geek Squad services), financial services, and more. Go to aarp.org/membership to join online or call 1-888-687-2277. Once a member, access all discounts at aarp.org/benefits-discounts or through the AARP Now app.

Quick Tip

Quick Tip: AARP's negotiated rate on cell plans can save $10-$20/month per line. Over a year, the AARP membership pays for itself many times over from just the phone plan savings.

Check streaming services for senior or AARP discounts

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Streaming discounts change frequently — always check the current offer. Known discounts to research: Paramount+ (AARP discount for members), Peacock Premium (AARP negotiated rate), SiriusXM radio (55+ listener pricing available via phone), The New York Times digital subscription (student and senior rates available — call 1-800-698-4637 and ask), and Washington Post digital (call and ask for a senior rate). Many discounts require calling customer service and specifically asking — they are not always visible on the website.

Quick Tip

Quick Tip: When calling any subscription service, simply say: "I'm a senior over 55 — do you have any discounts or promotions available for me?" You may be surprised how often the answer is yes.

Find free and reduced-cost tech resources through nonprofits

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Several organizations provide free or low-cost tech support and training specifically for older adults: Senior Planet (seniorplanet.org) — free tech classes online and in-person in many cities (run by AARP). Older Adults Technology Services (oats.org) — free digital literacy programs. GetSetUp (getsetup.io) — free and low-cost live classes on technology, health, finance, and hobbies designed for adults 60+. OASIS (oasisnet.org) — technology training and courses in many US cities.

Ask directly — many discounts are never advertised

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Some of the best discounts exist but are never listed publicly. Call or chat with customer service for any subscription you pay for monthly and ask: "What discounts do you offer for seniors or AARP members?" "Is there a lower-cost plan for people who don't use all these features?" "Do you have a loyalty discount for long-term customers?" This applies to: internet service, phone plans, streaming subscriptions, antivirus software, cloud storage, and any software you pay for monthly.

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Many technology companies offer discounts for older adults — but most do not advertise them prominently because they want customers to pay full price. Knowing where to look and how to ask for discounts can save you $100-$400 per year on phone plans, streaming services, software, and tech support.

Discounts fall into several categories: AARP member discounts (for the $16/year AARP membership), age-based discounts available to anyone 55+ who asks, government assistance programs for low-income households, and nonprofit programs that provide free or reduced-cost technology access.

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