If you want to sign up for a HBO Max subscription, then you can either opt for the ad-supported plan for $9.99 per month, or the ad-free one for $14.99 per month. However, if you’re looking to save money then there are a few ways to watch HBO Max for free. We’ve rounded up everything we know about how to get this service without having to pay a cent. We also have a similar roundup for watching Apple TV+ for free. If you’re based in the UK, you may also be able to sign up using this method, and a VPN such as NordVPN or ExpressVPN.
Use a free trial of HBO Max on Hulu
If you’re signed up for the streaming service Hulu (which costs $7.99 per month for the ad-supported version, and $14.99 for the ad-free one), then you can add HBO Max as an add-on, with a seven-day free trial available. You can do this by going to your account and selecting ‘Manage add-ons’, and then clicking on the HBO Max banner.
Get HBO Max through AT&T or your cable provider
Get your TV and broadband via AT&T? Good news, you may be able to get HBO Max for absolutely nothing! AT&T is offering the subscription with certain select bundles – check if yours is included using the chart below: If it’s not included, you may still be eligible for a limited free trial, though the length of this will depend on the type of plan you’re on. You can check this on the AT&T website. In addition, some other third-party HBO subscribers are eligible. Customers who subscribe to HBO through the following providers should be able to get HBO Max for free:
Charter’s SpectrumAppleHuluYouTube TVAltice (Optimum and SuddenLink)VerizonCox CommunicationsNCTC (WOW!, Atlantic Broadband, RCN, Grande Communications & Wave, and MCTV)
The sign-up process will differ depending on your plan – check with your provider for full details. Hannah Cowton is a Senior Staff Writer at Tech Advisor and Macworld, working across entertainment, consumer technology and lifestyle. Her interests and specialities lie in streaming services, film and television reviews and rumours, gaming, wearables and smart home products. She’s also the creator of The London Geek, a geek culture and lifestyle blog.
