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Nov 24, 2025 4:48 AM

Select/Eligible HBO Max Customers: 1-Year HBO Max Basic w/ Ads Subscription

$3/Month

$11

(Valid thru Eligible Providers/Supported Devices)at HBO Max
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HBO Max [Details] is offering select/eligible HBO Max Customers: 1-Year HBO Max Basic w/ Ads Subscription on sale for $2.99/Month valid for New/Returning Customers through participating providers/support devices: ex; Apple, Google Play, Roku, Samsung, Xumo. If applicable, proceed with the instructions prompt to sign up and confirm your subscription.

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HBO Max Basic w/ Ads (Monthly)
  • Full HD 1080p
  • Stream on 2 Devices at Once

Editor's Notes

Written by Discombobulated | Staff
  • About the Deal
    • This offer is part of HBO Max Black Friday offer/deal for eligible account/members only; 70% Off discount
    • After your 1-year promotional period, your subscription will automatedly be renewed at the standard monthly rate; you may cancel at anytime
    • Offer cannot be combined with any other promotions/offers
    • Offer valid through December 1, 2025 or while promotional offer/pricing last
  • Additional Details
    • Ads served on live & linear content in standard and premium

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Written by Naruto777
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HBO Max [Details] is offering select/eligible HBO Max Customers: 1-Year HBO Max Basic w/ Ads Subscription on sale for $2.99/Month valid for New/Returning Customers through participating providers/support devices: ex; Apple, Google Play, Roku, Samsung, Xumo. If applicable, proceed with the instructions prompt to sign up and confirm your subscription.

Thanks to community member Naruto777 & SD Community for finding this deal

HBO Max Basic w/ Ads (Monthly)
  • Full HD 1080p
  • Stream on 2 Devices at Once

Editor's Notes

Written by Discombobulated | Staff
  • About the Deal
    • This offer is part of HBO Max Black Friday offer/deal for eligible account/members only; 70% Off discount
    • After your 1-year promotional period, your subscription will automatedly be renewed at the standard monthly rate; you may cancel at anytime
    • Offer cannot be combined with any other promotions/offers
    • Offer valid through December 1, 2025 or while promotional offer/pricing last
  • Additional Details
    • Ads served on live & linear content in standard and premium

Original Post

Written by Naruto777

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HBO Max Basic with Ads is showing a Black Friday promo that drops the monthly price to $2.99 for 12 months, often through the app, browser, or third party billing flows like Apple, Amazon, Roku, or Google Play. The strongest draw is the low price for existing, lapsed, and even some new accounts, with many setups carrying over to other devices after signup. The main tradeoff is the ad load, which can be frequent and sometimes front loaded, and the plan does not include live sports or 4K. A practical budget pick if you can live with ads and device specific setup quirks.

Common Questions (7)

  • It works on some devices and not others: many users saw it on iPhone/iPad/Apple TV and some Fire/Roku devices, while Android and PC often showed only the regular $10.99 price. The offer appears to be tied to the billing path on the device you use, so checking multiple devices can matter.

  • The ad load can be heavy, with about 3-4 ad breaks per episode and some shows front-loading several minutes of ads before the content starts. Older titles may have no ads at all, but many users report the ads are more intrusive than Prime Video and less intrusive than Hulu.

  • Yes. The promo has been available to existing subscribers, lapsed accounts, and even annual-plan users, with the switch often taking effect after the current billing cycle ends. Some accounts show the $2.99 rate only after clicking Change Plan or Renew Subscription.

  • The offer is reported as $2.99 per month for 12 months, with the discounted rate starting after any current plan ends. After the promo period, it reverts to the then-current price unless another offer is selected.

  • No live sports are included on the ads plan, and the standard ad-supported tier is 1080p/HD rather than 4K. Premium is needed for 4K, and some sports like TNT/TBS/TruTV basketball games require Standard or Premium.

  • Look under Renew subscription, Change Your Plan, or Alternative Billing; on some accounts it only appears after logging in and clicking the app's subscription flow. It can also show directly on the HBO Max site or in browser-based account pages, but many users only saw it after opening the app or a device-specific billing path.

  • Upgrading may be limited or unavailable on this promo, and some users saw messages saying they were unable to change plans. A few accounts could switch plans later, but the promo itself is mainly reported as a monthly ad-supported offer rather than a flexible upgrade path.

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329 Comments

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Nov 24, 2025 6:49 PM
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KentuckyspudNov 24, 2025 6:49 PM
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Thanks!
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Nov 24, 2025 6:53 PM
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Joined Oct 2023
SkillfulGuitar783Nov 24, 2025 6:53 PM
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Showed up for me on PC with an existing ad free subscription. Thanks for the heads up!
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Nov 24, 2025 6:55 PM
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waterfrontNov 24, 2025 6:55 PM
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this is not part of $300 Digital Entertainment Credit from amex platinum . any other work arounds available? thanks
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Nov 24, 2025 6:58 PM
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Honest-IJMNov 24, 2025 6:58 PM
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They really fell down on creating quality content.
Nov 24, 2025 7:08 PM
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Joined Jan 2025
TealStep446Nov 24, 2025 7:08 PM
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I signed up & checked for TNT TBS TruTV basketball. While games show up on the App etc, this plan doesn't cover the games... you need; Std or Premium plan(s). (An Upgrade from the $2.99 plan here. Can always sign up, then (maybe) upgrade in March for March Madness, then back down in April. Or end it altogether
Nov 24, 2025 7:18 PM
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PurpleWalrus1922Nov 24, 2025 7:18 PM
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Quote from MidnightYell200 View quoted comment :
If I paid for a yearly plan back in April and switch to this monthly plan, do I get any kind of money back or it that all lost?
So I have an annual basic plan good until July 2026. When I went to 'change subscription' & clicked on 'change to monthly' it shows it starts $2.99/month for 12 months after my annual is up in July.

& yes I took a screenshot...lol
Nov 24, 2025 7:20 PM
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dealseekinaddictNov 24, 2025 7:20 PM
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Quote from shadow9d9 View quoted comment :
Paying to see ads is wild. I wouldn't take that even if it were free...
My guy, have you never heard of ad blockers?
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Nov 24, 2025 7:24 PM
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dbernie41Nov 24, 2025 7:24 PM
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Quote from dealseekinaddict View quoted comment :
My guy, have you never heard of ad blockers?
PiHole?
Nov 24, 2025 7:26 PM
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Joined Nov 2025
TenseFriction9858Nov 24, 2025 7:26 PM
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Works from prime
Nov 24, 2025 7:29 PM
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Joined Sep 2017
BugeekerNov 24, 2025 7:29 PM
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Was able to see it going straight through my HBO Max login on my PC https://auth.hbomax.com/product. I have a long expired subscription. Unfortunately without a way to upgrade to no ads at a discount, and without 4k, I'm not super interested. If it were discounted no-ad options I'd go for it!
Nov 24, 2025 7:32 PM
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dealseekinaddictNov 24, 2025 7:32 PM
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Quote from dbernie41 View quoted comment :
PiHole?
Among the many. 😉 😉
Nov 24, 2025 7:35 PM
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SopiNov 24, 2025 7:35 PM
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Quote from dbernie41 View quoted comment :
All are ad-free? Can you add additional households? And do you have a link?
Same link as the deal posted. Just scroll down a little and click on the bundle option. Ad-free tier for all three is 32.99/mo. It says stream HBO on 2 devices at once.
Nov 24, 2025 7:51 PM
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hceuterpeNov 24, 2025 7:51 PM
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Quote from Sopi View quoted comment :
Same link as the deal posted. Just scroll down a little and click on the bundle option. Ad-free tier for all three is 32.99/mo. It says stream HBO on 2 devices at once.
The bundled plan even if ad-free is HD only, no 4K.

WB really trying to find ways to make their streaming service less valuable than their competition..
Nov 24, 2025 7:59 PM
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AlvnsimmonsNov 24, 2025 7:59 PM
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3 dollars!

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Nov 24, 2025 8:00 PM
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SDNoviceNov 24, 2025 8:00 PM
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Thanks OP.. Logged in and signed up for it. Cancelled Hulu and Peacock that I signed up using the last year BF deal. Not sure if they will bring those back..lets see..

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