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Nov 24, 2025 4:48 AM

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

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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

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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
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- Ads served on live & linear content in standard and premium

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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

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marvelousmrsbezel

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ad plan doesn't have live sports fyi!

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I have two phones (work and personal). Android phone: no alternative billing and cheapest is 10.99/mo. iPhone: alternative billing with 2.99/mo deal. Same lapsed account.

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HBO Max Basic with Ads is showing a Black Friday style $2.99 per month offer for 12 months, and it is strongest for lapsed or eligible accounts that can access alternative billing. The deal often appears inside the app or under Change Your Plan, with Apple, Amazon, Roku, Fire TV, and some browser flows all surfacing it for different accounts. The main catch is that eligibility is inconsistent by device and billing path, and the ads tier does not include live sports or 4K. Ad load is real, though some playback is front loaded or lighter on older titles, making this a low cost way to keep Max if ads are acceptable.

lapsed HBO Max customers who are willing to sign up through the iPhone/iPad app because the "Alternative Billing" $2.99/month option shows up in-app (and commenters say it didn't show on web/PC or Android for them).
ZoboFlobby sum4every1 DanMan5464 itbedave
people who don't mind ads and just want a cheap way to watch HBO Max in HD because commenters say Basic with Ads is 1080p and the ads can be manageable (e.g., ~90-120 seconds at the start for some shows, and sometimes older shows have no ads).
TeachMeHow mclovin07 Stanjk3
existing subscribers who want to switch to the ad-supported tier at the promo price because commenters report the $2.99 option appears under "manage subscription/change your plan" and switches after the current billing cycle ends.
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Fire TV / Fire Stick owners who want the deal on a streaming device because multiple commenters say it was easy to subscribe on Fire TV/Fire Stick (and some say it worked even when other platforms didn't).
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Roku users who are okay subscribing via the Roku ecosystem because commenters report the $2.99 for 12 months shows on Roku (and they were able to sign in and use it after subscribing elsewhere).
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people who specifically want ad-free HBO Max (or hate ad breaks) because commenters say the ads in the Basic tier can be heavy/unpleasant (including reports like multiple ad breaks per episode and "ads killed it" for some).
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people who want to upgrade to the no-ads tier at a discount after taking the deal because commenters ask about upgrading and report there isn't a discounted upgrade path (and one says they're not interested without it).
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buyers trying to get the promo through Roku (without the right billing flow) because at least one commenter says they tried on Roku and it didn't work there.
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people who need live sports on the ads plan because commenters note the ad plan does not include live sports.
marvelousmrsbezel
customers who want to use the Amex Entertainment credit with this promo because one commenter says the $2.99 alternative billing won't qualify for that credit since it must be subscribed from the website.
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The $2.99 alternative billing option can appear in the iOS app flow and be billed through Apple Pay for 12 months.
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The deal can work across devices after signing up in one place, such as subscribing on an iPad and then using the Roku app.
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The $2.99 rate can start after an existing annual plan expires, with renewal scheduled at the promo price for the following 12 months.
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The ads-supported tier can still deliver HD streaming for at least some content.
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The $2.99 alternative billing option is not consistently visible across platforms, and it may be missing on Android or in a PC browser.
JamesH1037 ZoboFlobby Roddd itbedave
Basic with Ads can include frequent ad breaks that may be front-loaded and later split across the program.
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The promo can fail during verification or billing, including cases where payment shows $10.99 instead of $2.99 or HBO cannot verify a subscription through Amazon.
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Some sports coverage is not included in Basic with Ads, and certain TNT/TBS/TruTV basketball games may require a higher tier.
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Common Questions (5)

It has worked on iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Android, Roku, Fire TV, Fire Stick, and some PC/browser flows, but not every device shows it for every account. Several accounts only saw the offer on Apple devices or through third-party billing, while others found it on Android, Roku, or the web.
NoCallerIDLol Roddd jasefanz ThriftyHerring301
The ad load can be heavy: some episodes show about 3-4 ad breaks, often around every 10-12 minutes, with pre-roll ads and blocks that can total roughly 90-120 seconds or more. Some older titles may have no ads, but many shows and movies do include interruptions.
alm99 nottrollin nottrollin Stanjk3
Yes, existing, lapsed, and even annual subscribers can sometimes switch to the promo, and the change usually starts after the current billing cycle ends. Some accounts that had expired months ago or were already on a paid plan still showed the $2.99 option when changing plans.
jelenap sum4every1 gameplayer Jenkins6736
Look under Renew subscription, Change Your Plan, or Alternative Billing; on some accounts it appears only after tapping those menus. It can show in the HBO Max app, on the website, or through third-party billing flows like Apple, Amazon, Google Play, or Roku depending on the device/account.
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The Basic with Ads plan does not include live sports, and HBO Max's standard ad-supported tier is 1080p/HD only. 4K is reserved for Premium, so this promo is mainly a low-cost way to keep access if you can live without sports and higher resolution.
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poohead123

Nov 24, 2025 8:03 PM

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Now I can watch all season of got for $3

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Nov 24, 2025 8:06 PM

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On Android I went to Subscriptions, then clicked "change your plan" and the offer shows up.

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Great deal!

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evaporationNov 24, 2025 8:15 PM

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execellent. need to renew now. thanks!

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Thank you. Time to catch up on some of the movies here in HBO, including Superman!

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Prime Video is also offering HBO/MAX basic with ads for $2.99 a month for 12 months.

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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..

That really sucks.

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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

Wow! Good call and thanks for the response!

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Thanks OP. It is good not to have to find a deal every 6 months

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Good deal. Thanks.

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Same, I haven't had hbo max in about 8 months, cheapest plan is $10.99

ditto

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Thanks - I see this deal on my Fire Stick. Because it's monthly payments, I am willing to try it and see how bad the ads are.

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Hi,I did this and it shows up under subscriptions in my Prime account. However, I don't see this as a 'channel' under my Prime Video Subscribed Channel. Likewise, when I try to sign into the HBO app w/ my prime email, it asks me to sign up.....What am I doing wrong?Thanks!

Edit:
According to other thread. If you signed up using the fire kindle link it only works with those devices?

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I have an annual plan that expires Jul 2026. According to offer the $3 BF offer will start at the end of my current plan. Anyone else can confirm?

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