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muwu on 19/03/2025 - 12:48 max.com (1769 clicks)
Last edited 19/03/2025 - 13:01 by 1 other user

If this helps anyone..

Limited time introductory rates on local Australian subs to the new streaming platform, Max (HBO), which includes the season 2 launch of The Last of Us on April 13.

Platform launch March 31, deal expires April 30.

TLoU S2 finale is May 25, so time your sub between April 25 - April 30 to only pay for one month at the cheapest price.

Basic with ads (FHD, 2 devices, no downloads):
$7.99/mo (then $11.99/mo)
$79.99/yr (then $119.99/yr)

Standard (no ads, FHD, 2 devices, downloads):
$11.99/mo (then $15.99/mo)
$119.99/yr (then $159.99/yr)

Premium (no ads, 4K and Dolby, 4 devices, more downloads):
$17.99/mo (then $21.99/mo)
$179.99/yr (then $219.99/yr)

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  • HaydosK on 19/03/2025 - 12:51
    +13

    Finally. I mean IDC but at least foxtel doesn't have the exclusive rights anymore. They are still working together tho ☹️. I'm also counting on them having a trial especially because they are essentially unknown here and need to get subscribers first.

    • muwu on 19/03/2025 - 12:56
      +2

      I read no free trial available, but a "free" annual sub comes with a annual Dashpass sub…

      • regenade on 19/03/2025 - 12:58

        In the US, the Basic with ads is free with Dashpass which is likely to be the case here as well

      • HaydosK on 19/03/2025 - 13:30

        Oh really. Interesting to see how well it goes then

    • kaynayz91 on 19/03/2025 - 13:14
      +10

      foxtel are losing complete rights to hbo

      • HaydosK on 19/03/2025 - 13:30
        +1

        Yes but foxtel customer will get free access so they are still working together. I said they are losing rights to it

        • Twisty on 19/03/2025 - 14:35
          +1

          So having Foxtel which I do mainly for NRL I will get this sub channel for free? I’m guessing it’s the basic ads one but still good to watch TLOU

        • Pinchy on 19/03/2025 - 14:41
          +2

          They aren’t working together. Foxtel just bought a million basic with ads subscriptions from HBO.

          • HaydosK on 19/03/2025 - 15:06
            -2

            @Pinchy: I'm saying some people will stay because they are getting "free" max. I was hoping foxtel didn't have HBO at all but at least it's not exclusive anymore.

      • Cordova on 19/03/2025 - 14:04

        Good!

      • AustriaBargain on 19/03/2025 - 21:37

        Didn't Foxtel just sell off their pay tv business?

    • Big L on 19/03/2025 - 20:15

      Foxtel was sold to DAZN including all but Sky News. DAZN is a sports channel elsewhere, so perhaps they won't continue with HBO or similar channels.

      https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12-23/foxtel-sold-to-billio…

  • MrMoo on 19/03/2025 - 12:55

    I see some shows on HBO Max that Foxtel have exclusivity on.

    House of dragon
    White lotus

    Is HBO coming to kill Foxtel?

    • muwu on 19/03/2025 - 12:57
      +5

      I read House of Dragon and The White Lotus will be on Max, and removed from Binge after a grace period. Presuming everything HBO will be on the new platform, so that should eliminate the Foxtel exclusivity..

      • MrMoo on 19/03/2025 - 13:04
        +11

        Foxtel on life support.

        • Christopher Scott on 19/03/2025 - 14:19
          +1

          Partially Saudi owned so they wont get a cent from many now.

    • Rkel403 on 19/03/2025 - 12:57

      Yes

    • AustriaBargain on 19/03/2025 - 21:38

      So HBO shows won't be on Binge anymore?

  • Rkel403 on 19/03/2025 - 12:57
    +6

    I wouldn’t be pulling the trigger on this “deal”. Binge are rumoured to offer free MAX membership (at least in the short term) to somehow maintain any form of relevance once their content disappears.

    https://www.archivebuttons.com/articles?article=https://www.…

    • muwu on 19/03/2025 - 13:01
      +1

      Thanks 👍

      Note the purported subs extending from Binge to Max is only for Basic with ads..

      • jv on 19/03/2025 - 13:03

        is only for Basic with ads.

        perfect….

      • Rkel403 on 19/03/2025 - 13:03
        +11

        Sailing the high seas on a fire stick becoming more attractive by the day

        • Nolanb134 on 19/03/2025 - 13:29

          is this easy to do? any chance you could point me in the direction of a treasure map for this? or some other helpful starting advice if its not allowed?

          • Futura on 19/03/2025 - 16:28
            -1

            @croccer: I use Stremio + AIOStreams add-on + Real-Debrid + EasyDebrid + TorBox.

            • rickb on 19/03/2025 - 16:43
              +4

              @Futura: Why so many add-ons? Stremio + RD + Torrentio should be all you need, right?

              • Futura on 19/03/2025 - 20:06

                @rickb: I use AIOStreams because it combines results from other addons (Torrentio, Mediafusion, Comet, Debridio) into one plus it provides additional control over how results are displayed.

                Torrentio, Mediafusion, Comet, Debridio are just databases. One database might have something which another might not have. So it's good to have variety and not just depend on the one database.

                EasyDebrid and TorBox are just additional debrid providers and provides additional redundancy. Something might be available on EasyDebrid that isn't available on Real-Debrid. Usually for me it's 4K Linux isos that are more readily available on ED vs RD.

              • G-rig on 20/03/2025 - 07:45

                @rickb: This. Do a search people, on Reddit.

                The Pitt isn't a bad show.

                Used to have HBO Max set up ages ago with a VPN sign up. Didn't work after a while when changing to max.

            • sav11 on 19/03/2025 - 19:28

              @Futura: I have the same as @rickb.

              What do you get from adding AIOStreams, EasyDebrid and TorBox?

              • Futura on 19/03/2025 - 20:06

                @sav11: I use AIOStreams because it combines results from other addons (Torrentio, Mediafusion, Comet, Debridio) into one plus it provides additional control over how results are displayed.

                Torrentio, Mediafusion, Comet, Debridio are just databases. One database might have something which another might not have. So it's good to have variety and not just depend on the one database.

                EasyDebrid and TorBox are just additional debrid providers and provides additional redundancy. Something might be available on EasyDebrid that isn't available on Real-Debrid. Usually for me it's 4K Linux isos that are more readily available on ED vs RD.

                • sav11 on 19/03/2025 - 20:13

                  @Futura: Thanks, appreciate the response and explanations.

                  I was just researching them. Looks like I should start over if I want to use AIOStreams as you shouldn't have the add-ons separately, only through AIOStreams…any idea if that's right?

                  Do you know if any of the debrid providers are better for Australian or niche content? I noticed with RealDebrid there's no streams available for e.g Australian Survivor.

                  • Futura on 19/03/2025 - 20:20

                    @sav11: You can run AIOStreams alongside other add-ons but they advise not to as it would be querying the database twice essentially, which would be bad for the hoster if you're using the free version.

                    I randomly checked two episodes of S12 Australian Survivor and it's available to download from RD, ED, and little bit of TorBox (I probably wouldn't bother with these guys to be honest). Lots of results with Comet, Mediafusion, and Debridio, some with Torrentio.

                    • sav11 on 19/03/2025 - 20:42

                      @Futura: Thanks for that. Do you happen to know of a decent guide for setting up AIOStreams?

                      Yeah it was a previous season of Australian Survivor I couldn't stream with RD & Torrentio.

    • aeon on 19/03/2025 - 13:05
      +1

      From I read of the article it is Foxtel that are offering their customers the Max Ad membership. Binge customers aren't specified, so may not get anything.

      • tm32 on 19/03/2025 - 13:43
        +1

        Prior articles have only described the conventional foxtel I.e IQ4 customer base. There hasn't been anything concrete for the binge streamotion service has there?

    • SteveBuscemi on 19/03/2025 - 14:09
      +1

      Foxtel's (confirmed weeks ago) Max Basic membership deal is for Foxtel iQ subscribers only. Binge subscribers get nothing.
      https://www.foxtel.com.au/hbo-max.html

      • VerticallyIntegrated on 19/03/2025 - 15:48

        Does this suggest Max will only be viewable on an iQ box and not Foxtel Go or Max app?

        • st1ng on 19/03/2025 - 21:48

          Max app will be available on iQ 3+ and the Hubbl puck/glass.

    • Gonltruck on 19/03/2025 - 20:17

      Pretty sure your link says only foxtel subscribers are being offered free Max accounts, not binge subscribers

  • yht on 19/03/2025 - 13:02

    No free trial ?

    • muwu on 19/03/2025 - 13:03

      Doesn't look it

    • jv on 19/03/2025 - 13:03
      -1

      free trial ?

      Depends on the crime.

  • J B S on 19/03/2025 - 13:17
    +1

    I’m hoping Discovery channel etc will be latest episodes directly from US rather than the watered-down versions like fetch uses which shows older episodes from two or three years ago

  • bruce1202 on 19/03/2025 - 13:18
    +1

    Any cash back reward thru ShopBack or other similar 3rd party websites?

  • Kazusa on 19/03/2025 - 13:23
    +4

    I’ve had the Brazilian one for years, $80 a year for full 4K no ads

    • EagleVista on 19/03/2025 - 13:23

      Do you need VPN to watch

      • Kazusa on 19/03/2025 - 13:24
        +1

        Yeah because they haven’t launched here, I anticipate vpn wouldn’t be needed once they launch here, cause I can watch vpning to any country with max

    • jv on 19/03/2025 - 13:28
      -7

      I’ve had the Brazilian one for years

      Did it leave a rash ?

    • delay no more on 19/03/2025 - 13:29

      How did you renew your Brazilian subscription? Unfortunately, none of my debit or credit cards work.

    • bowtiehoon on 19/03/2025 - 14:19

      Which country do u vpn to? Does it only work for Brazil? I’d imagine US would have the most content?

      • delay no more on 19/03/2025 - 15:20

        It works when your IP address is in any territory where Max is available. However, if you sign up for a Brazilian account, you can only use a Brazilian credit or debit card to make payments, which seems to be the new policy.

        • Snagsandonions on 19/03/2025 - 15:30

          Will a Revolut card not work using Brazilian currency?

          • delay no more on 19/03/2025 - 16:08
            +1

            @Snagsandonions: The issue isn’t the currency but the country where your debit or credit card was issued. A few years ago, I used an Australian credit card without any problems when it was called HBO Max. However, when that card expired, the new Max no longer accepted a card that didn’t match the country where my account was registered (Brazil).

    • yayo321 on 20/03/2025 - 00:30

      was it always $80? now it's like $132 when i tried to sign up

  • EagleVista on 19/03/2025 - 13:23
    +2

    RIP Foxtel

    • Irishness on 19/03/2025 - 13:35
      -2

      given it was recently purchased by DAZN who would have known what was coming I'm not sure they care so much, think DAZN wanted NRL/AFL rights & have deep pockets plus they are in a lot of other countries

      unrelated would love to see the death of Binge, anyone who pays Luai money to advertise their product can (profanity) off

      • Christopher Scott on 19/03/2025 - 14:22

        Nrl are encouraging Netflix and Amazon to bid for the next round of rights and theres strong rumours espn/disney+ are showing interest.

        • Irishness on 19/03/2025 - 16:09
          +1

          it's all about the money, I think they need to be careful who gets the rights, look at union I'd say that selling the tv rights to a pay tv provider that has low market share contributed to it's demise though rugby australia have done a great job of screwing it too

          • Christopher Scott on 19/03/2025 - 17:50

            @Irishness: Netflix and Amazon have solid marketbases and disneys is improving now basketball is on there under espn.

            • Irishness on 19/03/2025 - 18:00

              @Christopher Scott: netflix would make sense as they build their sports offering given they have the largest % market share so plenty already have a sub & have a large database of non sports, amazon those that have it get prime delivery etc but how many have a sub purely for their pay tv offering & specifically sports? Disney don't have enough content for the average subscriber so they dip in & out though I get that it's increasing sports wise with ESPN / basketball but it's just fragmenting sports further. Stan & Optus sports IMO are the least value offerings given the lack of content / variety of sports. The more the market fragments the more people sail the high seas of IPTV & stremio etc

              • Christopher Scott on 19/03/2025 - 20:42

                @Irishness: Amazon has alot of sport globally its just lacking in Australia although they still have improved on their cricket coverage lately. Id be very surprised if they didnt aim to get 20 percent of the nrl games. They have a large Premierleague package in England and they use sport to grow marketshare globally.

                I find Prime video better to watch than Netflix lately might be due to netflix having a horrible algorithm.

  • doobey1231 on 19/03/2025 - 13:25
    +6

    Far out and these are introductory offers? Thats rough, starting out the market at netflix prices. Yo ho!

    • Kazusa on 19/03/2025 - 13:26
      +4

      HBO max has much higher quality shows than Netflix imo

      • Rkel403 on 19/03/2025 - 13:45
        +7

        Sure do, just don’t produce enough shows annually to warrant paying an ongoing subscription.

      • doobey1231 on 19/03/2025 - 15:07
        +2

        Problem is, as rkel403 mentioned - they don't spit out as much content as often, when its subscription based theres a pretty good argument for a streaming service consistently providing you with new content. Its all opinion based of course, if HBO tickles your pickle then thats obviously the right choice, but I think pricing should be based on current output, not previous catalogues, if they don't structure it this way I can only see more and more people going to the seven seas.

        The only $20+ streaming service I can justify now is Youtube premium and that's because youve got tens of thousands of quality content creators pushing out content on a daily basis, plus the catalogue of what already exists, plus my own moral obligation to support what is probably the biggest archive on the internet when you are counting pure data amounts.

      • whatgift on 19/03/2025 - 16:25
        +3

        Quality, yes. Variety and widespread appeal, no.

      • gromit on 19/03/2025 - 21:11
        +2

        Yes but you can watch all their quality shows in a month. At these prices they are a short term subscribe, binge and then dump.

    • Pinchy on 19/03/2025 - 14:43

      Netflix prices are much higher

      • doobey1231 on 19/03/2025 - 15:03
        +1

        No they aren't really, premium here is the same as middle of the road netflix but remember this is an introductory offer, I would love to see what they are planning for the standard pricing, if it isn't bang on netflix pricing it will be pretty damn close I am sure.

  • Pab23q on 19/03/2025 - 13:27
    +11

    Pay to watch ads lollll.

    7seas streaming still wins arrrgghhh

  • Valkian24 on 19/03/2025 - 13:31
    +5

    The fact that you have ads for the basic tier is always a red flag.

    Why not make a free tier if you're gonna put ads in it?

    • Binchicken22 on 19/03/2025 - 14:00
      -3

      Because TV shows (particularly HBO) have production values of Hollywood movies now and can't be supports purely on real life insurance advertisments.

      If you want free then watch the cheap to produce reality TV shows on FTA, plenty of that still around.

  • hippyhippy on 19/03/2025 - 13:31

    Aren't these guys late to the party?

    • Irishness on 19/03/2025 - 13:37
      +1

      in Oz maybe but when they own the rights to certain popular series then they will always attract subscribers, wouldn't imagine they have huge setup costs it's not like they are starting from scratch they are huge elsewhere

    • Morven on 19/03/2025 - 13:42
      +3

      Not when they arrive with exclusives on:

      Game of Thrones franchise (incl House of the Dragon etc)
      Dune: Prophecy
      The Last of Us
      True Detective
      The Sopranos
      Succession
      Chernobyl
      The Wire
      Westworld
      Hacks
      Band of Brothers
      etc

      • Pinchy on 19/03/2025 - 14:44
        +4

        I heard Westworld isn’t available on streaming. In the USA anyway. It was cheaper for them to not have it available than to pay royalties for it.

  • ginger-gin on 19/03/2025 - 13:38

    🦃 brother, are you there?

  • crazy94boy on 19/03/2025 - 13:41
    +2

    Does this mean binge is going to lose most of its content?

  • KenDiaMoi on 19/03/2025 - 13:44
    +3

    Finally.

    Binge is dog water.

    No hdr, the 4k looks like ass.

  • A female dog on 19/03/2025 - 13:45
    +1

    Introducing a new steaming service into the already crowded market doesn’t actually benefit anyone.

    • Binchicken22 on 19/03/2025 - 14:02
      +6

      Essentially we are back to where we were in the Foxtel dominance era, you need to subscribe to 8 different "packages" @ $15 a month to get access to everything…

      The only advantage now if you can pick and choose each month and subscribe and cancel as you please… Bit of mental Labor keeping track of it all though.

  • kulprit on 19/03/2025 - 13:48
    +1

    Wonder how they'll enforce any household sharing rules. Even the Disney ones seems to have kicked in harder recently.

    No sign of an extra fee to allow to add a household.

    • Guybrush57 on 19/03/2025 - 16:37

      bohn linked below an announcement from Max cracking down on household sharing.

  • Whatisthatvelvet on 19/03/2025 - 13:55
    +9

    Yeah nah.

    I'll stick to RD

    • RubenM on 19/03/2025 - 16:03
      +3

      The more paying streaming platforms they release and the more fragmented they make their offerings, the greater the incentive to use and "alternative" streaming service!

    • Bigredkeg on 19/03/2025 - 21:30

      God it makes me wanna cry how good RD is……

  • alikazi on 19/03/2025 - 13:56

    🤦🏻‍♂️ I just bought 1 year of US HBO Max for $10 a month with ads that I use with VPN. This was after 30% discount.

  • zfind on 19/03/2025 - 13:56
    +2

    RD still going perfectly, these fragmented US services are laughable in comparison.

    • B Didds on 19/03/2025 - 14:45

      RD?

      • Whatisthatvelvet on 19/03/2025 - 15:10
        +1

        Real Debrid.

        Use it with Kodi, Stremio, Syncler etc for all your viewing needs.

        • zfind on 19/03/2025 - 15:53

          Yep. Reddit has easy to follow guides to get you going.

    • samcro on 19/03/2025 - 20:18

      Is it still working normally after the "upheaval"?

      • zfind on 19/03/2025 - 23:00

        Works fine for me. Debrid Media Manager to load links, refresh my library and content is there. Pretty flawless playback on a 50mbps connection.

      • Whatisthatvelvet on 20/03/2025 - 06:11

        Yeah I've had no issues touchwood

  • bAps on 19/03/2025 - 14:00
    +1

    and with that, binge is proper dead

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