There are certain streaming services that permits you to watch any video of your choice at any specific time. They’re known as instant demand streaming services or what people commonly called On-demand. You don’t have to wait for a particular hour just to watch any movie or your best TV programs.
For instance, lets take a quick look at a movie freak named Sharon. Sharon lives in a remote area with her parents and she loves to watch TV series and sometimes, Soap Opera. All Sharon does is to wait for a particular hour each day just to watch her favourite TV shows.
However, Sharon is always faced with a major problem, which is lack of constant power supply. She’ll occasionally miss her best TV shows as a result of this.
Moreover, when Sharon heard about streaming services and how she can watch whatever she desires with her mobile phone, she was pleased.
Sharon don’t have to get upset about missing her best TV shows which she never get to watch again due to frequent power interruption.
Instant demand streaming services are becoming more popular now. People no longer have to wait for any TV show to air on any channel unlike before.
After a stressful day, just head back home.Take a warm bath, have a nice dinner, and hop into bed. Pick up your mobile, connect to an internet, or you can use your smart TV. Pick any movie you like, or continue from the episode you left off yesterday, and enjoy a relaxing time. That’s how On-demand streaming services works.
Aside, TV shows, there are other kinds of videos that can be seen in these streaming platforms.
Animated shows, educational videos and cartoons for children are also available. Parents can find interesting and fun videos for their children at any time.
Furthermore, live sports events can be viewed on streaming platforms. Previously, people need to attach a particular cable to a TV before they can watch live sports. But it’s no longer the same now.
Basketball, tennis, football and other exciting sports can be streamed from these platforms. You can watch international events from the comfort of your home. No extra cables are needed at all.
With the use of On-demand streaming platforms, you can catch up with your favourite sports from anywhere.
Discovery channels can be seen on streaming services for those that loves history, nature and the world at large. People can watch various things on the Discovery channel because it covers a wide range of topics.
Additionally, you can find live news on these platforms. News about reports and current information happening around the world are shown on streaming platforms.
There are people who don’t like watching the regular news on local TV channels. They prefer streaming world reports and important events.
HBO Max, is among the biggest On-demand streaming platforms that can give you unlimited streaming. It’s part of Warner Bros company subsidiary.
Let’s find out more about this streaming platform and all HBO Max supported countries.
What is HBO Max?
HBO Max is a streaming platform for watching movies, TV shows, cartoons, discovery, news, sports and lots more all together in one spot.
Show and Movies on HBO Max
- Interesting movies from HBO Max content.
- Max Originals shows and movies made just for HBO Max. These movies and TV shows can’t be seen in other streaming platforms except in HBO Max.
- Warner Bros movies and shows displayed in HBO Max. You get to see new released movies of Warner Bros under the name Max.
- Cartoon, Adult Swim and Animation channels for children.
- Discovery and lifestyle shows from the Discovery Channel. You get to watch culinary programs, travels and tours and animal world. How machines are built, crime scene documentation and more
- Workshop programs and kid shows. Parents and the children can actually watch these programs together because the content is safe.
- Live events and sports shows.
- Special live events and shows like boxing, wrestling and other live concerts.
HBO Max Subscription plans
- Basic subscription plan. It has a minimum fee but includes ads. With this plan, you can stream movies on 2 devices in Full HD. No downloads.
- Standard subscription plan. You can watch Full HD on 2 devices. Live sports plus up to 30 offline downloads.
- Premium subscription plan. 4K UHD on 4 devices. Live sports including 100 offline downloads.
HBO Max Suitable Devices
- Mobile and tablets
- Computers
- Smart TVs and streaming sticks.
- Game consoles
How HBO Max Works
- Go to HBO Max site or app. Sign up for a monthly plan.
- Create a username and password for your account.
- On any HBO Max supported devices, open the link and sign in using your username and password.
- Search through the catalogue for any movie or TV show you would like to watch.
- Click on the title and start watching.
Furthermore, you can save movies and shows for offline viewing. This depends on the subscribed plan.
Additionally, different users can create 2 to 4 personal profile on different devices through one account depending on the plan.
You can use parental controls to prevent kids from watching any show that’s not appropriate for kids.
You may choose to cancel your recurring subscription plans anytime, through your account settings.
List of HBO Max Supported Countries
HBO supported countries are mostly in Asia, Europe and Americas’. Most popular HBO supported countries includes: United States, Canada, Australia and many others. Below are the full list of HBO available countries:
- Asia: Australia, Bangladesh, Brunei, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Cambodia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan and Palau.
- Europe: Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Albania, Andorra, Armenia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tajikistan, Turkey, Ukraine, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway and Poland.
- Americas:’ United States, including all the United States territories like: American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Island).
- Canada through partnership.
- Mexico, Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, Venezuela, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Curaçao, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Haiti, Jamaica, Montserrat, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands.
However, people in Africa can access HBO Max through MultiChoice services. Which is through GOTV and DSTV.
Countries that can access MultiChoice services are:
- Central Africa: Equatorial Guinea, São Tomé and Príncipe, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo and Gabon.
- Indian Ocean islands: Comoros, Mauritius, Seychelles and Mayotte (French territory).
- West Africa: N Senegal, Benin, Burkina Faso, Togo, Mali, igeria, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Sierra Leone, Niger, Chad, Mauritania, Liberia and Gambia.
- Southern Africa: Lesotho, Eswatini, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Mozambique, Malawi, Zambia, Angola, Madagascar and Cape Verde.
- East Africa: South Sudan, Djibouti, Somalia, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Ethiopia and Eritrea.
List of HBO Max Supported States in the USA
HBO Max can be streamed in any state within the United States. Nevertheless, all U.S. close by territories can also access HBO Max. Residents can subscribed directly through HBO Max website. Or through Verizon Fios and Spectrum TV program because they offers some HBO Max movies through their channel.
HBO Max Alternatives
- Netflix
- Apple TV+
- Amazon Prime Video
- Paramount+
- Peacock
- Disney+
- Hulu
Conclusion
HBO Max is a streaming platform for movies, children cartoons and other relevant TV shows. It has the combination of Warner Bros movies, Cartoon shows and HBO Max programs all together.
HBO Max can be watched with mobile phone, computer and other suitable devices like game consoles.
There are different subscription plans with different features. Some let you watch on multiple devices with no ads. While others have ads and limited device streaming
Furthermore, the African continent isn’t among HBO Max Supported Countries. However, in some countries with MultiChoice coverage, you can access HBO Max through the MultiChoice platform.