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HBO Max offers three plan names in Australia—Basic with Ads, Standard and Premium—but the official Australian help page available for this guide does not state current prices. Check the live Australian checkout for the amount and features before subscribing; US prices are not a substitute. You can sign up directly or through providers such as Hubbl and Foxtel, while free access depends on a specific provider offer rather than a generally available HBO Max trial.
How much does HBO Max cost in Australia?
The Australian Max Help Center lists Basic with Ads, Standard and Premium, but does not provide current Australian dollar prices in the available plan information. That means there is no reliable monthly or annual figure to quote here. Check the current Australian plan page or signup screen before choosing a subscription: Max plans in Australia.
Do not use US prices to estimate the Australian cost. Prices, billing periods and plan details can differ by market. At checkout, note the recurring amount and billing period, and distinguish any introductory price from the price charged afterward.
What plans can you choose?
The Australian help page names three tiers. The retrieved Australian information does not establish their full feature differences, so check the current plan comparison during signup rather than assuming features from another country.
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- Basic with Ads: the tier name indicates that advertising is included.
- Standard: listed as a separate plan; check the Australian checkout for its current features and price.
- Premium: listed as a separate plan; check the Australian checkout for its current features and price.
Where can you subscribe?
Max says Australian customers can subscribe at Max.com or through a third-party provider. Its Australian signup guidance names Hubbl and Foxtel, and also notes provider billing through Android, Apple or Amazon devices. Provider plans and billing terms can vary. See Max’s Australian signup instructions.
Before you subscribe, compare the complete terms for the route you plan to use:
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- Recurring price and billing period.
- Whether the included HBO Max tier has ads and which features it includes.
- Any minimum term or introductory offer, including its end date.
- Which company bills you and where you must go to cancel.
- The amount charged when a discounted period ends.
Direct subscriptions renew automatically until canceled, according to Max’s signup guidance. If you pay through a provider, check that provider’s billing and cancellation terms.
Can you get HBO Max for free in Australia?
Max’s general trial guidance says most providers do not offer a free trial. If a trial is available for a particular plan or promotion, its duration and eligibility should appear during signup. A trial normally requires a payment method and renews automatically afterward unless you cancel. This general guidance does not establish that an HBO Max trial is currently available to Australian customers. See Max’s free-trial guidance.
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- Breathtaking picture quality: Stunningly sharp 4K picture brings out rich detail in your entertainment with four times the resolution of HD. Watch as colors pop off your screen and enjoy lifelike clarity with Dolby Vision and HDR10+.
- Seamless streaming for any room: With Roku Streaming Stick 4K, watch your favorite entertainment on any TV in the house, even in rooms farther from your router thanks to the long-range Wi-Fi receiver.
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Foxtel Now’s trial is for its wider bundle
Foxtel Now advertises a 10-day free trial for eligible new or reactivating customers. This is a trial of Foxtel Now bundles, not a standalone HBO Max trial. The offer page also describes standard monthly pricing after the offer period for a discounted 12-month Sports & Movies offer unless the customer changes the pack or cancels. Check the displayed bundle, eligibility and renewal terms before signing up: Foxtel Now offers.
Check whether a bundle inclusion is still available
A Foxtel offer page indexed for this guide described HBO Max Basic with Ads as included with eligible Foxtel TV packages, but its stated expiry date was 5 October 2026. That offer has expired. Do not rely on its former price or assume the inclusion remains available; check Foxtel’s current offer and eligibility details directly: Foxtel streaming packages.
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How to check an offer before you commit
- Open the Australian Max signup page or the provider’s current offer page.
- Confirm the plan name, features and full recurring price shown for Australia.
- If a trial or discount is advertised, check who is eligible, when it ends and what you will be charged afterward.
- Confirm the minimum term, payment method and cancellation route before entering payment details.
- Save the offer terms or confirmation so you can check the renewal date and amount later.
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply.
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