HBO Max is an American subscription video on demand service owned by Warner Bros. HBO Max South Africa is not available in the country. There are so many ways to get HBO Max in South Africa. In this article, we discuss HBO Max South Africa and ways to stream content from HBO Max in South Africa.
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What is HBO Max?
HBO Max is an American subscription video on demand service owned by Warner Bros. The HBO Max streaming platform allows users to stream all of HBO together with even more TV favorites, blockbuster movies, and new Max Originals. HBO Max was launched in 2020, in the United States. The streaming service is built around the libraries of HBO, Warner Bros., and their related brands.
Is HBO Max South Africa Available?
No, currently we don’t have HBO Max South Africa in South Africa. HBO Max is geo restricted and not available in South Africa.
When you visit hbomax.com, you will be welcomed with the below message:
Sorry, HBO MAX isn’t available in your region yet. We’re working on bringing HBO Max to even more countries, so keep an eye on our current service locations.
HBO Max is available in the United States and certain U.S. territories, as well as select countries in Latin America, Europe, and the Caribbean.
If you’re located in one of these areas and you get a ‘HBO Max isn’t available in your region yet‘ message, your IP address might be blocked or incorrectly identified as being outside of an HBO Max service area.
How to Get HBO Max in South Africa?
Since HBO Max South Africa is not available yet in South Africa, when you visit their site, the platform knowns that you are in South Africa trying to set it up, it will block you. Many South Africans use a VPN service. VPN stands for Virtual Private Network. It allows you to change your location to be anywhere in the world.
How Much is HBO Max South Africa?
HBO Max charges $14.99 a month in South Africa.
How to Watch HBO Max in South Africa Using a VPN
You can setup your HBO Max account in three easy steps. Create a HBO Max account using an American card. This streaming service will think you are an American citizen. After, you download the HBO Max App into your mobile device or smartphone. If you do not have an American Card, then ask your American friend to help you register using their valid American card details.
Follow the below steps to get HBO Max in South Africa:
- Create a VPN Account
- Download the Private VPN App
- Sign in and connect to a HBO Max supported location
- Sign up for HBO Max subscription
- Log into HBO Max and start streaming Movies, TV shows and Series
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