[opendtv] hbowatch.com: How Much Does an HBO Subscription Cost These Days?

From: "Manfredi, Albert E" <albert.e.manfredi@xxxxxxxxxx>
To: "opendtv@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <opendtv@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 10 Mar 2015 00:32:12 +0000
This article, which Craig should read carefully, and also read the 
all-important comments, explains the real situation from the perspective of 
early 2013. People were paying in excess of $100/mo, for the privilege of 
having access to HBO. This was before the $50 slimmed-down bundles became an 
option.

Read the comments, Craig.

One guy said he needs to pay at least $70 or $80 a month, just so HBO is an 
option.  But then look at Rococo's post. He broke it down by the year. Had to 
pay $69.99 including Internet, for the first year, $89.99 the second year, and 
finally $115/mo. Just to get HBO. So the marginal cost of adding HBO is not the 
point.

Sure, you also got tons of other channels. But many, and perhaps most people, 
don't want all the bloat, Craig. HBO listened. ESPN too.

Bert

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How Much Does an HBO Subscription Cost These Days?
By Jacob Klein on Feb 7, 2013 to HBO News

It seems like these days everyone wants to get into the premium programming 
game.  Netflix is now releasing exclusive series and even network television 
has stepped up its game hiring bigger named actors and pouring more money into 
production.  People expect more out of their cable subscriptions today than 
ever before.  But how much should a subscription to these services cost?

Most HBO Watchers subscribe to the premium cable network  because their 
favorite programs can be found only there.  It's tough to put a price on the 
ability to watch Game of Thrones, Boardwalk Empire and exclusive documentaries 
in 1080p, watching online anytime and now anywhere with HBOGo.  But what are 
the actual rates?  The answer is of course quite complicated so we wanted to 
bring you the latest from each of the major cable provider's websites below.  
Rates may vary in your area (in fact, they will) and be sure to ask about any 
special deals they may be running.

Charter: $15 / month

Verizon: $18.99 /month

Comcast: $19.99 /month

AT&T: $16 /month

Time Warner Cable: $15.95 /month

Cablevision: $14.95 /month

Cox: $15 /month.

Again most cable companies run discounts that can reduce these prices for going 
with larger cable packages.  Other companies offer free HBO for 6 months, 12 
months or more so you'll just have to give them a call to be sure.  These are 
just the base rates available on these company's websites.

Regardless we hope this gives you a general idea of how much an HBO 
subscription costs.  A quick average of the six prices comes to about $16 if 
you're counting.  Whether or not you feel like that is worth it or not is up to 
you.  But remember HBO places much value in exclusivity. The prices surely earn 
HBO the title of premium cable network.

Here's the quickest way to subscribe to HBO online through HBO.com official or 
check out our guide to doing the same

Are you a subscriber?  Are these prices too high?  Too low?  Leave your 
comments and concerns below.

UPDATE: HBO just announced a standalone product for HBO Go that may have 
different pricing. We do not yet have that info but when we do we'll put it 
here!  Check out the story here.

 
 
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