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HBO Max joins Verizon’s +play platform

By Rajiv Menon
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Announced last month during Verizon’s Investor Day, the carrier’s +play platform offers over 20 streaming services ahead of its commercial launch and allows Verizon customers to manage their subscriptions in one place, as well as learn about exclusive deals and offering for content services.

Starting today, HBO Max will be joining Verizon’s +play platform as partner. The streaming service from Warner Bros. Discovery offers content from HBO, Warner Bros., and DC, as well as Max Originals, blockbuster films, as well as kids and family content.

Initially designed to provide Verizon customers with access to content the carrier already offers through providers like Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+, discovery+ and AMC+, the new +play platform introduces new partners, including Netflix, Peloton, WW, The Athletic, Calm, Duolingo, and TelevisaUnivision’s Vix+, among many others with more to come.

Questions & Answers

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What is the primary function of Verizon’s +play platform for its customers?

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The platform allows Verizon customers to manage their various streaming subscriptions in one central place. It also provides them with information about exclusive deals and special offerings for content services, simplifying their access to different entertainment options.

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When was the +play platform first announced by Verizon?

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Verizon announced the +play platform last month during its Investor Day event. The platform is currently offering over 20 streaming services to customers even before its full commercial launch, demonstrating its broad scope and upcoming availability.

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Which streaming services were initially planned to be accessible through the +play platform?

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The +play platform was initially designed to give Verizon customers access to content from providers like Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+, discovery+, and AMC+. It now also includes new partners such as Netflix, Peloton, WW, and The Athletic.

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