Streaming services have almost, if not already, come full circle. What started as a cheap alternative to cutting the cord on expensive cable TV has now become an expensive cultural staple to maintain and keep up with, as price hikes and crackdowns on password sharing have made having multiple streaming services just as expensive, if not more, than most conventional cable plans. Luckily, there are often discounts, deals, and loopholes to exploit that can make them more affordable and sometimes even free.
The best streaming deals right now
Paramount+ and Showtime merged earlier this summer and are currently offering some sign-up deals. For a limited time, you can get a year of Paramount+ Essential or Paramount+ with SHOWTIME for 50% off. That means you’d be paying $2.50 a month for Paramount+ Essential or $5 a month for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME. To lock in that price, select the annual plan, and use the code “SPORTS” at checkout.
(If you do, you should then check out all the new and upcoming shows on Paramount+ and Showtime this month.)
Amazon Prime Video
AMC+
Apple TV+
- You can get three free months at Best Buy (new or returning subscribers only).
- You can get a free subscription if you’re a T-Mobile customer with a Go5G Plus plan.
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DirecTV Stream
- You can get three free months of Max, Showtime, Starz, MGM+, and Cinemax with the purchase of the Ultimate package (save $161.97).
- You can get $10 off each month for your first three months of DirecTV stream.
Disney+
Max
Hulu
- There are no current standalone deals, but you can save with a bundle of Disney+ or Disney+ and ESPN+.
Netflix
- If you’re a Verizon customer, you can get a year of Netflix for free when you buy MasterClass or Duolingo through the Verizon Play+.
- You can save on Netflix if you’re a T-Mobile customer with a Go5G and Go5G Plus plan (save $9.99 and $15.49 per month on Netflix Basic or Standard).
