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Max Streaming App- 8604

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Introduction

Important

  • HBO subscribers get access to the Max app at no additional cost
     
  • Max App gives access to HBO channels, HBO On Demand, Max Originals all with ad-free streaming
     
  • Pending Install accounts won't validate the cable subscription; the install must be complete 
     
  • Accounts that are Pending Disconnect will validateunless it's a pending Non-Pay Disconnect
     
  • On October 5, 2023, Max App launches the Bleacher Report tier and is available free to Max subscribers until February 29, 2024

 

Streaming Content Availability after Subscribing 

  • The Max App is available to both cable and data customers on Astound IPTV boxes and the TiVo 4K Stream
     
  • DC Metro, IL, IN, MA, MD, NY and PA: available within minutes
     
  • CA, OR, TX and WA: may take up to 24 hours
     

App Setup

  • On May 23, 2023, the HBO Max App became the Max App
     
  • Download the App from the Google Play Store, the iTunes App Store, or from the channel’s website 
     
  • Select the correct company / brand from the list of providers
     
  • Customers log in as follows to validate the subscription and start watching
     
    • CA, OR, WA and Houston, TX:  Watch TV Everywhere (WTVE) credentials   Note:  WTVE can use any email address as a username 
       
    • DC Metro, IL, MA, MD, NY and PA: MyAstound Selfcare credentials  Note: Selfcare credentials can use any email address as a username 
       
    • Texas (except Houston): @astound.net email address or the primary @mygrande.net email address 

 

Resolution Steps

Not a Subscriber / Not Authorized Error

  • Ensure the customer subscribes to the channel's tier of service
     
  • Balance the account to ensure the channel is authorized
     
  • Ask the customer to verify Parental Control settings on that channel's website; our company does not have access to those settings
     
  • Verify the last login using the Selfcare Tool in BOLT
     
  • If unable to resolve, click Create Work Order or Technical case
     
  • Fill out the information as described below and click Submit
     
    Trouble Call or Tech Case Trouble Call
    Service Category Multi
    Problem Description Select TV-On-the-Go Mobile or Web Interface
    Include Valid Contact Name and Phone Number
    Notes Username and Channel Name with the Issue
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