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HBO Max Rolls Out Paid ‘Additional Member’ Sharing in Mexico

The change aims to convert shared viewers into paying users.

Overview

  • HBO Max is introducing a paid add-on that lets people outside the primary household keep access with the account holder’s authorization.
  • The option now appears on the service’s website in Mexico for some customers who pay HBO Max directly, according to Xataka México.
  • Pricing reports conflict, with 24 Horas citing 79 pesos per month and Merca2.0 reporting about $7.99 USD, or roughly 140–150 pesos, noting the figure was not officially confirmed.
  • Outlets report usage limits that include one stream at a time, an 18+ age requirement, same-country residency, one added member per base plan, and adult-only profile transfers.
  • Merca2.0 also describes device verification and location checks tied to the add-on, aligning HBO Max with Netflix and Disney+ in tightening sharing to raise revenue per user.