HBO is reportedly in negotiations with Apple over a launch destination for HBO’s standalone streaming service called “HBO Now.” News of HBO’s web-based subscription service first appeared in October of 2014, after HBO CEO Richard Plepler announced the company’s plans at an investor presentation.
The partnership means, that its upcoming standalone web-only subscription television package will be available on the Apple TV in April. It would be the first time users won’t be required to go through a cable or satellite provider to have access to HBO.
HBO is reportedly planning to charge $15 per month for the service, which would offer HBO content, including “Game of Thrones” and “Boardwalk Empire”. Notably, that during last year’s season premiere of Game of Thrones, the on-demand HBO Go service collapsed under network traffic, causing several days delay in streaming the fourth season’s first episode.
The iPhone maker has allegedly been “most aggressive” in its attempts to secure an Apple TV deal. HBO Go can be found in the set-top box and makes users authenticate through cable providers, but it’s expected that Apple would be able to add a second app for HBO Now.
HBO hasn’t yet revealed an official launch date, pricing or device support for the service.
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