To get HBO Max with Cricket, you need the $60/month Supreme Unlimited plan, which includes a Max subscription with ads. This is the only Cricket plan that qualifies for the benefit, and it provides one ad-supported Max account per Cricket account with SD streaming quality.
How to get HBO Max with Cricket: the only plan that qualifies
The Supreme Unlimited plan at $60 per month for a single line is the only Cricket Wireless plan that includes Max. The included subscription is the Basic with Ads Plan, which streams video at standard definition. One Max account is provided per entire Cricket account, not per line. This is the same benefit as getting HBO Max for free with AT&T, since Cricket is owned by AT&T, and the Supreme plan is how you access it. If you're on an AT&T plan instead, you can get HBO max through at&t with a similar bundled subscription.
Activate Max on your phone or tablet
To activate Max on a mobile device or tablet, follow these verified steps:
- Download the Max app from your device’s app store.
- Open the app and tap “Sign In.”
- Choose “Connect with Provider.”
- Select “Cricket Wireless” from the list of providers.
- Log in with your Cricket username and password.
- Create your Max account and set up your profile to start streaming.
If you don’t have an online Cricket account yet, you can create one on the Cricket Wireless website or through the myCricket App before starting this process. A minimum 3G connection is required for viewing on mobile devices.
Activate Max on your smart TV or streaming device
For smart TVs or connected TV devices like Roku, Apple TV, or Amazon Fire TV, the activation flow uses a code:
- Open the Max app on your TV.
- Select “Connect with Provider.”
- Note the 6-character code displayed on your TV screen.
- On a second device (phone, tablet, or computer), go to max.com/providers.
- Enter the 6-character code.
- Select “Cricket Wireless” as your provider.
- Sign in with your Cricket username and password.
- Choose a user profile and start streaming.
You need an online Cricket account to complete this activation. If you’re wondering about HBO Max subscription pricing, the Supreme plan covers the cost of the Basic with Ads tier, you pay nothing extra for the streaming service itself.
What happens if you already pay for Max
If you already have an existing Max subscription billed directly by WarnerMedia (formerly HBO Max), you can link that account to your Cricket account. When you do this, your existing direct billing will be canceled. Your Max account and all its settings, watch history, and profiles will transfer over, but you will no longer receive a separate bill from WarnerMedia. This is how to watch HBO max without paying separately, your Cricket plan covers it. If you currently pay for ad free HBO max, linking your Cricket account will switch you to the ad-supported plan, so keep that in mind.
Frequently asked questions about Max on Cricket
What happens if I switch to a different Cricket plan?
If you change to a Cricket Wireless rate plan that does not qualify for HBO Max with Ads, you will lose access to the benefit from Cricket. You would need to subscribe to Max directly to continue watching.
Is there a minimum internet speed requirement?
Yes, a minimum 3G connection is required for viewing Max on mobile devices.
Can I get Max on multiple lines with one Cricket account?
Only one Max account is provided per Cricket account, even if you have multiple lines. At least one line on the account must be on the Supreme Unlimited plan to be eligible for the benefit.
Can I combine this offer with other promotions?
The HBO Max benefit may not be stackable with other offers, credits, or discounts from Cricket. Each account gets one Max subscription, and it cannot be combined with other streaming deals.
Your Supreme Unlimited plan also includes 50 GB of mobile hotspot data per month and 150 GB of cloud storage, making it more than just a way to stream Max.
