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"Digital Migration" - HBO GO

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The person initially subscribed to HBO GO as it was expensive but provided access to other streaming platforms like Disney+, Netflix, and Prime Video. They decided to switch to a Singapore Apple ID and use a Turkish gift card to try accessing HBO GO in a different region. They registered the Singapore ID, downloaded and registered the HBO GO app, and then switched to the Turkish region using a real address found on Google Maps. They purchased the membership using the Turkish currency, which was cheaper. The downside is that there is no 4K resolution and no individual profiles, but overall it is a cost-effective option. The viewing is limited to the Singapore region, and it is recommended to use an AWS lightsail machine for better streaming.

imageThe Dragon Family started broadcasting and subscribed to HBO GO, SGD30/3-months (equivalent to RMB 155 for a quarter), although two people shared the rent, it was still expensive. The membership is about to expire recently, so I thought about trying the Turkish region, and the process went smoothly.

Preparation#

  1. A Singapore Apple ID
  2. Turkish gift card (through a certain fish)

Question: Why is it a Singapore HBO GO membership?
Because my 🪜 is from Singapore, and Disney+, Netflix, and Prime Video can all be watched with Simplified Chinese subtitles.

Register a Singapore ID#

Web registration does not require a ladder or a Singapore mobile phone number. Select "None" for payment information.

Download and register the app#

Because the Apple ID of the store needs to correspond to the payment, you need to download and register HBO GO before switching regions. You cannot download and register with the Singapore A account, but use the Turkish B account for payment.

Switch to the Turkish region#

Log in to Apple ID on the web, add a payment method, select Turkey as the country, find a real Turkish address using Google Maps for the address, and fill in any phone number. After the changes are made, recharge the purchased Turkish gift card, it is recommended to recharge more at one time.
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Purchase membership#

Log in to the store using the ID after switching to the Turkish region, open the browser and go to switchr to switch the store to Singapore. After logging in to the HBO GO app, subscribing directly will prompt that the region is incorrect, just ignore it and proceed to the next step. It will automatically switch to Turkish currency for subscription, TRY175/3-months (equivalent to RMB 62 for a quarter). It's still a good deal to share the rent with two people, about RMB 21 for a quarter.

Pros and Cons#

  1. No 4K, HBO MAX has 4K but it is not available in Asia and has no Chinese subtitles.
  2. No individual profiles, sharing one profile may cause conflicts in viewing records.
  3. The highest resolution is 1080P-2K, I can accept it with a 4K display on GoogleTV box, but it may be blurry on the phone.
  4. Can only be watched through the Singapore node, it is recommended to use a $3.5/month machine on AWS lightsail, directly reaching full speed with China Unicom and China Mobile.
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