With Showtime now available through Paramount Plus, Showtime won’t exist at all soon. Here’s what you need to know before that happens.
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Paramount Plus is a subscription streaming service that brings together content from CBS, BET, Comedy Central, MTV, and other popular networks. Not only does Paramount Plus provide access to a number of popular shows and movies from these networks, but it also includes Paramount+ originals as well. Subscribers to the Premium plan also gain access to their local live CBS station.
Paramount Plus FAQs
How much is Paramount Plus?
Paramount Plus costs $4.99 per month for the ad-supported plan. If wanting access to an ad-free streaming experience, the cost increases to $9.99 per month. However, there are additional ways to save on the cost including signing up to an annual plan, a student discount, and even the option to bundle Paramount Plus with Showtime.
When did Paramount Plus launch?
Paramount Plus officially launched on March 4, 2021. However, this was only for select countries including the United States. Since then, Paramount Plus has rolled out in other countries, including Australia in August of 2021 and the UK in June of 2022, and plans to continue expanding to new locations in the future.
Who owns Paramount Plus?
Paramount Plus was originally owned by ViacomCBS after Viacom and CBS merged. However, there have been some changes since then, with ViacomCBS having been rebranded as Paramount Global. Today, Paramount Plus is owned by Paramount Global.
Which devices is Paramount Plus available on?
Paramount Plus is compatible with a wide range of devices including various smart TVs, streaming players, and other devices. In general, those with access to one of the device platforms listed below shouldn’t have any issues accessing and watching Paramount Plus on their devices.
- Amazon Fire TV
- Apple TV
- Android mobile and Android TV
- iPhone and iPad
- LG TV
- Roku
- Samsung TV
- Vizio TV
Is Paramount Plus worth it?
A Paramount Plus subscription can be worth it to households that are looking to expand the amount of entertainment content they have access to. While it won’t be a replacement for the Paramount channel or any of the other networks associated with the service, it does offer plenty of shows, movies and originals to watch at a low monthly price. For those with an existing live TV subscription, it may also be worth subscribing to Paramount Plus to gain access to even more on-demand content.
It is no longer possible to sign up for a standalone Showtime subscription through the website. The option was officially removed today.
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Unlike other deals and promotions, the Paramount Plus 25% discount will continue to be applied for as long as the subscription is active.
A new promotion reduces the cost of an ad-free Paramount Plus and Showtime bundle subscription to $5.99 per month for the first three months.
While Paramount Plus routinely offers deals and discounts to new users, military members will save 25% for as long as they remain subscribed.
The Showtime app will shut down by the end of this year, following the launch of the new Paramount Plus with Showtime subscription tier.
The increase is timed to coincide with the merging of Showtime but only those paying for the more expensive plan will benefit from the merger.
Paramount Plus and Showtime will finally become one next month, according to emails now being sent out by Apple to existing subscribers.
Paramount Plus reached 60 million subscribers in the first quarter of this year, marking a new milestone for the popular streaming service.
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Paramount Plus has now lowered the cost of its Premium with Showtime bundle to $11.99 per month, the same price as the Essential bundle.
The cost of Paramount Plus Essential and Premium plans will increase in price later this year, and for both new and existing subscribers.
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