Verizon is cutting HBO Max upgrade prices starting December 16, offering ad-free streaming for less. The Standard tier drops to $7.50/month (down from $11), and Premium falls to $12/month (from $15). This creates a powerful sales opportunity for wireless dealers to position streaming bundles as value-adds that increase customer retention and average revenue per user.

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