Apple TV+ Subscribers Can Now Bundle CBS and Showtime for Discounted $9.99 Per Month

[MacRumors]

As expected, Apple today introduced a bundle deal that allows Apple TV+ subscribers to subscribe to CBS All Access and Showtime for $9.99 per month combined. The bundle can be redeemed through the Apple TV app in the United States.

CBS All Access and Showtime usually cost $20.98 per month combined, so this bundle provides an over 50 percent discount.

CBS and Showtime are available through Apple TV Channels, a feature that lets Apple device users sign up for and watch various subscription television services right within the ‌Apple TV‌ app. Users still need to pay for the streaming services, but without the hassle of downloading an app and signing up separately.

Apple TV+ itself costs $4.99 per month.

Article Link: Apple TV+ Subscribers Can Now Bundle CBS and Showtime for Discounted $9.99 Per Month

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

That's very good for business. All I see is profit going up for Apple.

 

[reubs]

What if I'm running Apple TV+ on a Roku? Can I have this option to open those channels within the AppleTV+ app on my roku?

 

[tigres]

Hmm. so have to find out how this works if you already have free Apple TV+ from a device purchase

 

[Bistroengine]

So if I’m already paying for CBS All Access how do I unlock this bundle?

 

[blucurv]

What if I'm running Apple TV+ on a Roku? Can I have this option to open those channels within the AppleTV+ app on my roku?

I'm fairly certain you could. I've been able to do this from my LG TV's AppleTV+ app.

 

[triangletechie]

What if I'm running Apple TV+ on a Roku? Can I have this option to open those channels within the AppleTV+ app on my roku?

Yes.

 

[cmaier]

So if I’m already paying for CBS All Access how do I unlock this bundle?

I subscribe to both and don’t see anything yet. I cancelled both - i figure in a few weeks when the Existing subscriptions time-out, it will offer me the bundle.

 

[69Mustang]

This is actually a pretty good deal. Comparable to the Disney+ bundle with Hulu and ESPN+. Surprisingly and refreshingly, it's even cheaper than the D+ bundle. The only downside (for me) is the lack of sports content. Still a good deal though.

 

[bluespider]

Here come the bundles...

 

[moabal]

Interesting. However, CBSViacom really does not invest in a lot of original content unlike their competitors.

Hopefully this happens in the future.

 

[robjulo]

AT&T TV charges me $11 for showtime alone. Guess I’ll be cancelling that and just subscribing to this.

 

[satchmo]

IMO, there's not much on CBS, and Showtime is meh.
But with the Covid production shutdown, they had to add content somehow.

 

[BF1M]

If you already have CBS just subscribe to the free trial of Showtime and it does the bundle then if you are already an Apple TV+ subscriber.

 

[mnsportsgeek]

This is a great deal.

 

[Bistroengine]

Ok, a bit confusing but looks like it’s an additional subscription if you’ve already subscribed to CBS or Showtime individually. Apple doesn’t warn that you’ll need to cancel your current subscription. Also, I can’t tell if the CBS bundle is the commercial free version or the cheaper version with ads.

 

[BF1M]

Ok, a bit confusing but looks like it’s an additional subscription if you’ve already subscribed to CBS or Showtime individually. Apple doesn’t warn that you’ll need to cancel your current subscription. Also, I can’t tell if the CBS bundle is the commercial free version or the cheaper version with ads.

CBS is only ad free on Apple TV channels.

 

[triangletechie]

Ok, a bit confusing but looks like it’s an additional subscription if you’ve already subscribed to CBS or Showtime individually. Apple doesn’t warn that you’ll need to cancel your current subscription. Also, I can’t tell if the CBS bundle is the commercial free version or the cheaper version with ads.

it's the commercial free version. It says the cost without ATV+ is $20.98. $10.99 for Showtime and $9.99 for CBS ad-free.

 

[jbachandouris]

If it's Apple TV, CBS All Access, and Showtime for that price, then that's a good deal.

As for commercials, when I play on my MBP with ad blocker on, there are no commercials. Not sure why that works, but it does.

 

[Jason111001]

So if I’m already paying for CBS All Access how do I unlock this bundle?

I just clicked on Showtime and it showed me the offer, then I canceled CBS standalone subscription.

It’s a separate app Black with CBS All Access over Showtime. But independent apps seem to recognize the subscription.

 

[lsutigerfan1976]

That's very good for business. All I see is profit going up for Apple.

Not really. You have to pay $5 a month to get the bundle.

 

[CarlyZory]

So what about if I want to download each app separately CBS and Showtime, will I be able to log in?
I did Restore Purchase and it didn't work or this is just accessed through AppleTV+ app?

 

[PSeg90]

Can anyone confirm if this provides access to the Big Brother live feeds? THANKS!!

 

[BF1M]

So you can sign into the CBS app but not showtime; their help pages specifically say your Apple TV info won’t get you into the app.

 

[armandxp]

I get hbo Max, showtime, TMC, STARZ, and STARZ encore for $15 month total through spectrum (internet and steaming, not cable) for two years. No thanks.