How to Get Paramount+ for Free: Current Offers and Bundles Explained

People searching for how to get Paramount+ for free have several legitimate options, but eligibility depends on existing subscriptions, location and current promotions. In the United States, Walmart+ includes Paramount+ Essential at no additional charge, while eligible T-Mobile All-In Home Internet customers can activate the same streaming tier as a plan benefit. Paramount+ lists its standalone U.S. plans at $8.99 per month for Essential and $13.99 per month for Premium.

The important distinction is that these offers generally remove the separate Paramount+ charge rather than make every qualifying service free. Customers may still need to pay for Walmart+, home internet or another eligible subscription.

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The main ways to watch Paramount+ without a separate fee

Get Paramount+ through Walmart+

Walmart+ includes the ad-supported Paramount+ Essential plan for eligible members in the United States. Paramount’s support information says both paid Walmart+ members and eligible trial members can receive the benefit, subject to the applicable terms.

To activate the benefit:

1. Sign in to your Walmart account.

2. Open your account and select Walmart+.

3. Find the streaming benefits section.

4. Select Paramount+ and choose the option to activate it.

5. Sign in to an existing Paramount+ account or create one, then follow the instructions to finish linking the accounts.

An existing Paramount+ subscription may need to expire before the Walmart+ benefit can be activated.

If you are already paying for Paramount+ directly or through another billing provider, check the cancellation requirements before changing anything.

Otherwise, you could continue to be charged for your existing subscription while assuming the benefit has replaced it.

The included plan is Paramount+ Essential, which contains advertising.

Premium features are not automatically included, and upgrading may result in an additional charge.

Claim Paramount+ through T-Mobile Home Internet

T-Mobile includes Paramount+ Essential with its eligible All-In Home Internet plan.

The provider's current plan information lists the streaming benefit alongside other plan extras.

Eligible customers can activate the benefit through the T-Life app or their T-Mobile account.

T-Mobile's instructions direct customers to the account's plan-management or add-on section, where they can select the Paramount+ benefit and complete activation.

There are a few conditions to understand:

• The offer is tied to an eligible All-In Home Internet subscription and account status.

• Customers who already subscribe to Paramount+ may need to cancel their existing subscription and wait until the current billing period ends before activating the benefit.

• The included tier is Essential, not Premium.

• If the qualifying internet plan or streaming benefit is removed, the complimentary subscription may end.

This option is best for people who already use the qualifying T-Mobile plan.

Signing up for a more expensive internet package solely to obtain a streaming service may cost more than paying for Paramount+ separately.

Can you get Paramount+ with a free trial?

A standard free trial is not currently advertised on Paramount+'s U.S. direct sign-up page.

Paramount's terms nevertheless allow promotional offers, including periods of access at no cost, when available and subject to the offer's conditions.

Customers should check the terms displayed during sign-up rather than assume every new account qualifies for a trial.

If a promotion is offered, check three things before activating it:

• How long the free period lasts.

• Whether a valid payment method is required.

• When paid billing begins and how to cancel before the offer expires.

Paramount's terms state that a subscription with a free trial can automatically become paid when the trial ends unless the subscriber cancels in time.

Trial availability and duration depend on the specific offer and territory.

Third-party providers may advertise their own introductory streaming offers, but these are separate from a direct Paramount+ trial.

Always confirm the provider's current terms and whether you must already pay for another service.

How students can save 50% on Paramount+

Verified college and university students in the United States can receive 50% off the regular price of either Paramount+ plan for the first 12 months, according to Paramount+'s official student offer.

Students must verify their eligibility, and annual verification is required.

After the first year, the subscription renews at the then-current regular price unless cancelled.

This is a discount rather than a free subscription, but it may be a better option for students who do not qualify for a bundle.

To apply:

1. Visit Paramount+'s official student offer page.

2. Select the option to get started.

3. Complete the student-status verification process.

4. Choose an eligible plan and review the discounted price.

5. Check the renewal terms before completing the subscription.

The offer is limited to eligible U.S. customers and is subject to Paramount+'s terms.

Students should verify the current price and eligibility requirements before subscribing.

Is Paramount+ free with Amazon Prime?

Do not assume that an Amazon Prime membership automatically includes Paramount+.

Paramount+ can be offered through third-party streaming and billing platforms, but a separate subscription or specific promotional offer may be required.

Before subscribing through Amazon, check the price, any introductory offer, the billing provider and the cancellation process shown on the offer page.

A trial offered by a third party is not necessarily available to every customer, and it may require an existing paid membership.

The same principle applies to other television, internet and retail bundles: confirm the exact package and whether Paramount+ is included, discounted or billed separately.

What is the cheapest way to get Paramount+?

The cheapest option depends on what you already pay for.

If you already have an eligible Walmart+ membership or T-Mobile All-In Home Internet plan, activating the included Essential benefit may avoid an additional streaming charge.

If you do not have either service, compare the total cost of joining a bundle with the standalone Paramount+ subscription price before signing up.

Paramount+'s U.S. website currently lists Essential at $8.99 per month and Premium at $13.99 per month.

Essential includes advertising, while Premium adds benefits such as ad-free on-demand viewing, downloads and access to the full SHOWTIME offering; live television may still contain ads.

Prices and plan features can change.

The practical rule is simple: use an eligible benefit you already have before buying another subscription just to obtain Paramount+.