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Paramount Plus has become one of the more popular standalone streaming services, offering plenty of great content and much more affordability than many of the best live TV streaming services. Paramount Plus also regularly makes one of the best streaming deals available. There’s always something new on Paramount Plus and subscriptions start at a relatively reasonable monthly price. But there are some ways to save even more on a Paramount Plus subscription, and we’ve even got a way you can watch Paramount Plus for free. Read onward for all of the details, and if you need a new device to watch Paramount Plus with be sure to check out today’s TV deals, phone deals, tablet deals, and laptop deals.

How to sign up to Paramount Plus for free for a week

The best way to go about watching Paramount Plus for free is by utilizing the Paramount Plus free trial. This is a pretty easy free week of access to claim, as all you have to do is sign up for a Paramount Plus account. The free trial is good for seven days, and it will give you full access to either the Paramount Plus Essential plan, which is regularly $8 per month, or the Paramount Plus with Showtime plan, which regularly costs $13 per month. Utilizing the Paramount Plus free trial is a great way to watch a particular sports event without having to commit to a monthly subscription, or to simply explore the Paramount Plus library to ensure there’s enough you’d like to watch before subscribing.

How to get a discount on a Paramount Plus subscription

If you’re a student you can enjoy 25% off a Paramount Plus Essential monthly subscription. To do so, you simply need to verify your student credentials. You’ll need to be a college or university student currently enrolled at an accredited, Title IV higher education institution to qualify.

How to save on your Paramount Plus annual subscription

An annual Paramount Plus subscription is a valid option if you’re in it for the long term, as an extended subscription will grant you some savings. Anyone who signs up for the Paramount Plus Essential plan for a year pays $60 while the Paramount Plus with Showtime plan costs $120. Each works out to be cheaper than subscribing on a monthly basis.

However you save, it’s worth checking out Paramount Plus. It offers more than 40,000 episodes and movies, along with exclusive originals and even live sports like NFL on CBS and the UEFA Champions League soccer tournament.

Andrew Morrisey
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