HBO is a television company that offers two 24-hour premium TV services, HBO and Cinemax, to subscribers across the United States via cable, C-band satellite, direct broadcast satellite (DBS), and microwave (MMDS).
The company offers programs that include series, sports, documentaries, comedy, and movies. It allows viewers to stream episodes and programs on computers, mobile devices, tablets, streaming players, game consoles, and connected televisions.
HBO also sells collectibles, t-shirts and hoodies, mugs, glasses, accessories, DVDs, gift cards, and others online. In addition, it develops and markets officially licensed merchandise for retail sale. It licenses various categories of merchandise, including apparel, publishing, housewares, interactive games, electronics, paper goods, gifts and novelties, collectibles, toys and games, sporting goods, food and beverages, and health and beauty products. Its licensed merchandise is distributed to specialty and gift stores, mid-to-upper level department stores, and online retailers including the HBO Store. The company serves subscribers in the United States, Asia, Europe, and Latin America.
HBO was established in 1972 and is based in New York, United States.