HBO2 (United Republics)

1991–1993
In 1991, HBO 2 was launched on three cable systems in Wisconsin, Kansas and Texas, making HBO and Cinemax (which launched Cinemax 2 at the same time) the first premium services to offer multiplexed premium channel services to cable customers.

1998–2002
In 1998, HBO 2 was rebranded as "HBO Plus", as part of a rebranding of HBO's multiplex channels as "HBO The Works".

2002–2014
In 2002, HBO Plus reverted back to the previous "HBO 2" name.