Streaming just got a little more familiar as on Tuesday, live TV streaming service Philo announced the launch of three new free ad-supported TV (FAST) channels from the Weigel Network. The streamer has welcomed classic TV channel MeTV, action and inspirational channel Heroes & Icons, and history and biography channel Story Television. The three channels join fellow Weigel networks DECADES and Start TV which premiered on Philo in June.

MeTV is the home of some of television’s most iconic shows, including “The Andy Griffith Show,” “Leave it to Beaver,” the original “Perry Mason,” “MAS*H,” “The Andy Griffith Show,” “Carol Burnett,” The Flintstones,” and many more. The channel also has its own original hosted horror movie show “Svengoolie!”

Heroes & Icons airs shows that celebrate heroes of all kinds, both real life and imagined. The channel’s programs are organized into five different categories: war, western, justice, iconic, and all-American heroes. The series on H&I include “MacGyver,” “Walker Texas Ranger,” “Baywatch,” “Superman,” “Batman,” and all five original Star Trek series: “Star Trek,” “Star Trek: The Next Generation,” “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine,” “Star Trek: Voyager,” and “Star Trek: Enterprise.”

Story Television features historically focused content, with each day specifically programmed around individual genres and themes. Stories include those of military and combat, innovation, world events, American history, modern achievement, unexplained phenomena, and biographical profiles.

Current estimates indicate that Philo has a subscriber base of 800,000 customers and the live TV streamer is ramping up its programming offerings, announcing its first original programming deal earlier this year.

The skinny bundle streamer includes more than 60 popular television channels including AMC, A&E, BET, Discovery, Food Network, History, TLC, Lifetime, Hallmark, Paramount Network, and more. Subscription options start at just $25 per month following a seven-day free trial with the ability to add-on premium channels.

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Philo is a live TV streaming service designed for entertainment lovers, offering flexible ways to watch without the high price of traditional TV bundles. The service now features two paid plans — Essential and Bundle+ — alongside its existing free streaming offering, giving customers a range of options depending on how much live and premium content they want.

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The Essential plan costs $25 per month and includes 70+ live TV channels focused on entertainment and lifestyle programming, such as AMC, HGTV, Hallmark Channel, Nickelodeon, and Food Network. Subscribers also get access to 120+ free streaming channels, more than 80,000 movies and shows on demand, and unlimited DVR with one-year storage. Essential also includes a 7-day free trial for new customers.

For viewers who want more premium content, Philo offers the Bundle+ plan for $33 per month (formerly the Philo Core plan). Bundle+ includes everything in Essential, plus ad-supported AMC+ and access to the HBO Max (Basic with Ads) app. Users can also access discovery+ content directly within the Philo app. While Bundle+ adds a full premium streaming bundle for just $8 more per month, it does not include a free trial.

The service is available on most major devices, including Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, smart TVs, mobile devices, and web browsers. In addition to its paid plans, Philo also offers a free ad-supported streaming experience, allowing users to explore content before deciding whether to upgrade to a live TV subscription.

While it doesn’t include local broadcast stations or sports networks like ESPN, FS1 or NBC Sports Network, Philo remains one of the most affordable live TV streaming options for entertainment-focused viewers. With a simple lineup, generous DVR storage, and a clear path from free streaming to live TV and premium bundles, Philo is an appealing choice for cord-cutters who want to keep costs down while still enjoying a wide range of popular programming.

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