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Philo Adds POP TV and Smithsonian Channel to Channel Lineup

Philo Adds POP TV and Smithsonian Channel to Channel Lineup

Jason Gurwin
Jason Gurwin has has spent the last 10 years in the technology, media, entertainment industries. For The Streamable, he specializes in all things media like streaming services, devices, and cord cutting.
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Philo, the $25 skinny bundle live TV streaming service, announced the addition of two new channels to its channel lineup. The streamer has welcomed Pop TV, which has shows for viewers raised on ‘80s and ‘90s network TV, while also adding the Smithsonian Channel, home of popular educational genres such as air and space, travel, history, science, nature, and pop culture. Both channels are joining the service’s base plan at no extra cost.

Pop TV features a lineup of movies and television shows including “ER,” “Ghost Whisperer,” “House,” “The Goldbergs,” and “NCIS: New Orleans.” Smithsonian carries hit series including “Aerial America,” “America in Color,” “America’s Hidden Stories,” “Apollo’s Moon Shot,” “The Pacific War in Color,” and “Air Disasters,” as well as critically-acclaimed specials that include “The Green Book: Guide to Freedom,” “Black Hole Hunters,” and “Princess Diana’s Wicked Stepmother.”

Pop TV and Smithsonian are also available on the base plans of fuboTV, Hulu Live TV, and YouTube TV, while both channels are in more expensive tiers on DIRECTV STREAM.

DIRECTV Fubo Hulu Philo Sling TV YouTube TV
Free Trial Free Trial Free 3-Day Trial Free Trial Save with Sling Free Trial
$20.99 $9.99 $28.99 $25 $19.99 $29.99 $45.99 $45.99 $64.99
POP TV + $22 + $59 + $60 ✓ - - - - + $18
Smithsonian Channel + $5 + $59 + $61 ✓ - - - - + $18

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 last year.

The skinny bundle streamer includes more than 70+ 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

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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$25+ / month
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Jason Gurwin
Jason Gurwin has has spent the last 10 years in the technology, media, entertainment industries. For The Streamable, he specializes in all things media like streaming services, devices, and cord cutting.
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