Philo
Philo is an Internet-based streaming cable television alternative based in San Francisco, California. The service is privately-held and owned through a consortium of investors, including A&E Networks; AMC Networks; Discovery, Inc. and Paramount Global (formerly ViacomCBS).
Philo eyes global expansion, hints at possible future price increase
Philo CEO Andrew McCollum said the company has crossed more than 800,000 subscribers over the last three years.
Philo adds two new channels, won’t raise $20 a month price
Philo announced the addition of two new channels on Tuesday while pledging to keep its base subscription price the same for new and current customers.
Philo inks promotional deal with Best Buy retail, online stores
The move brings greater exposure to the wallet-conscious streaming TV service.
Philo discussing ways to bring AMC Plus to users, executive says
Responding to a question posed by a Redditor, Philo CEO Andrew McCollum says the budget streamer wants to bring customers AMC Plus.
Google pitches Philo to Fiber internet customers
Google has been directing its Fiber internet customers to streaming TV services since February.
Philo insulated from effects of ViacomCBS merger for now
A blockbuster merger between Viacom Corporation and CBS Corporation will not impact Philo's ability to carry Viacom-operated cable networks for at least another year.
Sports-free budget TV services gain momentum as competitors raise prices
The high cost of sports and other programming means companies like YouTube TV might have to increase prices without adding channels or features.
Philo’s success is just what investor Discovery needs
In a quarterly earnings call on Wednesday, Discovery's CEO quietly acknowledged the company's dependency on upstart Philo.
Philo donates $1 million in commercial ad inventory to Black-owned businesses
Philo executives say the donation of commercial inventory and other initiatives align with its principles of diversity and inclusion.
Streaming service Philo adds TV One to lineup
Philo is adding TV One to its lineup of 60 pay TV networks, making it the latest channel to be added to the budget Internet-based cable TV alternative.
Amazon adds YouTube TV, Sling to live TV section
The cable streaming alternatives join several other services, including Philo and Pluto TV, on Amazon's live TV guide
With YouTube TV price hike, streaming is starting to look more like cable
For some consumers, YouTube TV is just as expensive as regular cable — or, in some cases, more costly.