Philo, the budget live TV streaming service that offers more than 70 channels, including Hallmark, TLC and A&E, has announced significant changes to its Core plan. Beginning on Tuesday, Core subscribers will be able to access ad-supported HBO Max and Discovery Plus; however, the price of the plan is also increasing from $28 to $33 per month.
The cost will rise on Tuesday for new Core customers and after one month for existing subscribers. Customers on the Core plan can watch HBO Max and Discovery Plus titles through their respective apps after using their Philo account to activate streaming. The company plans to offer ad-free upgrade options and the ability to watch Discovery Plus and select HBO content within the Philo app in early 2026.
In addition to TV channels, Philo’s Core plan provides ad-based AMC Plus in-app, thousands of on-demand titles and an unlimited DVR with content saved for one year. Core subscribers can stream on up to three devices at once and create up to 10 profiles. Philo also offers free, ad-supported channels to Core and non-Core subscribers.
Philo hiked its Core plan for new customers in 2024, and some legacy customers have recently received notice about changes to the price of their subscriptions. An HBO Max Basic with Ads plan typically costs $10 per month, while the ad-based version of Discovery Plus costs $6 per month. If you’re interested in getting a live TV streaming service, here’s CNET’s list of the best options.
