Philo Is Quietly One of the Best Deals In Streaming (and Offers One of the Longest Free Trials)
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The streaming landscape is more confusing than ever, with dozens of services and some content that's still only available from traditional cable TV channels. But one streaming service that's worth checking out is Philo, which delivers both live and on-demand content at a very affordable price.
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At just $28 a month, Philo is less than any similar live TV streaming service, such as Sling ($46+ a month) or Fubo ($85+ a month). Even better: Philo offers a seven-day free trial, which is longer than Fubo's five-day trial, DirecTV's five-day trial, or Hulu + Live TV's three-day trial (Sling doesn't offer any free trial, as of writing).
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➤ Pros: Free trial, very affordable, large channel lineup, stream on 3 devices simultaneously➤ Cons: Some big channels missing (such as locals)
The best Philo deal right now: you can test out the service with a 7-day free trial before committing to a subscription. Use the free trial to watch live TV over the internet, from your computer, tablet, phone, or smart TV unit. There's no promo code required to claim this deal.
Philo is a live TV streaming service similar to Hulu + Live TV and Sling. But while Sling only offers up to 46 channels, Philo gives you access to more than 70 TV channels, including AMC, Discovery, Food Network, Hallmark, Lifetime, MTV, Nickelodeon, and TV Land. You can also purchase add-on channels like Starz and Epix for even more shows and movies. We also love that AMC+ is bundled as part of Philo's offerings — no need to get a separate subscription anymore.
Use Philo to watch shows like AMC's Interview With a Vampire, plus reality TV faves like RuPaul's Drag Race, The Challenge, the reboot of The Braxtons, and more.
You'll be able to stream Philo on your smartphone, laptop, or TV and be able to cast onto your TV through a streaming device like the Fire TV Stick. Watch the channels live, like you would with a conventional cable package. There are also on-demand TV and movies available for streaming too and you've got unlimited DVR space to record all your favorite shows while you're busy at work, and watch them on-demand and on your own time.
What we like: Philo lets you stream content on up to three devices at once, so you and your housemates, friends, or family members can share a subscription and watch three separate programs simultaneously (no need to hog the screen or remote).
While you won't have access to regional channels or sports necessities like ESPN, Philo offers one of the widest on-demand libraries compared to its competitors, and it's one of the most affordable TV services out there.
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Philo offers discounts and other deals from time to time. Right now, the best Philo deal is a 7-day free trial that you can use to test out the streamer before committing to a subscription.
If you choose to continue after the seven-day trial, you'll get a month of Philo for just $28 and access multiple channels and on-demand shows for a fraction of the price of other services. Or, you can cancel after your 7-day free trial is over without being charged.
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Another great Philo deal: their totally free package. If you just want to see how the service works without entering a credit card, you can sign up for a free subscription that carries channels like BBC News, We TV, Duck Dynasty, and more.
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