Philo Launches $33 Bundle Adding HBO Max, Discovery+
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- Philo launched a “Bundle+” plan that adds HBO Max and Discovery+ for $33 per month.
- Bundle+ includes 70+ live TV channels (e.g., A&E, AMC, Comedy Central, Food Network, HGTV, Lifetime, MTV) plus the ad‑supported tiers of HBO Max and Discovery+.
- AMC+ is already provided by Philo at no extra charge within the bundle.
- The $33 price undercuts the combined cost of separate HBO Max ($10.99) and Discovery+ ($5.99) subscriptions.
- Existing subscribers automatically received HBO Max and Discovery+ added to their accounts; new users can sign up at Philo.com.
- Essential plan remains $25/month, offering 70+ live channels, 130+ on‑demand channels, unlimited DVR, three simultaneous streams, and up to ten profiles.
- Hulu + Live TV is priced to rise to $90/month, making Philo’s bundle a cheaper alternative.
Why it matters: Current and prospective Philo users gain access to HBO Max and Discovery+ for $33, saving roughly $10 compared to buying the two services separately, while Hulu + Live TV loses a price‑sensitive segment as its price climbs toward $90 and faces pressure to justify its premium pricing.
