Philo Adds Revolt, aspireTV and UPtv to $20 Streaming Package
Virtual MVPD Philo is adding three networks to its "premium" $20-a-month tier, which now includes 50 channels.
The additions include aspireTV, Earvin “Magic” Johnson’s lifestyle channel focused on the icons and trendsetters of black culture; Revolt, Sean “Diddy” Combs’ hip-hop-themed network targeted to Gen Z audiences; and UPtv, a family-oriented network featuring hit archival TV shows such as Gilmore Girls, Home Improvement and America’s Funniest Home Videos, was well as PG-rated and safer box-office hits of yesteryear.
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The additions come as Philo nears its one-year mark. The channels are added to the operator’s premium tier, which includes A&E, AMC, Comedy Central, Discovery Channel, Lifetime, Logo, MTV Live, Nick Toons, TLC, Travel Channel, VH1 and Viceland.
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