Philo quietly added six new free channels for customers. The new offerings went live earlier this week. Mar 26, 2026 1:33 PM EDT News Writer, Men's Journal Key points. * Philo adds six new free channels, expanding lineup to over 130 ad-supported options. * New channels include Heartland, The Conners, Nash Bridges, Caught in Providence, True Crime, Shockwave. * Service previously expanded subscription plans. Philo is the latest streaming company to expand its free channel lineup, adding six new offerings for customers on Tuesday of this week. The six channels feature a variety of genres, including sitcoms, dramas and police procedurals. In total, Philo now offers more than 130 live, ad-supported channels available without subscription. Keep Watching A New 'Game of Thrones' Targaryen Project Is Coming This Year, But Not to Television Watch More What new channels did Philo add this week? The six additions to the Philo library are: * Heartland * The Conners * Nash Bridges * Caught in Providence * True Crime * Shockwave The first four channels are self-explanatory. They feature episodes of those shows: Heartland, a popular Canadian TV drama; The Conners, the Roseanne spinoff which came to a close last April; Nash Bridges, where you can watch Don Johnson be a cop again; and Caught in Providence, starring Judge Frank Caprio and his encounters with the public. True Crime is for "those that can't get enough murder, mystery, and insights into the minds of the most notorious criminals in history," while Shockwave is billed as a "brand new FAST channel packed with bingeworthy, high-octane stories of survival." Philo previously broadened its subscription service. Earlier this month, Philo unveiled two subscription plans-Essential and Bundle+-for $25 and $33 monthly. Essential includes more than 70 live TV channels and 120-plus free streaming channels, along with over 80,000 movies and shows on demand, unlimited DVR with one-year storage and a seven-day free trial. Bundle+ provides all of that, as well as AMC+, access to HBO Max and the discovery+ app. "This is about giving customers genuine choice," said Philo CEO Mike Keyserling. "Essential reflects our commitment to keeping live TV accessible and affordable, and doing it without compromise. Bundle+ is for viewers who want more, and we've made it easy to upgrade at any time. Both plans reflect where we're headed as a company: building a platform that meets customers where they are, at every stage." News Writer, Men's Journal Matt Hladik is a trending news writer for Men's Journal with more than 10 years of experience covering sports, pop culture, travel and more.

Philo adds new essentials plan, with 70+ live TV channels for $25. ByRick Ellis, Contributor. The global media business, from streaming to linear TV Mar 10, 2026, 02:26pm EDT Mar 10, 2026, 04:28pm EDT Philo TV has always been a great option for viewers looking for a live TV bundle that includes plenty of great entertainment channels for a very reasonable price. The service announced on Tuesday that it is rolling out some new subscription offerings that allow customers more flexibility on the channel lineups and add-on options. The new Philo Essential plan includes 70+ live TV channels, 120+ free streaming channels, 80,000+ movies and shows on demand, unlimited DVR with one-year storage, and a newly reinstated 7-day free trial. It is priced at $25 a month. The Philo Bundle (formerly called Philo Core) includes everything in the Essential plan plus AMC+, access to HBO Max (Basic with Ads) and discovery+ apps. However, Bundle+ will not include a free trial. Premium offerings Hallmark+, Starz, ALLBLK, Movies & More and MGM+ can each be added for an additional cost. While there are no news or sports channels included on either plan, the live channel lineup includes a wide range of entertainment-oriented networks, including the various Hallmark Channels, A&E, The History Channel, The Food Network, HGTV, Accuweather, BBC America, Animal Planet, BET, CMT, Comedy Central, HSN, Magnolia Network, Game Show Network, Discovery, Paramount, TLC, the various MTV networks, QVC, Lifetime, Investigation Discovery and many more. Last week, Philo TV announced that current CEO Andrew McCollom was stepping down and will be replaced by the company's current COO, Mike Keyserling: "The streaming and tech industries are evolving quickly, and the road ahead requires focus on navigating competition through strategic alliances and a purpose-built content model. As COO, Mike has helped shape our direction in a rapidly changing market, negotiated landmark deals with some of the industry's largest players, and built the foundation that has allowed us to scale with intention. He also creates the conditions where teams across the company can do their best work. Prior to Philo, Mike honed his project oversight and operations talents at HBO as senior vice president of media and production operations, and previously held a number of senior leadership positions as he quickly rose within the organization, including launching new lines of business and revenue streams." Read our community guidelines. LOADING VIDEO PLAYER... Video unavailable FORBES' FEATURED Video Less than $1.50/week. Become a Forbes Member. Unlock limitless insights and exclusive benefits.