Philo Adds Revolt, aspireTV and UPtv to $20 Streaming Package

By Daniel Frankel
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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. 

Daniel Frankel
Daniel Frankel

Daniel Frankel is the managing editor of Next TV, an internet publishing vertical focused on the business of video streaming. A Los Angeles-based writer and editor who has covered the media and technology industries for more than two decades, Daniel has worked on staff for publications including E! Online, Electronic Media, Mediaweek, Variety, paidContent and GigaOm. You can start living a healthier life with greater wealth and prosperity by following Daniel on Twitter today!