Observed Signal · Aug 11, 2026 · Partnership / Platform Integration · Source: Cord Cutters News · Impact: 3/5 · Sentiment: Positive
Discovery+ Integrated into Philo App for Bundle+
Philo announced that, beginning August 11, 2026, its Bundle+ subscribers can browse and stream Discovery+ content directly inside the Philo app without a separate sign-in or app. Philo is also offering a Discovery+ ad-free upgrade for $8/month through its website. The Bundle+ plan costs $33/month and includes access to HBO Max and AMC+; Philo also offers a $25/month Essential plan and a free streaming tier with optional free-account features such as unlimited 30-day DVR. The update consolidates Discovery+ content (HGTV, Food Network, TLC, ID, OWN, Animal Planet, etc.) into Philo’s unified app experience for eligible subscribers.
Consolidates third-party streaming content into a CTV app via subscription bundling, affecting distribution, user experience, and bundling strategies for OTT services and aggregators.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Starting August 11, 2026, Philo Bundle+ subscribers can browse and stream Discovery+ content inside the Philo app without a separate sign-in.
- Philo is offering a Discovery+ ad-free upgrade for $8 per month when purchased through the Philo website.
- Philo Bundle+ costs $33 per month and includes access to HBO Max and AMC+.
- Philo’s Essential plan costs $25 per month and its free streaming lineup is available without a subscription or payment information.
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No App Switching Necessary: Bundle+ Subscribers Can Now Stream discovery+’s Library Directly in the Philo App
Starting now, Bundle+ subscribers can browse and stream discovery+ programming directly inside the Philo app, no separate sign-in or second app required. We’re also introducing a discovery+ Ad-Free upgrade for $8/month, available through Philo.com, for anyone who wants to watch without interruption.
No App Switching Necessary: Bundle+ Subscribers Can Now Stream discovery+’s Library Directly in the Philo App
Starting now, Bundle+ subscribers can browse and stream discovery+ programming directly inside the Philo app, no separate sign-in or second app required. We're also introducing a discovery+ Ad-Free upgrade for $8/month, available through Philo.com, for anyone who wants to watch without interruption.
Philo Offers HBO Max Standard Upgrade
Philo now lets subscribers upgrade its Bundle+ plan to HBO Max Standard, an ad-free tier, for an additional $13 per month. Bundle+ already includes access to HBO Max’s ad-supported catalog as well as AMC+ and Discovery+. Upgrading to HBO Max Standard removes ads and adds features such as live sports, Multiview, and the ability to download content for offline viewing. After adding the add-on via the Philo account Manage Plan page, users can watch HBO Max originals within the Philo app or access all ad-free HBO Max content via the HBO Max app. The Bundle+ plan with the HBO Max Standard upgrade totals $47 per month; Philo’s Essentials plan remains available at $25 per month.
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