# Affordable TV Streaming Services Philo TV is Offering a Curated List of Channels at a Low Cost By Justin Lam | Published 2018-02-26 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philo-tv References: [digitaltrends](https://www.digitaltrends.com/home-theater/philo-tv-channels-pricing-features/) & [try.philo](https://try.philo.com/) Affordable TV streaming plans are finally becoming a reality thanks to the Philo TV streaming service. While Philo contains the same technology as Sling TV, PlayStation Vue, [DirecTV](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mysports-directv) Now or [YouTube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xumo) TV, it is very different in what it offers. Instead of trying to replace a full cable subscription, Philo TV offers a smaller collection of channels, resulting in a lower monthly subscription cost. While there are some trade-offs in this smaller collection, this new service does strip away some bloated material and focuses on sought-after cable channels. In addition to live and on-demand content, Philo will also offer free cloud DVR, which usually comes as a paid service from many other providers. There is no cap on recorded material, though recordings will only remain for 30 days. Philo TV streaming is currently available on [Roku TV](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philips-roku-tvs), a web browser and on mobile devices. Image Credit: Philo ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Affordable TV Streaming Plans:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a streaming service that offers a lower monthly subscription cost by providing a curated list of channels. - **Smaller Collection of Channels:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a streaming service that focuses on sought-after cable channels, stripping away bloated material to provide a more streamlined viewing experience. - **Free Cloud DVR:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce a streaming service that includes free cloud DVR without any limitations on recording, but with a 30-day storage limit. ### Where This Applies - **TV Streaming Services:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new TV streaming services that offer affordable plans and a curated selection of channels to attract cost-conscious consumers. - **Cable TV Replacement:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a service that aims to replace traditional cable TV subscriptions by offering a smaller collection of sought-after channels at a lower cost. - **Cloud DVR Services:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Provide cloud DVR services for streaming platforms, offering free storage with limitations on recording duration. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Streaming Shopping Channels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qvc-and-hsn-on-philo.md) - [Low-Cost Streaming Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roku-howdy.md) - [Ad-Supported FAST Channels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sling-tv-1.md) - [Affordable Streaming Bundles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comcast-2.md) - [Low-Cost Media Plans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comcast-1.md) - [Sports-Only Streaming Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mysports-directv.md) - [All-in-One Telecom Streaming Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/verizon-play.md) - [Branded Smart TVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xumo.md) - [Mobile-Friendly Streaming Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobilefriendly-streaming.md)