Philo, Which Streams Discovery's Cable Networks, Isn’t Worried About Discovery+

Both Philo and Discovery+ focus on lifestyle and entertainment content, but the virtual MVPD isn't stressing the streamer's entry

Since 2017, Philo has differentiated itself from other virtual MVPD offerings by focusing exclusively on entertainment and lifestyle programming, including streaming more than a dozen of Discovery Inc.’s cable networks. 

So it would seem likely that Philo seems threatened by a new streaming rival, that also boasts a hefty amount of Discovery programming: Discovery+, the company’s newly-launched streamer. However, Philo’s top executive insists that he’s not worried about the new platform, which he seems as a complement to, not a competitor of, his streaming service.

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