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Flixed Newsletter 2 - Apr.22/2019

Flixed Newsletter 2 - Apr.22/2019

Flixed Newsletter - Cord-Cutting Tip of the Week: Is the Philo+YouTube TV Combo Still Worth It?

Issue 22: April 22, 2019

Is the Philo +YouTube TV combo really worth it now that YouTube TV has raised its prices and added channels? Read on to learn more about whether YouTube TV's new $50 per month price tag puts a real dent in this popular cord-cutters combo, and what alternatives you might want to explore.Here is your Flixed round-up of cord-cutting news, streaming guides, and hot device and streaming service deals.

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Cord-Cutting Tip of the Week:

Exploring the Philo + YouTube TV Combo

One thing new cord-cutters will find is that one streaming service often doesn't "do it all". Some services, such as DirecTV Now, do carry almost every cable channel you dropped when you cut the cord, but you'll be forced to pay the same prices as traditional cable to get it.

Instead, many cord-cutters now opt to combine the

low-cost Philo package

($16 per month for 40+ channels) with another TV option. A

Philo+YouTube TV combo

has often been the go-to, but now that YouTube TV has raised its price by nearly $10 per month, is it still worth it? Let's explore.

Why Is the Philo+YouTube TV Combo Popular?

The biggest reason why the Philo + YouTube TV combo was popular is that the two services complemented each other nicely. Philo offers a wide

range of entertainment channels

you won't find on YouTube TV, while YouTube TV has an

extensive package of sports channels

and local broadcast networks.

Keep in mind, Philo's low cost is because the service doesn't offer sports or local broadcast networks like ABC, NBC, CBS, or FOX. That frees it up to provide a wide selection of entertainment channels, like A&E, BET, History Channel, MTV, Science Channel, and more, all of which aren't available on YouTube TV.

Is the Philo+Youtube TV Combo Still Worth It?

YouTube TV's $10 per month price increase

now puts it at $50 per month

instead of the $40 per month it once was that made the Philo+YouTube TV combo worth the cost. That price increase also came with the addition of a few channels: Discovery Channel, HGTV, Food Network, TLC, Investigation Discovery, Animal Planet, Travel Channel, and MotorTrend. Importantly, those are among some of the channels that made the Philo+YouTube TV combo worth it. Now that YouTube TV carries those, and is $10 per month pricier, it's now far less worth it.

Is There an Alternative to the Philo+YouTube TV Combo?

There is! A Philo+Sling TV combo may be a good alternative for those who still want a load of entertainment channels as well as a sports package. You can combine Philo with

Sling Blue

if you want ESPN networks, or

Philo

and Sling Orange for FOX Sports. Either package option will cost you $25 per month. Alternatively, you may want to opt for a Sling Orange+Blue package, which will give you a line-up of channels similar to what YouTube TV was offering, at YouTube TV's previous price.

The only downside? Sling TV doesn't come with a DVR included, so you'll need to purchase one for $5/month extra. Still, Philo does come with a DVR, so you can at least record your entertainment networks there.

So, for the cord-cutters who love Philo but also love sports, A Sling TV+Philo combo is the next best thing now that YouTube TV has increased its prices.

News and Industry Developments

1. YouTube TV and DirecTV Now's Price Increases May Make Them Too Expensive

In the span of just one month, both YouTube TV and DirecTV Now jacked up their prices to $50 per month or more. Although YouTube TV did it with an increase and channels, and DirecTV Now with a focus on offering HBO, cord-cutters looking to save a buck may be better off with Sling TV or Philo (or both). -

USA Today

2. Disney+ Looks Ready to Take on Netflix

With top-tier programming from some of its coveted IPs and a per-month price starting at just half of what Netflix is currently offering in the US, it appears Disney+ may be ready to shake a few feathers over at Netflix HQ. As Disney is also pulling all of its content from Netflix, fans of

Star Wars

, Marvel, and other major Disney-owned IPs may quick to subscribe to Disney's new service. -

Motley Fool

This Week's Streaming Guide

1. HBO and the BBC Join Forces for 'Gentleman Jack', Premiering this MONDAY

Described by

Vulture

as a "modern lesbian tale trapped in a 19th-century world", HBO and BBC bring this American-British drama series set in the early 1900s to TV this week. You can watch the premiere episode on HBO at 8 PM EST.

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2. NFL Fans! Don't Miss the NFL Draft This Weekend, Starting THURSDAY

This year's three-day NFL Draft features the Arizona Cardinals taking the first pick of a large line-up of prospects and talent. Don't follow-up on social media. Watch LIVE through ABC, ESPN, or NFL Network, all of which are available through

Sling TV

and

PlayStation Vue

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3. Get Ready to Slay with Queen B on WEDNESDAY. Beyonce's 'HOMECOMING' Available on Netflix

Beyonce's behind-the-scenes documentary,

HOMECOMING: A Film by Beyonce,

will be available on Netflix this WEDNESDAY. Rotten Tomatoes reviewers already have this documentary at a 100 percent certified fresh, with many highlighting it as a pinnacle of the "behind-the-scenes" genre. -

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