There is a New Free Live TV Streaming Service With DVR For Cord Cutting

Today in Cord Cutting Today for May 30, 2024 we take a look at some of the biggest stories in the world of cord cutting including: There is a New Free Live TV Streaming Service With DVR.
Philo is Launching a 100% Free Streaming Service With a Free DVR cordcuttersnews.com/philo-is-...
Philo is Raising its Price Next Month For New Subscribers But Adding AMC+ cordcuttersnews.com/philo-is-...
Comcast & Spectrum's New Xumo TV Gets an Updated User Interface cordcuttersnews.com/comcast-s...
Comcast’s New StreamSaver Bundle of Netflix, Peacock, & Apple TV+ For $15 a Month Launches Today cordcuttersnews.com/comcasts-...
KZbin Is Getting More Aggressive to Stop Ad Blockers cordcuttersnews.com/youtube-i...
Verizon Wireless Customers Will Be Able to Get KZbin Premium with Ad-Free KZbin for Just $10 a Month cordcuttersnews.com/verizon-w...
Minnesota is Making It Easier for Internet Competitors to Challenge Comcast, Spectrum, & Other Cable Companies cordcuttersnews.com/minnesota...
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[@CordCuttersNews]

Philo is Launching a 100% Free Streaming Service With a Free DVR cordcuttersnews.com/philo-is-launching-a-100-free-streaming-service-with-a-free-dvr/ Philo is Raising its Price Next Month For New Subscribers But Adding AMC+ cordcuttersnews.com/philo-is-raising-its-price-next-month-for-new-subscribers-but-adding-amc/ Comcast & Spectrum's New Xumo TV Gets an Updated User Interface cordcuttersnews.com/comcast-spectrums-new-streaming-player-xumo-tv-gets-an-updated-user-interface/ Comcast’s New StreamSaver Bundle of Netflix, Peacock, & Apple TV+ For $15 a Month Launches Today cordcuttersnews.com/comcasts-new-streamsaver-bundle-of-netflix-peacock-apple-tv-for-15-a-month-launches-today/ KZbin Is Getting More Aggressive to Stop Ad Blockers cordcuttersnews.com/youtube-is-getting-more-aggressive-to-stop-ad-blockers/ Verizon Wireless Customers Will Be Able to Get KZbin Premium with Ad-Free KZbin for Just $10 a Month cordcuttersnews.com/verizon-wireless-customers-will-be-able-to-get-youtube-premium-with-ad-free-youtube-for-just-10-a-month/ Minnesota is Making It Easier for Internet Competitors to Challenge Comcast, Spectrum, & Other Cable Companies cordcuttersnews.com/minnesota-is-making-it-easier-for-internet-competitors-to-challenge-comcast-spectrum-other-cable-companies/

[@mindfreak2121]

I had a question about the "free" Philo TV. I don't see anything free. It's telling me to upgrade for $25. Where is the "free" content and DVR?

[@gportageguy0156]

Where do I go to get free Philo? I added their app but it wants me to subscribe(??!!?)

[@mindfreak2121]

@@gportageguy0156 The same thing happened to me too. I already have an account with Philo. But it tells me to subscribe to be able to watch anything

[@Jean-yf7dg]

Same. You have to upgrade! What are the channels? Are the same channels on other free channels?

[@UncleSpellbinder]

KZbin and ad blockers haven't been an issue for me for a very long time. I've been a subscriber to KZbin Premium for years. Don't intend to change that either.

[@loulopez554]

I want nothing to do with Comcast!

[@jdog22c34]

I've been subscribed to Philo for a few years. It is good for the price. No news, no live sports, no problem.

[@NightHawke]

The thing that local governments can do is lay fiber and let many private companies use that infrastructure to provide the services. There's no need to re-invent the wheel, especially when government handles services so poorly, and once you take out the big capital outlay, you remove a big barrier to competition and service out to the boonies. The companies just pay a flat access fee to provide for maintenance.

[@JerryColtellaro]

You may be right on how government handles service poorly however, in my town, the mayor is in bed with Comast and does not allow other companies bid for service, so when it comes to wired servers we are SOL. However, wireless we can still get.

[@ladybassplayer23]

I have been subscribed to Philo for a few years now and I still pay 20 dollars

[@TheOceanMan-xc7qp]

i will NEVER go back to comcast cable...many years of ripping me off when i had no choices or options...oh i remember...and i will always gravitate to the platforms that provide no ads at no additional cost...loyal to the best price never the company again

[@Belka50]

It is frustrating when I pay for the no add KZbin plan and then the creator places an add within their video to make additional income. I feel like the creators are negating the extra money I’m spending for the no ad plan so I usually down vote those videos.

[@supremerulah420]

I wonder if the CCs get a cut of the Premium payments?

[@GeorgeVCohea]

I suspect too many of them uneffically downplay the amount received, when it comes time to pay KZbin a _fair share_ of the money from those ads.

[@GeorgeVCohea]

​@@supremerulah420 Yes, they do. As a result, I wish KZbin would start cracking down on that nonsense for Premium subscribers by automatically cutting that nonsense from the videos that they watch. It would be a nice benefit that a plain Jane third party ad-blockers coudn’t easily nor reliably match.

[@dadora73]

QUESTION (FOR LUKE): The cost of internet goes up and up. I pay $100 for internet now. 20 years from now $100 will be consider cheap, twenty years from now I think it will cost over 200 for basic internet. What are your thoughts?

[@retrofun41]

I use KZbin Premium. I get all kinds of movies tv shows and tv bumpers and clips. How to's about almost everything. and a bunch of nonsense if you enjoy that. Anything else is great if you want to stay current and keep up with the Joneses. But I love your channel. Very helpful Peace!

[@FlagstaffChief]

I think KZbin is making it harder to avoid ads. We must wait longer (30-60 seconds instead of 5-30 seconds) before we can "skip" to the end of the commercial. As a side note, I believe KZbin commercials are generally much lower quality and more irritating than ads on broadcast TV. 6:27

[@markritacco270]

Just do a deep search on your browsers for extensions. You will be pleasantly surprised by what can be eliminated.

[@jimmybexley9574]

That’s why I have KZbin premium

[@canadaphil6068]

When I run into that 21 to 30 second first ad, I just hit the BACK button... If the next one is also long.. hit the BACK button again... and again.. Until I am served with a 5 second only Ad or the video starts. Either way, a few hits of the BACK button and the video will start LONG before that first 30 second Ad would have been over.

[@deefay396]

​@@jimmybexley9574Most likely you will also see adds in a couple years. There will be no ad free viewing, no matter the cost.

[@spunkyspice4777]

@@jimmybexley9574As I also have.

[@sffan42]

No i would not buy a tv made by Comcast

[@cheesyvideo]

My guess is it would be made by one of the name brand TV manufacturers and and Comcast would just slap their name on it.

[@phobicx5999]

Comcast RCA tv 😂

[@RJDA.Dakota]

@@phobicx5999no probably not. GE is their flagship product, made by Thomson CFE. The RCA name is now owned by the Technicolor Corporation. I really don’t think RCA makes any product on their own. RCA antennae are produced by the Audiovox brand.

[@VinylRescue]

After fighting the AD blocker thing with YT I broke down and went Premium. Much better! It would be nice if we could pick our own streaming bundle, not what they pick.

[@spunkyspice4777]

I remember when KZbin was free and no ads this was as like 25 years ago. Also peeps did not get complaints from You Tube for having music play on recordings.

[@saraibucciarelli1821]

Ugg everything is going up.

[@adamobrien1945]

No would not buy a Comcast tv. I shop services more often than I shop tvs. The problem that I have with the Comcast's streaming bundle is with Netflix, I'm stuck with the base level plan. It doesn't (or have not seen a way) for it to offer 4k. That (in 2024) is a deal killer. Also in 2024, it's a travesty to pay extra for things that have become standard (4k, dvr, ect).

[@JerryColtellaro]

Philo is doing it right, letting customers keep their original plan. I still only pay $20 for Philo. I hope they don't change that.

[@cherylschneider3294]

I just started a subscription for $25 a month.

[@RWRogers]

You just won’t get the AMC+ included but will remain with what you’ve had. So unless you want the AMC+ included, then it isn’t worth upgrading and paying $8 more than what you are now. AMC+ on its own is just 5$ (with ads) so why pay $8 more when you can keep your price and get AMC+ separately for a couple dollars less than if you’ve upgraded here. Yeah, makes sense to keep what you got.

[@mgratk]

I'll never experience marketing videos on this platform due to their extreme censorship of many different creators. I supports creators directly. If this platform ever decides to be fair and pro free speech, I would watch those marketing tools or pay for YT premium.

[@angiepattillo3599]

Original Philo subscribers actually still have the $16/mo price, not $20.

[@Mark-hb5zf]

Same here: I'm still at $16/mn. I must have been an early adopter...

[@JerryColtellaro]

Wow, that is amazing, $16 per month, I am at $20.

[@G-J3]

I just looked and it's not a option for any free Philo?!

[@Markyajv]

Same.

[@my-yt-inputs2580]

I got the email from Philo yesterday but was curious if it would apply to me. I actually started Philo when it was only $20 a month. But I see now it's only for new subscribers or those who choose to go the new route. Yah me!

[@krismckee]

What do you think about the potential change the FCC is implementing towards net neutrality. I haven't heard you cover it yet.

[@dwildstar23]

question for Luke.Metv toons put out there schedule on which toons will be playing and when. Do you know if Friendly Tv will be running metv toons

[@mariad.6647]

Would you address Turner Classic Movie channel. I cut cable years ago and this is the only channel I really miss. HBO/Max has some classics but the line- up really has not changed since HBO gave up the name. Some Reddit/X threads have suggested classics have some sort of copyright barrier that only allows certain ones to be streamed. The live channels do not have TCM and I don’t see it anyplace except cable. I would pay to have a live 24/7 channel or even a BritBox type channel. Any info would be appreciated.

[@SkellyCA]

I have the same Verizon deal you do and like it.

[@MikeBirdman]

I don't see how they call it "Free" when in order to get it you have to go to the $28

[@JadeK297]

They have a free plan, I’m using it now. 28.00 is now the regular price for the pay plan.

[@MikeBirdman]

@@JadeK297 oh i meant having the amc+ added for "free"

[@paulwoodruff6323]

yes sir I'm still at the 20.00 a month and really like it. yes some sports channels would be nice.

[@daproyaknow7056]

I pay $10 for ILLEGAL IPTV...3,000 channels all the sports and ppv

[@randynjaimie]

The Tablo app just quietly appeared in the Samsung App store on my 2021 Samsung Frame TV.

[@MrModaman]

I upgraded from the $20 plane to the $25 plan because I felt the extra DVR time was worth it. I've tried AMC+ in the past and really don't feel it's even worth the extra $3. I'll talk to my wife about it first though. You can currently record the free channels if your a Philo subscriber and skip the ads.

[@joshuadembek2023]

Adding Wwe Network as well

[@Blackdog57]

So how do you get the new free tier of Philo If you use to have a Philo subscription but canceled last year? 🙏

[@archidube]

The spectrum Xumo streaming box is very slow. I kept using my fast four year old Apple TV 4.

[@JimBailey]

Thank you Cord Cutters News: Question. Since the Roku update, I believe 13. I am having problems with my sound bar/ speaker. When I am on the home screen of Roku, I hear muffled voices. When I go to a program it works perfect, also when I am just watching tv thru the antenna it works perfect. This only happens on the Roku home screen. No sound should be head at this time. This only happened since the Roku update. Thank you very much.

[@JimBailey]

I found the problem. The latest update has as the default voice reading the screen on movement. I was able to turn it off under accessibility.

[@StephenSala-sf6qb]

i need to contact utube customer service. how do i do it? i signed for premium but still get ads.

[@user-or3cj5xz1x]

Thank you very much for your wonderful support and information. I would like to know, is 'Philo' without commercials?

[@brinas1.6.scaledolls]

Philo has commercials.

[@crosslink1493]

YT and Adblockers - Yes, ads are annoying but they pay the bills. But why does YT stick ads in at the most inappropriate times in a video? That makes it really annoying. Some creators include spots for ads and sometimes YT's software uses those, sometimes it doesn't. Municipalities Providing Internet - Not needed in my are (suburban Los Angeles) as we have tons of competition in cable/fiber, 5G wireless, and satellite services. It might not be appropriate for rural areas once you factor in update costs as technology changes. It might be better to work with a provider (or two) to provide wireless via repeaters on towers or utility poles; not the best for getting the highest speeds, but it'll work for solid internet connections.

[@A1N0]

I have all the ad supported streaming services, and they don't really bother me at all. I do deep Internet ad blocking which may or may not help with these, don't know, but the few ads I see are not bothersome to me. KZbin is another story, and if I am forced to watch those ads, its Goodbye KZbin. Sorry. These ads are extremely annoying, and I will not pay $13 to remove ads which is like double the price I pay for most streaming services. There is just SO MUCH out there, KZbin is interesting, but not must-have for me.

[@markp1950]

$23/month no ads on KZbin Premium. Samsung TV. My cable Internet $42. YAY.

[@Jen0714]

So, you have YT premium thru Samsung? Is that YT tv or just YT without ads? Who is your Internet provider? I'm sick of paying what I pay for YT TV

[@MichaelGerard365]

Why are you paying $23/month for KZbin Premium when I’m only paying $13.99/month?

[@G-J3]

How are you getting internet for $42?

[@RWRogers]

Holy crap!! YT premium for me is only like $7. I do have a student discount but that’s still a lot for the service. My discount is looking better and better!! I wouldn’t even subscribe to it if I had to pay over $20 for it.

[@spunkyspice4777]

I only pay 18.99 for no ads.

[@michaelcrippen3733]

Question for luke.when.will philo have the free stream

[@Omar_Zazzle]

As soon as Pauley Shore becomes a great actor.

[@Markyajv]

​@@Omar_Zazzle The We‐ea‐zel.

[@dougbeam5314]

Exactly how do I access the “Free” philo without an account?

[@mrsleannejh]

I have nothing else to compare to other than KZbin TV, because that’s all I’ve used for many years. I’ve noticed their User face has gotten less and less and less and is totally horrible. I want to look at the items to watch in an organized manner like a TV guide. I don’t want to just look at some little icons and no random order. I don’t know what the other Companies are doing now, but this is likely to my house

[@user-qp9kk9bz8n]

Question for Luke: I wonder if cable companies all switched over to an all streaming service like what KZbin, Hulu, Sling and Fubo provide, rather than the old fashioned service with a cable box and a physical wire attached. Would that stop the hemorrhaging of subscribers or slow it down?

[@CordCuttersNews]

Thank you for the question I will answer it in tomorrow's video.

[@jdavis9267]

Hey Luke when exactly will philo be free? They are asking for money.

[@teresawilson5606]

When is this starting? I downloaded philo nothing is free yet.

[@user-qp9kk9bz8n]

Look at the channel lineup below the WE channel in the paid channel lineup

[@teresawilson5606]

I'm not understanding how this works. It's not letting me in the app It's wanting me to subscribe for 25 a month

[@G-J3]

@@teresawilson5606 same

[@Markyajv]

​@@teresawilson5606same.

[@RWRogers]

@@teresawilson5606the service is free by choosing “Free Channels” for $0 a month. Just don’t add any payment option. You’ll get access to low quality “channels”. Much like Tubi or Pluto TV.

[@gportageguy0156]

Where is the free content on Philo? I added their app and theres no free stuff. Is this a scam (bait & switch)? WTH man!

[@gportageguy0156]

So apparently you have contact Philo to get free content. Sounds like they don't know what they doing, but I got the free stuff turned on--watching now.

[@user-qp9kk9bz8n]

I am now a KZbin Premium subscriber for only $10 thank you Verizon!

[@A1N0]

Here is a funny ad story. I have the standalone MAX plan which was like half-price for a year. This plan has ads, but I only get one ad OVER and OVER. Its an ad for some type of advanced Prostate cancer drug, that shows an older guy on a motorcycle. Its only about once per show but its ALWAYS the same ad. Always. I do use a advanced deep packet ad blocker (mainly for Web) and don't think that blocks streaming ads. If you block streaming ads, it just freezes and won't play, in most cases, so its not worth the pain. (They do timeout after like 5 minutes). Anyone else get these Prostate cancer drug ads on MAX?

[@RWRogers]

You better go get your situation checked out. Just saying!! Ahah. AI and Smart devices seem to know everything else about me……. It may be telling you something!! 😂 JK, that’s funny tho.

[@JCourts2k23]

The reason why I don't really watch the free streaming services, because they do not have DVR, if they did, I would definitely watch more of them

[@elcaballeronyc]

Free non live tv streaming services don’t need a DVR there is nothing on any of the channels that can’t also be viewed on demand a dvr is just redundant

[@JCourts2k23]

@@elcaballeronyc I disagree, I guess I'm watching a show, and I want to pause it while I go do something I would like the option to be able to do that

[@elcaballeronyc]

@@JCourts2k23 the free streaming service like Tubi, freevee, Pluto etc all have channels but everything on them is also available on demand you can pause and pickup and restart anything you may be watching by watching the on it demand a DVR function really isn’t necessary when there is already a streamable version already there.That’s the main reason most don’t offer it. It sounds like this service may be offering actual live OTA stations and content so a DVR makes sense

[@zanshikaijin2709]

You like to bring up downloading YT videos but you fail to mention the proviso that they can only be authorized to watched if you're connected to the Internet after a certain time. It might be wise to pay some attention to Louis Rossman's channel on this topic.

[@markritacco270]

🎯👏🏻👏🏻

[@fionalee1364]

I’m still with sling tv I need to watch wwe and Aew just any wrestling.

[@enriquezapata4139]

Not true about free Philo. I just tried Philo today 5/30/24 And no free service only a free trial for 7 days after that it is 28.00 per month. So the information provided in this video is inaccurate. I am in the U.S.

[@davefarley4318]

KZbin has no right telling me what I can run on my PC

[@angelaparente4470]

It's not enough

[@mikuworld1477]

There's no free version

[@markd9105]

Did I hear free? 😄

[@hectormanuel8360]

Metv toons will rule

[@timothywalker4563]

Comcast’s already had made a obscene amount of money off me in the past. No thanks, they can keep their tv🥴

[@marye813]

Do you receive compensation from the companies you discuss?

[@RWRogers]

I hope he does. He’s doing a lot for them (and us). As opposed to simply advertising the products and making them known to wider audiences - he’s also helping people understand the options available and how stuff works. More than I can say for the actual companies that’s offering the products.

[@johnreynolds6074]

Never would I buy a TV by Comcast.

[@robertgaines-tulsa]

I have KZbin Premium because I think it's fair. I still use ad blockers, though. I could care less about the extra features. In fact, I find some of them annoying like the popup player to continue videos. You currently can't turn that off.

[@tomcop668]

KZbin ads are ridiculous. There are way too many before during and after short videos and some "ads" are an hour long or more. Fuck youtube.

[@joeweatlu5169]

Not to mention a lot of the advertised products are crap.

[@angiepattillo3599]

QUESTION for Luke: What is the name of the new Philo free service?

[@mrsender38]

It's simply Philo. The free channels are in the Guide, part way down.

[@angiepattillo3599]

@@mrsender38 I know that's how it's set up now, but it sounds like they're launching a completely separate service.

[@CordCuttersNews]

No it's just the Philo app.

[@gphilipc2031]

NO government interference or involvement PLEASE!

[@angrygaragemechanic]

Philo has no "free" streaming services. Maybe in your next video you can explain what where and how because it's not free whatsoever.

[@shackdaddy7106]

AMC plus is not free. You are paying three dollars for it.

[@RWRogers]

True. With the increased subscription price you would be. AMC+ (with ads) is $5 on its own. So I guess this option ultimately saves people $2 in the end if they’re wanting AMC+. If it’s meaningless to you then it isn’t worth upgrading. Or for those not currently subscribed at all and want to then y’all better subscribe by June 12 to get the $25 a month before the base plan increases by $3. Since the AMC channel itself is already included in the Base plan… I don’t feel it’s worth paying $3 more for AMC+. They don’t really have a whole lot of original content that can’t be found on the AMC channel.

[@gg80108]

What is the point too confusing. Maybe just for geeks.

[@dennismccowan5375]

I hate the new KZbin layout....anyone else?

[@quincys9093]

I do, too. It's not organized whatsoever. I have the hardest time finding recordings.

[@spunkyspice4777]

I hate to deal with the screen saver. Also when first starting You Tube the full screen is just a small picture playing in the top left corner. No way to disable screen saver.

[@BIGJdairyGoats]

The philo free channels don't have any good channels

[@brandonsmith1198]

I want to say about her Hulu. It works downstairs, but not upstairs. Know why that has to be that problem cord cutting

[@edegames1]

PHILO IS NOT FREE!!!!

[@donbest5024]

Some of these youtube adds are pure nasty,adds not appropriate for younger people,member you know what enhancement adds etc.

[@angelaparente4470]

Why doesn't cable die

[@DianeP-vw4te]

would not support anything to do with Comcast

[@harrylowry4744]

Networks broadcast and streaming services continuously provide programs. Why would you need a dvr for a streaming service? You keep mentioning that you don’t need an account and that members pay 25$ for the free streaming service? Complete and utter gibberish. Can you talk a bit slower. I had to listen twice to figure out you were using bafflegab. But I guess you got me to click twice. Hmmm. Smart?

[@macmanjimmy69]

"Philo' free? Downloaded for GoogleTV and only option is a "Free Trial" how do you choose the free option?

[@SnailTrading]

IjustheardtheNameComcast.That'senoughforme.Cuttingthecordrightnow.Idon'ttrustComcastoneinch.