Phone carriers, particularly the major players—Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile—often entice customers with perks and streaming deals. However, if you’ve been enjoying a discount on Philo TV through T-Mobile, it’s time to brace yourself for changes. Reports indicate that T-Mobile’s long-standing Philo TV promotion is nearing its end, although not immediately.
The discount, which currently saves subscribers $10, could vanish completely within 24 months, forcing users to pay the full $28 monthly price. Initially, the discount applied directly to your Philo TV bill, but T-Mobile has announced a shift in the way it works. Going forward, the discount will be credited to your T-Mobile account, rather than adjusting your Philo bill directly.
Customers should start noticing this credit within one or two billing cycles. While T-Mobile hasn’t specified whether the promotion might end sooner, the phrasing “up to” certainly raises uncertainty. Many customers are expressing frustration, especially those who believed the discount would last indefinitely.
In March 2022, Philo had reassured T-Mobile customers that the $10/month discount would stay active as long as they were subscribers. However, the fine print suggests otherwise, showcasing the necessity of reading promotional details carefully to avoid unpleasant surprises. For those who haven’t used Philo yet, you’re not missing much, considering T-Mobile still offers substantial discounts on more mainstream services, like Netflix and Hulu.
However, if you do savor the Philo deal, prepare for the eventual transition to paying full price or cancelling your subscription. The Philo promotion initially aimed to compensate users after T-Mobile discontinued its TVision service, but the window to redeem codes has closed. If you’re still benefitting from T-Mobile’s Philo deal, keep an eye on your bills; while the discount is shifting and not disappearing just yet, unexpected charges may arise soon.