Category: Sling
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Sling TV Sues Disney for Antitrust Over Buying Fubo & Stifling Competition
Sling TV has filed federal antitrust and breach of contract counterclaims against Disney, alleging that Disney is stifling competition through its acquisition of Fubo. Filed late on Friday, January 2, the counterclaim is in response to Disney’s lawsuit against Sling’s parent company, Dish. That lawsuit claimed that Sling’s short-term subscription packages included Disney-owned channels without…
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DIRECTV & Sling TV Fight Over Ads
In a recent ruling by BBB National Programs’ National Advertising Division (NAD), Sling TV LLC has been advised to modify or discontinue certain advertising claims suggesting that customers can fully customize their channel lineup and only pay for the channels they select. The decision stems from a Fast-Track SWIFT challenge initiated by competitor DIRECTV, LLC,…
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Sling TV Freestream Adds 2 New Free Channels
Sling TV Freestream, the popular free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) service, has announced the addition of two exciting new channels to its ever-growing roster: Anime HiDive and MeatEater. This expansion bolsters Sling Freestream’s position as a leading destination for diverse, high-quality entertainment, offering over 600 live TV channels and more than 40,000 on-demand titles, all…
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Sling Partners With Vizio to Integrate Local Channels from Antennas to Sling’s Guide
Sling TV announced today a partnership with Vizio that will make it easier for some users to access their live, local channels, including ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, and PBS. Some Sling TV users with Vizio TVs will be able to integrate free, live, local over-the-air (OTA) channels directly into the Sling TV guide to start…
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Sling TV Freestream Adds 3 New Free Channels
Sling TV Freestream, the popular free, ad-supported streaming service, has announced the addition of three new channels to its rapidly expanding catalog, further solidifying its position as a leading destination for cost-free entertainment. The new channels—MI-5, Mr. Bean, and Prime Suspect—bring beloved classic series to the platform, catering to fans of espionage thrillers, timeless comedy,…
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DISH & Sling TV Up For Sale in 2025? Amazon, Walmart, & Roku Potential Buyers?
Englewood, Colorado-based EchoStar Corporation, the parent company of DISH Network and Sling TV, faces a pivotal moment in 2025 following the collapse of its proposed merger with DirecTV last year. The failed deal, which would have seen DirecTV acquire DISH and Sling TV for a nominal $1 while assuming approximately $9.75 billion in debt, fell…
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Exclusive: Fired DISH & Sling TV Leaders Gary Schanman and Ajinkya Joglekar Let Go in Strategic Shake-Up
EchoStar Corporation, the parent company of DISH Network and Sling TV, abruptly parted ways with two top executives this morning, signaling a major leadership overhaul amid a challenging pay-TV landscape. Gary Schanman, Executive Vice President and Group President of Video Services, and Ajinkya “Jinx” Joglekar, Senior Vice President of Acquisition Marketing for DISH and Sling…
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Sling TV Will Drop Cartoon Network from the Orange Plan at the End of the Month
The Cartoon Network will be dropped from the Sling TV Orange plan on April 30, according to an email being sent to subscribers. The channel will still be available on Sling Blue and on the Entertainment Extra for those who want to keep watching. Here’s the email, sent to Sling TV subscribers on March 31.…
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Sling TV Freestream Expands Free Lineup with 2 New Free Channels
Sling TV Freestream, the free ad-supported streaming arm of Sling TV, has added two new channels to its growing roster of over 600 live and on-demand options, further enriching its offerings for cord cutters seeking no-cost entertainment. Announced today, the additions—The Osbornes, featuring rock legend Ozzy Osbourne and his family, and Earth Touch TV, a…
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Sling TV Enhances Rewards Program with New “Spin & Win” Feature That Rewards You For Watching TV
Sling TV, a subsidiary of EchoStar Corporation, today announced the launch of “Spin & Win,” a new addition to its customer rewards program. This interactive feature allows both paid and free Sling TV subscribers to earn daily rewards simply by watching television. With Spin & Win, users can spin a virtual wheel for a chance…