Tag: Sling TV
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Sling Users Can Now Access Local Channels with Locast on Fire TV
Sling TV is once again making it easier for subscribers who use Locast for locals to see what’s on TV. Sling has expanded its Locast integration and is showing Locast channels in its channel guide on Amazon Fire TV. The Sling TV and Locast integration started in February when a Sling update allowed subscribers using an Air…
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Sling is Offering the Olympic Channel for Free on Sling Blue Through September 5
Sling is making it easier for subscribers to keep up with all of the athletes and events during the Tokyo Olympics. The streaming service is offering a free preview of the Olympic Channel now through September 5. Normally, the Olympic Channel is available with a Sling Blue subscription plus the Sports Extra for an additional…
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Sling TV Update Begins Rolling Out to Roku Devices
Yesterday, the updated Sling TV app rolled out to all Fire TV devices. Today, Sling announced that the update has started expanding to Roku devices. The new design is rolling out to Roku Ultra devices now and will continue to expand to all Roku devices in the coming weeks and other devices throughout the year.…
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Sling’s $35/Month Price Will Go into Effect Next Month, After Year-Long Price Guarantee
In January, Sling raised the price of both Sling Orange and Sling Blue by $5, bringing the price of each to $35/month. The combination of Sling Orange and Sling Blue also went up to $50/month. Luckily for existing subscribers, Sling had introduced a 1-Year Price Guarantee for anyone who signed up by August 2020. That…
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New Sling User Experience Rolls Out on Fire TV
Earlier this year, we reported that Sling TV will be updating its app look across its compatible devices this summer. The rollout began in the past few weeks and has now reached all Fire TVs. Starting today, all Fire TV users will notice some changes to the look and navigation on the Sling TV app…
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Video: Sling TV Discusses Its Approach to Local Channels, Why Price Hikes Happen, and More
In case you missed it last week, we published our recent conversation with Sling TV’s Adam Kucera. The roughly 30-minute chat covered a variety of topics, including why price hikes happen, the spread of ATSC 3.0, how Sling approaches local channels, and more. If you’re curious about the company’s stance on particular topics, we’ve provided…
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Sling is Giving Subscribers a Free Week of Hallmark Channel
Sling TV is giving subscribers a free weeklong preview of Hallmark Channel, just in time to celebrate Christmas in July. From July 9-16, Sling TV users will have access to the channel which is normally only available with the Lifestyle Extra add-on for an additional $6/month. Not a Sling TV subscriber yet? Right now, you…
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ICYMI June 2021: Cord Cutters News Tests the New Apple TV 4K, onn. FHD Streaming Stick and More
It was a busy month for Cord Cutters News video, and we have the clips to prove it. In case you missed it, we highlighted some of the topics we focused on during the month of June, 2021. It was a month of new hardware at the extreme ends of the pricing spectrum — from…
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Where to Stream A&E Networks Now that fuboTV Has Dropped Six A&E Channels
Earlier today, fuboTV removed six A&E channels from its channel lineup – A&E, FYI, History, Lifetime, Lifetime Movie Network, and Vice. If you’re looking for a live TV streaming service offering A&E channels, we have five options for you, below. Philo Philo is the most affordable option for streaming all of the A&E channels. For…
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Sling TV’s Adam Kucera on Local Channel Access, Price Hikes, and More
Over the years, Sling TV has made a name for itself by offering live TV streaming through plans that start well below the seemingly industry average of around $55 to $65 per month. And if you’ve ever wondered how the company has gotten away with that price difference for so long, the answer comes down…