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Sling tv reviews6/15/2023 But many of these extras are super specific-there’s a channel that plays The Carol Burnette Show 24/7, for example-or on-demand channels, which is cheating. Oddly, the free version of Sling gives you way more channels: 150+. You can’t record shows with it, but it’s a great way to dip your toe into the cable-cutting waters at no cost. This is genuinely, indefinitely free-no credit card required. And this is no time-limited free trial that you forget to cancel until you see your credit card bill two months later. Unlike other streaming services, Sling TV has a free version. If you have kids, you’ll have to choose between Disney Channel (Orange) or the Discovery Channel (Blue). If you’re a sports fan, you’ll have to choose between ESPN (Orange) or FOX Sports, NFL Network, and NBC (Blue). The Orange and Blue plans each have a few channels in the same genre the other doesn’t, so be prepared to make some hard choices unless you spring for the combo plan. Sling has three plans: Orange, Blue, and an Orange + Blue combo. Which channels you get depends on which plan you choose (and here’s where it gets a little confusing). You can also add more than 40 premium packages, and many are priced lower than we’ve seen elsewhere. The Sports Extra add-on is pricier at $11–15 per month. Most add-ons cost about $6, or you can grab a bundle if you find one you like. That makes Sling great at letting you customize your service, but you could end up paying a high price if you want a lot of channels. Sling’s largest base plan includes just 43 channels, with an additional 30 or so available as add-ons. Sling is one of the cheapest live TV streaming services that still delivers a relatively comprehensive channel lineup, but its cost per channel of $1.15 is relatively high. You get both Comedy Central and Laff, all three Hallmark channels, both western channels-Grit and INSP-and all three music channels-MTV, CMT, and VH1. It’s the same with other kinds of channels, too. You’ll get both the Cooking Channel and Food Network, even though most providers only give you one. That means the rest of its entertainment lineup is better than most. And you’ll miss out on The Weather Channel too.Įntertainment and lifestyle: 3.5/5 Sling has a decent entertainment despite the fact that many local channels count toward this category, and Sling doesn’t have many of those. However, because Sling doesn’t have many local channels, you won’t get much local news from channels like CBS, FOX, and The CW. News and politics: 3.5/5 With Sling you’ll get national and international news from MSNBC, Fox News, BBC America, Newsmax, HLN, and CNBC. But you’ll miss out on some staples like Nickelodeon and PBS, as well as Disney Junior, Smithsonian Channel, and Game Show Network. ![]() You can get NBA TV, MLB TV, and NFL Network, though, so that’s a plus.įamily and education: 3/5 Sling has some great family friendly favorites like Discovery, National Geographic, History Channel, Animal Planet, Disney, and Nick Jr. ![]() Otherwise, you’ll have to choose between ESPN (Orange) or FOX Sports, NFL Network, and NBC (Blue). To get them all, you’ll have to get both the Orange and Blue plans and the sports add-on. Sports: 3/5 Sling has about two-thirds of the top sports channels, which is lower than a lot of streaming services. That’s some of the worst local content we’ve seen, even for a streaming service-which typically have fewer local channels than cable TV plans. Local: 1/5 Sling TV offers a solid channel lineup, but you’ll get just three local channels: NBC, Estrella, and Comet. Unfortunately, you’ll see very few local channels no matter how many packages you add to your plan. Compared to other services, it has fewer channels in its base packages, but it offers plenty of top channels as add-ons. Sling provides a good mix of channels, including a few sports, kids, lifestyle, and comedy channels.
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