Hulu Is Better Overall, Sling TV Offers More Add-OnsIf you are determined to save as much money as possible, Sling's Blue or Orange plans might be a better option, though you have to be careful to check that your plan of choice has all the channels you want to watch.
Sling TV is by far the most economical way for me to watch live TV without cable — its channel selection and streaming quality are top-notch. Starting at $30 a month, Sling TV is one of the most affordable live TV streaming services available today.
Sling TV offers a good deal for an affordable price; its add-on packages offer flexibility, and its largest plan is still cheaper than YouTube TV. If you want more channels, including locals and premiums, and unlimited DVR recording, YouTube TV is the way to go.
Just like the name says, Sling Free is totally free to you. On desktop Chrome, Safari or Edge browsers: Go to watch.sling.com. On Roku, Amazon or Android devices: Open the Sling TV app and click “Explore Free Content” On iOS and tvOS devices: Sling Free is under construction on iOS and tvOS devices, so check back soon.
Today Sling TV contacted subscribers to inform them that they are dropping NBC's On-Demand content in some areas. Sling no longer has the right to make this content available to subscribers who do not receive the NBC national broadcast channel through Sling.
Unfortunately, Sling no longer has the rights to show on-demand content from NBC or FOX outside of the markets in which they are available live on Sling. For more information about the availability of local broadcast channels on Sling, visit help.sling.com.
Sling offers two branches of its streaming service — Orange and Blue — each for $30 a month. Bundle both packages and you'll get a bit of a discount at $45 a month.
Value. When you take price into account, Philo unquestionably has the edge on Sling. Its channel lineup is arguably better than Sling Orange for $10 less per month. You can't say the same about Sling's Blue package, but it's hard to argue that the extra $10 for Sling is worth the extra channels.
Sling does not offer CBS, ABC, The CW, or Telemundo in any package. Unlike other providers, Sling's live locals are pretty sparse. Unless you are in a major market, don't expect to get your local channels. If you need CBS, consider subscribing to CBS All Access ($5 a month).
Sling TV packages
| Cost | Number of Channels |
|---|
| Sling Orange | $30 per month | 32 |
| Sling Blue | $30 per month | 47 |
| Sling Orange + Sling Blue | $45 per month | 53 |
The Sling Total TV Deal is a way for Sling TV subscribers to maximize their live TV package by gaining access to all of the add-ons, including Cloud DVR Plus, at a discounted price. It is an option suited to those looking for a Sling TV package with all the channels and extras.
Prepay for three months of Sling TV ($60) and you can choose between a free stick (Fire TV Stick or Roku Streaming Stick) or a $50 box (Fire TV or Roku 3).
5 best TV packages
- DIRECTV ULTIMATE All Included—Best sports package.
- DISH America's Top 200—Best family package.
- Spectrum TV Gold—Best movie package.
- AT&T TV Ultimate + Internet—Best TV and internet package.
- Hulu + Live TV (No Ads)—Best streaming package.
In addition to its available free content, SLING TV offers a variety of today's most popular channels, including CNN, FOX News and MSNBC, through its base services, SLING Orange and SLING Blue, starting at $30 per month.
The main difference is that Sling Orange offers Disney and other Disney-owned channels like ESPN, several ESPN secondary channels, and Freeform. Orange tacks six additional channels onto the base offering, while Blue gets you an additional 21 channels.
Yes, there are live broadcast channels like ABC, NBC, CBS, HGTV and Fox. If you have Roku TV, you can also connect an antenna to access live and local broadcast TV over the air.
SLING + Local ChannelsGet FREE local channels you love like ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, PBS, Telemundo, Univision and more* alongside your other favorite live channels. Watching TV at home and on the go has never been easier. Get a SLING locals bundle today! *Local channel availability varies by geography.
How to add OTA Channels to My Channels
- Press the Sling button on the remote to launch the My TV screen.
- Scroll down to the "My Channels" ribbon.
- Scroll over to the far right and select "Edit"
- All of the available Local and Sling channels will appear.
Sling Orange used to be the cheaper of Sling's packages, but now it costs the same as Sling Blue — $30 per month (though the first month is $10 off, at $20). Orange gives you access to 32 live channels, including ESPN, CNN, BBC America, AMC, Lifetime, TNT and TBS.
About Sling TVThe Sling TV programming portfolio includes content from Disney/ESPN, HBO, AMC, A&E, Turner, Scripps, EPIX, Univision and Maker Studios.
WE tv+ on Sling TVYou can also add WE tv+ tp your Sling TV subscription for an additional $6 per month. The new ad on service will provide access to the following. WE tv – Add free access to We tv, a network for African American women and adults on Thursday and Friday nights.
Explore Sling Services Below
- Sling Orange. $30/mo. View all 30+ Channels. Sling Orange. $30. Sling TV is Live TV Only Better.
- Sling Blue. $30/mo. View all 50+ channels. Sling Blue. $30. Sling TV is Live TV Only Better.
- Orange + Blue. $45/mo. View All 50+ Channels. Orange + Blue. $45. Sling TV is Live TV Only Better.
Sling Blue viewers will also get BBC America, as well as new Sling partners NBC, USA, Bravo, NBC Sports Network, and Syfy. Extra NBC packs are also available for the multi-stream Sling Blue that can bring E!, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, Golf and NBCUniverso to the service.
