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Does anyone use Sling TV Service?

Posted on 03/07/2025 7:07:59 PM PST by Jamestown1630

Does anyone here use Sling?

We 'cut the cord' many years ago, and have used Roku since then; but I would like to have one or two channels that are only available to cable subscribers. (We don't want or need cable.)

I'm just wondering if anyone here has been happy with Sling, and what one needs to make it work. I'm not interested in movies, just cable news, documentaries, history,

Thanks very much.


TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Computers/Internet
KEYWORDS: cable; sling; television
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1 posted on 03/07/2025 7:07:59 PM PST by Jamestown1630
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I thought it was a bit expensive for what they offer. Some shows Sling had were free on other “channels,” but Sling offered more sports.

Utilize the free trial period if they offer one.


2 posted on 03/07/2025 7:14:30 PM PST by madison10
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I've subscribed to Sling (Blue) for 6-7 years and I mainly watch it for the news too, although it has many other interestingchannels to select from.

If you want sports (which I don't) then you'll want another TV app.

Sling is more affordable too, I was paying $40/month for Sling Blue (which includes the news channels) but price was just raised to $45/month although new subscribers should get a lower locked-in price.

Anyway, I'm happy with Sling TV.

3 posted on 03/07/2025 7:15:28 PM PST by PROCON (Sic Semper Tyrannis)
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To: Jamestown1630

We had it for a short time, but we use Tubi, Pluto, and FreeVee more.


4 posted on 03/07/2025 7:15:38 PM PST by madison10
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To: PROCON

Is Fox News on it?


5 posted on 03/07/2025 7:17:14 PM PST by Jamestown1630 ("A Republic, if you can keep it.")
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Isnt sling tv $45-60 or per mth?

Ive been happy with amazon prime which is $15 per mth plus you get expedited deliveries.


6 posted on 03/07/2025 7:20:20 PM PST by plain talk
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We already have Prime, so I’m not interested in movies, but looking for other things.


7 posted on 03/07/2025 7:21:56 PM PST by Jamestown1630 ("A Republic, if you can keep it.")
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To: Jamestown1630

Ok. Good luck. Youll probably get some insights from others.


8 posted on 03/07/2025 7:23:41 PM PST by plain talk
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To: plain talk

Thanks.


9 posted on 03/07/2025 7:24:26 PM PST by Jamestown1630 ("A Republic, if you can keep it.")
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To: Jamestown1630

I subscribed because I wanted to watch Jessie Waters...and Gutfeld. It seemed like the cheapest way. So far works fine - I watch on my laptop.


10 posted on 03/07/2025 7:25:06 PM PST by Aria (Voted for Trump 2016, 2020 & 10/22/2024 )
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I have it. Like it.


11 posted on 03/07/2025 7:30:58 PM PST by gcparent (God Bless America )
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Absolutely, it’s great to get only the channels you want. I’m going to sound like a salesman because I love this thing. You can get just blue or just orange packages, or both. But even better, you should buy and AirTV Anywhere, connect it to antenna, and then you have a lifetime free 500 hour DVR with all your local channels. Depending on where you live you can get a lot channels. We have 45 over the air in Cincinnati. AirTV works through your Sling App for free, meaning it works without a subscription. You can watch all locals and DVR recordings anywhere in the world! We absolutely love it. And you can pause sling packages for up to three months. The cheapest place to get the AirTV Anywhere is here, https://www.ontechsmartservices.com/products/airtv-anywhere


12 posted on 03/07/2025 7:34:14 PM PST by TheRef
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I have heard that Sling let’s you do that.


13 posted on 03/07/2025 7:36:08 PM PST by Repeal The 17th (Get out of the matrix and get a real life.)
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I had Sling for a number of years. I was happy with it, but they raised their monthly price and it was getting too expensive. I thought they had lots of choices. I also have a ROKU, so I depend on my conservative news sources from there. Two favorites of mine are Gutfeld on Fox News, and The Curse of Oak Island on the History Channel. I watch Gutfeld on YouTube after it airs live, and I watch The Curse on the History Channel app the next day.

I would love to re-subscribe, but it’s a little too much money right now.

I recommend it.

14 posted on 03/07/2025 7:37:02 PM PST by telescope115 (I NEED MY SPACE!!! πŸ”­)
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To: PROCON

I was happy with it, but they raised my price to $60 a month.


15 posted on 03/07/2025 7:38:19 PM PST by telescope115 (I NEED MY SPACE!!! πŸ”­)
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To: Jamestown1630

Yes, Fox News is on it.


16 posted on 03/07/2025 7:38:54 PM PST by telescope115 (I NEED MY SPACE!!! πŸ”­)
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Thanks to all. I guess we’ll try it.


17 posted on 03/07/2025 7:43:17 PM PST by Jamestown1630 ("A Republic, if you can keep it.")
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To: Repeal The 17th

Can I net a mounted fish when I check out?


18 posted on 03/07/2025 7:44:02 PM PST by Jamestown1630 ("A Republic, if you can keep it.")
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Have you tried Roku Live TV?

They have hundreds of free channels.


19 posted on 03/07/2025 7:46:27 PM PST by Responsibility2nd (Nobody elected Elon Musk? Well nobody elected the Deep State either.)
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Absolutly!


20 posted on 03/07/2025 7:47:22 PM PST by Repeal The 17th (Get out of the matrix and get a real life.)
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