Sling TV Increases Prices Yet Remains The Premier Live Streaming Value

Anticipate increased expenses for Sling TV. The streaming television service has announced increased pricing that will take effect next month.

Price escalations commence in December

Effective December 20, all three Sling packages—Orange, Blue, and the combined Orange & Blue tier—will experience a monthly price rise of $5.99. You will incur a monthly charge of $45.99 for choosing the Blue or Orange option. The monthly fee for Orange & Blue will increase to $60.99.

The Orange and Blue tiers provide a diverse selection of channels to maintain cheaper pricing compared to comparable options. Sling Orange emphasizes sports, offering an extensive selection of ESPN channels. Sling Blue is predominantly focused on news content, featuring MSNBC and Fox News.

To access the full range of Sling's offerings, you may opt for the premium tier for an additional cost.

Each of the three subscriptions includes 50 hours of DVR storage at no extra cost. Additionally, there exists a diverse array of supplementary channel bundles that can be incorporated into each subscription.

Owner Dish elucidated the price rise in an email to subscribers earlier this week:

The cost incurred to deliver the programming you appreciate is rising significantly faster than the rate of inflation. We diligently advocate daily on your behalf to minimize expenses.

Sling's price increases are the first in nearly two years.

Sling has announced the addition of five additional games, including PAC-Man, Trivia Crack, and Dots, to its Arcade offering, although this may not mitigate the impact of the price rise. It is possible to engage in gaming while simultaneously viewing live television. The games are accessible to Sling subscribers on Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Samsung, LG, Vizio, and Comcast platforms.

Sling TV Remains an Excellent Value

Despite the price escalations, Sling continues to provide the most advantageous value in the industry for individuals seeking a live streaming television alternative.

Opting for Sling TV over YouTube TV can result in significant financial savings. The primary criticism of Sling TV is its absence of certain local stations. However, it provides connectivity with the optional AirTV Anywhere. That is an independent apparatus that links an antenna to your home Wi-Fi network. It seamlessly integrates into the Sling TV interface.