Sling TV
Unlike the on-demand alternatives listed above, Sling TV is a streaming service that can be used to replace cable and provide access to some popular live TV channels most variable. Sling TV was chosen to cut the cord for two reasons: it was reasonably priced and had a good channel selection. Sling is especially useful for sports enthusiasts because it includes a wide range of ESPN channels, which for some channels are worthwhile. The only major problem is that the streaming quality of Sling TV sometimes (but not often) deteriorates.
NBC, BBC America, CNN, Cartoon Network, TBS and Food Network are among other popular networks. Unless you require TNT, you should use Fubo TV if you want a live TV package with more channels (such as ABC and CBS). In that situation, Sling might be the ideal choice for you. While most popular streaming services cost around $65, Sling stands out for its low $35 monthly fee. While YouTube TV has a hard time maintaining all the top streaming devices in 2021 (most notably the best Roku devices), Sling doesn't, which is one of the reasons make us very pleased with this service.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Starting price: $35 per month ($30 for existing)
- Simultaneous streams: 1-4
- Live TV: Yes
- Exclusive originals: No
- Platforms and devices: Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Roku, iPhone and iPad, web browsers, Android, Android TV, Xbox, Samsung Smart TVs, LG Smart TVs and VIZIO Smart TVs
REASONS TO BUY
- Much cheaper than cable
- Wide breadth of content
- No contract required
REASONS TO AVOID
- Pixelated streams and buffering issues
- Gets expensive very fast with optional packages
Website: sling.com
