- Sling TV is one of the most affordable live TV streaming services on the market with two straightforward plans and one combo package.
- For new subscribers,Sling Orange and Sling Blue cost $20 each for your first month and then go up to $30 a month afterward.
- You can also combine the two plans for an introductory rate of $35 and then $45 a month afterward.
- A free seven-day trial is also available for people who sign up through a streaming device.
- If you prepay for two or more months of service at its normal cost, Sling will throw in a free Amazon Fire TV Stick ($39.99 retail value), AirTV Mini ($79.99 retail value), or an antenna ($44.95 retail value).
If you’re looking to ditch your cable subscription, you’re likely doing tons of research to find the live TV streaming service that brings you the best channel selection at the highest quality for the best price.
Dollar for dollar, Sling TV is one of the most affordable services on the market offering a large selection of both live channels and on-demand streaming content.
Like most streaming platforms, Sling TV does provide a free trial period for new subscribers to test the service before you commit to paying. With that said, the free trial is currently only available for people who sign up for the service on a streaming device.
Sling offers other bonuses for people who subscribe via a web browser, however, including discounted rates and bundle options that include a free media player. Here's a full rundown of all the Sling TV offers and discounts available right now.
Sling TV offers a $10 discount on your first month of service
Sling offers two primary streaming options - Sling Orange and Sling Blue.
While there's a wide overlap in the channel offerings, the main difference is that Orange includes ESPN and the Disney Channel while Blue includes a package of Fox channels, Discovery, Bravo, and, in select markets, NBC.
If you sign up now, you can start streaming Orange or Blue at $20 for your first month of service - that's 30% off the usual monthly rate. After the first month, the price goes up to the regular rate of $30 per month.
If you don't want to compromise on any of the channels, you can combine the two plans and pay a discounted intro rate of $35 for your first month. Then the price jumps up to its regular rate of $45 a month.
Sling will throw in a free Amazon Fire TV Stick, AirTV Mini, or antenna if you pay for two months at sign-up
If you already have a way to stream Sling, then you should take advantage of the discounted intro rate offer. The app is available on a variety of media players and connected devices.
LG Smart TVs already have the Sling app installed, so you can start streaming right away once you subscribe. The Sling app is also native to Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Roku, Xbox One, and AirTV, so if you already own one of those devices, you're good to go. You can also always stream on your laptop if you want to keep things simple.
If you don't own one of these devices preloaded with the app, however, Sling currently offers several packages that'll get you free or discounted devices if you prepay for a few months of the service at the regular price.
If you subscribe and prepay for two months of regular service, Sling will throw in a free Amazon Fire TV Stick ($39.99 retail value), AirTV Mini ($79.99 retail value), or antenna ($44.95 retail value).
Meanwhile, if you prepay for three months of regular service, you can opt for one of three discounted device bundles instead. For $49 you can get an AirTV 2 ($99.99 retail value) and an antenna ($44.95 retail value). For $99, you can get an AirTV 2 ($99.99 retail value), an antenna ($44.95 retail value), and an AirTV Mini ($79.99 retail value). For $149 you can receive that same bundle with a second AirTV Mini.
The AirTV Mini is more streamlined for Sling users and can be used to access Netflix too
The AirTV Mini and Amazon Fire TV Stick devices will get you up and running with both Sling and Netflix with the press of a button.
If you're going to make Sling the primary way you watch TV shows, then the AirTV Mini might be a more streamlined option. It can launch the Sling app automatically, the controls are designed as shortcuts to the Sling interface, and there's a large Sling button to make sure you can easily get back to your live TV stream with one touch.
Meanwhile, if you opt for the $99 or $149 bundle, you'll also get an AirTV 2 and antenna to go along with your AirTV Mini. Together, these devices add support for watching and recording local over-the-air TV channels.
Sling TV offers a free seven-day trial, but you have to sign up through a streaming device
If you'd rather sample the Sling service instead of jumping in with a discount or bundle, Sling TV does provide the option for a seven-day free trial for new subscribers. With that said, the trial is currently only available when you sign up via a streaming box or streaming stick.
After downloading and opening the Sling TV app on your media device, you will be given an option to select a seven-day trial. To sign up for this trial you'll still need to provide payment details, however, and your payment method will be charged after the trial if you don't cancel your subscription.
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