Sling TV Provides ESPN (and other channels) for Cable Cutters

[Sid888]

As a cable cutting spots fan, I almost wept when I saw this announcement yesterday.  And I did weep when I found out that Apple TV did not have it as an app.  Any news on when Apple TV will carry Sling TV?

http://www.forbes.com/sites/amadoudiallo/2015/02/09/sling-tv-adds-watchespn-app-and-5-sports-package/

https://www.yahoo.com/tech/sling-tv-with-espn-and-amc-for-20-month-110540611364.html

[2lazy2retire]

No NBCsn means no football, maybe some day. But a step in the right direction.

[Sid888]

No NBCsn means no football, maybe some day. But a step in the right direction.

HD Network TV (which is free) is quite good for professional and college football.

[2lazy2retire]

No NBCsn means no football, maybe some day. But a step in the right direction.

HD Network TV (which is free) is quite good for professional and college football.

I'm after EPL ( UK), NBC bought up the rights for 2 years. I recently quit cable and now stream on Fire TV , I wonder how long til internet providers start charging per GB streamed.

[Sid888]

No NBCsn means no football, maybe some day. But a step in the right direction.

HD Network TV (which is free) is quite good for professional and college football.

I wonder how long til internet providers start charging per GB streamed.

Yes, the net neutrality vote in the United States will be a critical moment for consumers being able to choose content and save money by cutting the cable cord.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Net_neutrality

[UnleashHell]

No NBCsn means no football, maybe some day. But a step in the right direction.

HD Network TV (which is free) is quite good for professional and college football.

I'm after EPL ( UK), NBC bought up the rights for 2 years. I recently quit cable and now stream on Fire TV , I wonder how long til internet providers start charging per GB streamed.

NBC normally show the late saturday game on the main (free to air) channel. The rest - tough luck. :D

Sling are adding AMC to the line up and the sports pack will be showing BEin Tv so theres hope for showign more real football in the future....

[OSUBearCub]

The AMC deal is a complete game-changer.  This is going to drive a lot of original programming, drama snobs - like me - to Sling. 

[UnleashHell]

and they have BBC America - for high brow programs like... Top gear..

[OSUBearCub]

and they have BBC America - for high brow programs like... Top gear..

And Dr. Who! :-)

[Hvillian]

I have been trying Sling TV since this weekend.  I got it solely for ESPN/ESPN2.  The interface through my Roku has not actually worked very well; however, it does give me access to the Watch ESPN content on the Roku, so I have just been watching through that.  Very happy with it so far, and with no contract I may even cancel it during the lighter sports months (summer/early fall for me).