DISH Unveils Sling TV Streaming Service for $20 Per Month

ENGLEWOOD: DISH Network is introducing a brand-new OTT service, Sling TV, which will offer live streaming of an array of channels, including ESPN.

Sling TV will roll out to customers nationwide in the first quarter. It is priced at $20 per month, and will require no commitment, contract or hardware installation. The service will deliver live sports, lifestyle, family, news and information channels, as well as a slew of VOD entertainment offerings and the best of online video.

Supported Internet-connected devices for Sling TV are expected to include Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire TV Stick, Google’s Nexus Player, select LG Smart TVs, Roku players, Roku TV models, select Samsung Smart TVs, Xbox One, iOS, Android, Mac and PC. Sling TV plans to announce its availability on additional streaming devices and smart TVs in the coming months.

“Sling TV provides a viable alternative for live television to the millennial audience,” said Joseph P. Clayton, DISH's president and CEO. “This service gives millions of consumers a new consideration for pay-TV. Sling TV fills a void for an underserved audience.”

“Consumers can now watch their favorite shows on their favorite devices that they already use to watch video. Live television, including ESPN, for $20 per month with no commitment or contract, is a game changer,” said Roger Lynch, the CEO of Sling TV. “The arrival of Sling TV lets consumers, who’ve embraced services like Netflix and Hulu, take more control of their video entertainment experience.”