Dish is starting to invite some first users to its new Sling TV online streaming service this week. Here’s how the service looks like on a Roku 3.
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Show notes for this episode:
- Sling TV’s base package is going to cost $20, for which you’ll get access to live feeds from ESPN, ESPN2, TNT, TBS, Food Network, HGTV, Travel Channel, Adult Swim, Cartoon Network, Disney Channel, ABC Family and CNN. Additional kids and news packages will cost $5 each.
- Check out all you need to know about Sling TV.
- Sling TV is currently in an invite-only phase. You can apply for an invite on Sling’s website.
- Sling TV is expected to go live for everyone within the next two weeks.
Will you subscribe to Sling TV, or is something crucial missing from the service? Let us know in the comments below!

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