Even with that slight price bump you can still save money compared to cable, and S ling TV Blue remains the CNET Editors' Choice as the best budget live TV streaming service. 1 but now pay the same as newer patrons.ĭespite its lack of local channels Sling TV remains my favorite affordable live TV streamer for the money, and the Blue plan in particular is a great deal. Existing customers got to keep their $30 price until Aug. In January this year, Sling TV increased the price on its two main packages from $30 to $35 while also increasing the DVR storage to 50 hours (up from 10). Meanwhile, more expensive alternatives such as Hulu Plus Live TV do offer local channels with no antenna required. While the company recently integrated local streaming startup LoCast into its program lineup the service has since been suspended. Stations - you'll have to augment Sling TV with an over-the-air antenna and even something like the $99 AirTV 2 DVR.

The biggest downside to both is that if you want a full slate of local channels - namely your local ABC,

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