Sling TV Launches New Multi-Stream Plan, Including FOX and FX
Sling TV, the closest thing to a direct cable replacement as it includes options to stream live sports, is expanding, and some of the TV shows and channels being added to their library make us extremely excited.
Related: What is Sling TV?
Sling TV announced in a blog post that they would be adding FOX and FX television live stream options to their service. From the announcement:
Today we launched a new beta multi-stream service, bringing you even more live and on-demand television with new channels from the Fox Networks Group like FOX local broadcast channels (in select markets), FOX Sports, FX and National Geographic on up to three devices simultaneously for $20 per month. In addition to Fox, the beta service’s base and “Extra” packages include content from AMC, A&E, HBO, Turner, Scripps, EPIX and Univision.
Here are a list of some of the most popular shows and channels that are now included in Sling’s single stream service:
- Empire
- Archer
- The Last Man on Earth
- The Americans
- FOX
- FX
- The X-Files
- Scream Queens
Some of the other major networks Sling TV also offers with their “Multi-Stream Service”
Best of Live TV Favorites: The multi-stream service will include nationwide availability of A&E, Adult Swim, AMC, Bloomberg, Cartoon Network, CNN, El Rey, Flama, Food Network, Galavision, HGTV, History Channel, IFC, Lifetime, Local NOW, Maker, Newsy, Polaris+, TBS, TNT, Travel Channel, truTV, UniMás, Univision and VICELAND.
This new FOX package also includes local news, meaning you can live stream local news via your local FOX affiliate as well.
The multi-stream option is going to be the best for those looking to include most major channels. But for those just kicking the tires of a new Sling subscription, the single stream option has a free trial which you can sign up for here.