Sling TV
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A CLOSER LOOK AT SLING TV
The market is slap full of video streaming services. This is simply a benefit that modern consumers of broadband media enjoy. As a matter of fact, we enjoy it so much that w...e have taken it for granted. Most consumers seem to form an allegiance with either Netflix or Amazon Prime's streaming video service, so what exactly is this Sling TV that people are talking about?
Sling TV is a streaming video service that launched in 2015; there is a very important catch, however. Instead of streaming pre-recorded copies of programs, Sling streams the same live cable stations that your local, dinosaur cable conglomerate does. If the end user has a respectable broadband connection, this service could actually give the cable companies something to be afraid of!
HOW DOES IT STAND UP AGAINST THE COMPETITION?
The answer to this one might surprise you; it stands up quite well. In a world full of options (including two that won't budge,) this service has a product differentiation strategy that really DOES make it unique. You receive live cable stations, but through streaming technology, rather than through old coaxial cable.
As with any streaming service, the quality of the experience is directly related to that of your internet connection. If you struggle with your Netflix bottle-necking, you might not want to consider this as an option. However, there is one more consideration to make; some of the hangups are not due to your internet connection. Some of them are due to the technology that streams the live feeds. These hangups occur quite rare when compared to issues related to the user's broadband.
At the end of the day, opinions could vary with Sling. If you are a fan of, "binge-watching," entire libraries of the same program in the same sitting, this service might not be for you. That system seems to be the popular way for a consumer to do things these days. If you've grown tired dealing with your old, archaic cable company (and you have a solid web connection,) this service might be just the solution that you were waiting for! Let's examine the good, bad and the ugly. Read moreless
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Youtube Video: Sling TV Review 2017 - Now With DVR!
With the brand-new Sling TV DVR service up and runnning, we thought now was a great time to review Sling TV in its entirety. We talk about the interface, the pricing, the devices, and of course...
Disclaimer: This video was not made by us, but we found it interesting enough to embed it here.
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