DirecTV officially calls off merger with Dish Network
DirecTV says it will officially terminate its agreement to acquire Dish Network and Sling TV on Friday.
Sling Freestream
Sling Freestream is the brand name for over 300 free, ad-supported content channels offered through Dish Network’s streaming television service Sling TV. For a list of channels available on Slign Freestream, click or tap here.
Sling TV to raise prices, adds Pac-Mac and other arcade titles
Dish Network’s streaming TV service Sling TV will raise the price of its service for the first time in nearly two years.
TV5 Monde launches first FAST channel on Sling Freestream
TV5 Monde and Sling TV have deepened their partnership with the launch of a new FAST channel called TV5 Monde Voyage.
Jim Rome brings sports radio show to streaming TV
The sports broadcaster partnered with A+E Networks and Range Digital Ventures to bring the Jim Rome Show to Freevee, Samsung TV Plus and other FAST platforms.
Dish Media debuts “pause ads” on Sling TV
Sling TV has introduced pause ads through live and on-demand content, the company announced on Tuesday.
Autentic continues global expansion with three U.S. FAST channels
Three channels programmed by Autentic are available on Echostar’s free streaming platform Sling Freestream.
Cineverse, 9 Story launch “Garfield & Friends” FAST channel
The content stream is available on Echostar’s free, ad-supported TV platform Sling Freestream
Echostar hires Tom Fochetta to lead Dish Media advertising unit
Tom Fochetta joins Dish Media from Samsung, where he helped build the advertising unit associated with the FAST platform Samsung TV Plus.
AMC Networks brings BBC News channel to free streaming services
The launch of BBC News on free streaming platforms in the U.S. comes as BBC Studios seeks additional global revenue opportunities.
Sling TV review: Pricing, availability and free trials in 2024
Sling TV has carved out a niche in the live TV streaming market as the most affordable option, with its base programming packages costing just $40 per month.