Cable schmable: Get seven days of Sling TV for free—no credit card required
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So you got rid of cable. Now what? Sling TV, that’s what. It uses the internet to stream all your favorite channels to your TV, smartphone, or tablet.
And right now, the service is offering a “Stay in & Sling” deal for new subscribers: seven days of Sling TV for free. But act fast—deals this good rarely last long.
The streaming service features more than 45 live TV channels—including HGTV, CNN, Bravo, Food Network, TBS, BET, USA, IFC, and Lifetime. Hint: You won’t find these networks on Netflix, HBO Now, or Disney+.
Get the deal
Here’s how it works: Go to Sling TV and click the “Get Free TV Now” banner on the homepage. Enter your email address, a unique password for your account, and your zip code, and you’re automatically signed up for free TV with Sling TV’s “Blue” plan. No credit card needed.
If you want to keep the service after the trial is over, just update your subscription in your account settings. You’ll be able to pick the plan that suits you best.
Available plans
Sling TV offers three plans. The Orange plan is a basic package with more than 30 news and entertainment networks like ESPN, CNN, A&E, and Cartoon Network. The Blue plan adds more movie and sports networks like TNT, TBS, Paramount Network, and Fox Sports, plus a few internet stations like Newsy and Cheddar. Each plan is $30 a month; get both plans—Orange + Blue—for $45 a month.
Check out the full list of networks here.
The competition
Compared to other live TV streaming services, Sling TV is one of the least expensive options, with about 50 channels. YouTube TV and Hulu Live TV feature about 70 channels each for $50 and $55 a month, respectively. But Sling has the most popular networks (History channel, TLC...). Plus, you just need an email to get up and running; YouTube and Hulu Live ask for a credit card number.
Bottom line
Think of Sling TV as a cable subscription that lets you watch on just about any device, with up to three streams at a time. It’s compatible with Windows 10, macOS, Android, iOS, iPadOS, Roku, Chromecast, Apple TV, Fire TV, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Android TV, and smart TVs from Samsung, LG, and Vizio. You’ll find a full list of supported devices here.
Bonus: You can record stuff just like a DVR. You’ll get 10 hours of storage space for free, and 50 hours more for an additional $5 a month. See? Cutting the cord never felt so good.
Shop it: Sling TV, free with seven-day trial (starting at $30 per month), sling.com
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