I'm thinking about giving sling a try. Looking for some feedback

Do they suck? How is their customer support?

I know I will need a HD antenna for local channels.

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Posted by Landmass

Member since Jun 2013

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Posted on 7/11/22 at 3:22 pm to L1C4

It's OK. I mainly use it for sports. There is a DVR add-on but even with that it's not enough to record a significant amount of stuff. I like Sling much better than the other online cable providers. I just don't watch a lot of TV.

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Posted by notsince98

KC, MO

Member since Oct 2012

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Posted on 7/11/22 at 3:23 pm to L1C4

the biggest knock on them is everything is 30fps so sports aren't as smooth as other options like YTTV.

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Posted by j1897

Member since Nov 2011

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Posted on 7/11/22 at 3:54 pm to notsince98

They also used to only have crap quality stereo sound. Have they still not fixed that either.

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Posted by whiskey over ice

Member since Sep 2020

3573 posts

Posted on 7/11/22 at 5:13 pm to L1C4

You can use your sling login to sign into other apps like ESPN fwiw.

It’s cheaper than Hulu and YouTube but the price can add up if you want SEC network, Disney Jr, etc

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Posted by tiger94gop

GEISMAR

Member since Nov 2004

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Posted on 7/13/22 at 12:32 pm to whiskey over ice

Big issue with Sling is you pay just as much for the combo with all the sports packages, etc. Also, you can't watch multiple locations. I gave my Dad my Sling info because my he wanted to watch my Niece play sports at a smaller Tx school. He would kick me off all the time. Actually kicked me off during an LSU game so I cancelled it that minute and moved to Youtube TV. I really only watch it for Sports. Sling is good if you don't have multiple TV"s and don't watch much.

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Posted by Tortious

ATX

Member since Nov 2010

5495 posts

Posted on 7/13/22 at 1:48 pm to tiger94gop

quote:
Sling is good if you don't have multiple TV"s and don't watch much.

This. Not for a multiple streaming household. Also, picture quality seems to suffer in high volume shows (Better Call Saul on Monday). Makes no sense, but it's my experience. That said I have it as it suits my needs.

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