Sling TV gets a new interface, access to ESPN3

In 2015, Sling TV basically won CES with its $20 a month subscription offering that gives users access to cable channels, including ESPN.

The service — which includes access to channels such as CNN, TNT, Cartoon Network, AMC and ESPN — was the first big OTT player to come out of the gate. OTT refers to Over The Top, or content delivered direct via the Internet without a gatekeeper

The fact that Sling TV is a product of Dish — a traditional satellite company — made its existence that much less expected.

A year later, cord-cutting is continuing to become a very real thing as live TV continues to escape the clutches of cable. Since Sling TV's debut, we've seen PlayStation Vue, HBO Now and Showtime (Showtime's cable-free offering) — as well as an increasing interest in OTT-first offerings from existing media giants. Read more...