Sorry cord cutters, Sling TV just raised its prices

Just a few years ago, the prospect of cancelling cable and getting a cheaper streaming alternative seemed so smart and convenient. Now, Sling TV is the latest streaming services to prove that time makes fools of us all.

Sling announced on Monday that all three of its service tiers would get a $5 price increase. That means the Blue and Orange options, which have fairly small channel selections to begin with, now start at $30 per month. The combined plan that gets you every basic Blue and Orange channel is now $45 per month. Those are just base prices, as Sling also offers add-on packages to each service tier. Read more...