Sling TV Discontinues One-Day Cable Passes
Dish-owned Sling TV has ceased offering its "Sling Pass" feature, which allowed users to purchase single-day or weekend access to cable channels. The service was launched last year.
Dish-owned Sling TV has discontinued its "Sling Pass" feature, a service that enabled customers to buy one-day, weekend, or week-long access to cable television programming. The feature, launched last year, offered a way to watch channels like ESPN and CNN without committing to a full monthly subscription.
No official reason has been provided by Sling TV for the discontinuation. Following the launch of Sling Pass, Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery initiated lawsuits against Sling TV over the feature. However, a federal judge ruled against Disney's request for a preliminary injunction to block the service.
The decision to remove these short-term access options may indicate a strategic shift for the streaming service. Companies in the sector frequently adjust their offerings to optimize revenue streams and adapt to market demands.
The removal of Sling Pass could affect consumer options for flexible, short-term access to live TV content. It may also reflect a broader trend within the streaming industry towards more traditional subscription models.