{"id":119117,"date":"2026-04-29T23:39:51","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T02:39:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ubirataonline.com.br\/replacing-your-expensive-tv-package-with-an-antenna-just-got-easier\/"},"modified":"2026-04-29T23:39:52","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T02:39:52","slug":"replacing-your-expensive-tv-package-with-an-antenna-just-got-easier","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ubirataonline.com.br\/en\/replacing-your-expensive-tv-package-with-an-antenna-just-got-easier\/","title":{"rendered":"Replacing your expensive TV package with an antenna just got easier"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"link_wrapped_content\">\n<div class=\"miso-summary-box\">\n<div class=\"miso-summary-content\">\n<p><span>Summary created by Smart Answers AI<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"miso-summary-title\" id=\"in-summary\">In summary:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>PCWorld highlights Sling TV\u2019s new Essentials package at $20\/month, offering ESPN channels and Disney content as a cost-effective alternative to expensive cable packages.<\/li>\n<li>The service targets antenna users seeking specific cable channels without full bundles, saving $10 compared to ESPN Unlimited\u2019s standalone offering.<\/li>\n<li>While Sling\u2019s concept of integrating local antenna channels through AirTV devices is promising, the outdated hardware from 2020 suffers from connectivity issues and availability problems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"wp-block-bigbite-multi-title\"\/>\n<p>Here\u2019s the dilemma that antenna users have faced for years: You couldn\u2019t get extra cable channels like ESPN without paying for a big pay TV package that also included expensive local broadcast channels. That defeated the whole purpose of free over-the-air TV.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ncls1.com\/irk?enk=bz10dXRoMjEmcz0yNTcyNTEmYj0xNzA1OSZia2Q9c2xpbmcuY29t&amp;subid=pcworld.com&amp;di=2-0-3121951-1-0-0-0-0&amp;d=https:\/\/www.sling.com\/service\/sling-essentials\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-subtag=\"2-0-3121951-1-0-0-0-0\" data-domain-name=\"sling\">Sling\u2019s new Essentials package<\/a> helps solve that problem. For $20 per month, you get all of ESPN\u2019s cable channels, along with Disney Channel and a grab bag of rerun-centric entertainment channels. It\u2019s $10 per month cheaper than <a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=111346X1569483&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https:\/\/plus.espn.com\/&amp;xcust=2-0-3121951-1-0-0-0-0&amp;sref=https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/3121951\/replacing-your-expensive-tv-package-with-an-antenna-just-got-easier.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-subtag=\"2-0-3121951-1-0-0-0-0\" data-domain-name=\"espn\">ESPN Unlimited<\/a>, ESPN\u2019s own standalone streaming service, plus you can bundle Essentials with other Sling packages, including one that covers sports and news from Fox.<\/p>\n<p><!-- @@AD gpt-leaderboardmainbod-1 PRE @@--><!-- @@AD gpt-leaderboardmainbod-1 POST @@--><\/p>\n<p>While Essentials won\u2019t appeal to everyone, it could be especially valuable to antenna users who also need a small number of supplemental cable channels. Compared to bigger bundles like YouTube TV, the savings could be significant.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sling-essentials-vs-espn-unlimited\">Sling Essentials vs. ESPN Unlimited<\/h2>\n<p>Here\u2019s the full channel list for Sling Essentials: ESPN, ESPN2, Grit, Hallmark Mystery, Freeform, Disney Channel, MeTV, Game Show Network, H&amp;I, LMN, Start TV, Bounce.<\/p>\n<p>The main draw is ESPN\u2019s main two cable channels, which on their own would cost $30 per month via an ESPN Unlimited subscription. Sling is selling them for $20 per month instead.<\/p>\n<p>Granted, you don\u2019t get everything that ESPN Unlimited offers. ABC\u2019s sports programming is the biggest missing piece, and Sling Essentials also lacks ESPN+, which carries out-of-market NHL games and an assortment of less-popular sports programming. Meanwhile, ESPN\u2019s other cable channels\u2014ESPNU, ESPNews, SEC Network, and ACC Network\u2014require an $11 per month \u201cSports Extra\u201d add-on. (More on that below.)<\/p>\n<p>Even so, having a cheaper way to get ESPN\u2019s main cable channels could be valuable, especially for antenna users during football season. If you can get ABC from an antenna, Sling Essential\u2019s other omissions might be worth the extra savings.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"building-a-bigger-bundle\">Building a bigger bundle<\/h2>\n<p>Sling is also letting customers bundle Essentials with other packages:<\/p>\n<p><!-- @@AD gpt-leaderboardmainbod-2 PRE @@--><!-- @@AD gpt-leaderboardmainbod-2 POST @@--><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sling Essentials + News Extra ($26\/mo. total):<\/strong> Everything from Essentials, plus BBC World News, CGTN, Fox Business, HLN, NDTV, Newsmax, NewsNation, News18, and SCI.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sling Essentials + Sports Extra ($31\/mo. total):<\/strong> Everything from Essentials, plus ACC Network, BeIN Sports, ESPNews, ESPNU, MLB Network, MLB Network Strike Zone, NBA TV, NHL Network, SEC Network, and Tennis Channel.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sling Essentials + Select ($35 \u2013 $45\/mo. total):<\/strong> Everything from Essentials, plus FS1, Fox News, FX, National Geographic, NFL Network, and VICE.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Why the price variance with Essentials + Select? In certain <a href=\"https:\/\/ncls1.com\/irk?enk=bz10dXRoMjEmcz0yNTcyNTEmYj0xNzA1OSZia2Q9c2xpbmcuY29t&amp;subid=pcworld.com&amp;di=2-0-3121951-1-0-0-0-0&amp;d=https:\/\/www.sling.com\/help\/en\/subscription-programming-questions\/channels-programming\/local-channels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-subtag=\"2-0-3121951-1-0-0-0-0\" data-domain-name=\"sling\">major cities<\/a>, Sling Select includes local ABC, NBC, and\/or Fox stations. The price rises by $5 per month in markets with at least one local channel, and by $10 per month in markets with all three.<\/p>\n<div class=\"extendedBlock-wrapper block-coreImage undefined\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{\" imageid=\"\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n<p>Sling\u2019s six base packages.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"imageCredit\">Sling<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Unfortunately for antenna users, that means Essentials + Select may end up being pricier than ESPN Unlimited and Fox One, which are <a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=111346X1569483&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https:\/\/plus.espn.com\/foxone&amp;xcust=2-0-3121951-1-0-0-0-0&amp;sref=https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/3121951\/replacing-your-expensive-tv-package-with-an-antenna-just-got-easier.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-subtag=\"2-0-3121951-1-0-0-0-0\" data-domain-name=\"espn\">available together for $40 per month<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Either way, though, the cost is far less than other live sports packages that make local channels mandatory. Fubo\u2019s Sports + News plan <a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=111346X1569483&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https:\/\/www.fubo.tv\/welcome\/plans&amp;xcust=2-0-3121951-1-0-0-0-0&amp;sref=https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/3121951\/replacing-your-expensive-tv-package-with-an-antenna-just-got-easier.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-subtag=\"2-0-3121951-1-0-0-0-0\" data-domain-name=\"fubo\">costs $56 per month<\/a>, while <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/3109634\/youtube-tvs-hidden-genre-plans-what-they-are-and-how-find-them.html\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YouTube TV\u2019s Sports plan<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/ncls1.com\/irk?enk=bz10dXRoMjEmcz0yNTcyNTEmYj0xNTE5NCZia2Q9ZGlyZWN0di5jb20=&amp;subid=pcworld.com&amp;di=2-0-3121951-1-0-0-0-0&amp;d=https:\/\/www.directv.com\/genre-packs\/mysports\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-subtag=\"2-0-3121951-1-0-0-0-0\" data-domain-name=\"directv\">DirecTV\u2019s MySports plan<\/a> both cost $65. You can save a lot paying for just the sports channels and picking up locals with an antenna, and Sling provides another option for doing that.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"whats-with-slings-antenna-integration\">What\u2019s with Sling\u2019s antenna integration?<\/h2>\n<p>Given Sling\u2019s embrace of antenna users, it\u2019s too bad the company\u2019s AirTV hardware has become an afterthought.<\/p>\n<p><!-- @@AD gpt-leaderboardmainbod-3 PRE @@--><!-- @@AD gpt-leaderboardmainbod-3 POST @@--><\/p>\n<p>Sling parent company Dish Network <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techhive.com\/article\/583329\/airtv-review.html\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">started releasing AirTV networked tuners in 2018<\/a>, letting users stream local channels from an antenna directly into the Sling app, where they integrate seamlessly with Sling\u2019s TV guide. You can even record local channels to an external hard drive, or with built-in storage on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/578967\/airtv-anywhere-review.html\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AirTV Anywhere<\/a> model, with the recordings showing up in Sling\u2019s DVR menu.<\/p>\n<div class=\"extendedBlock-wrapper block-coreImage undefined\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{\" imageid=\"\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/b2c-contenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/airtvguide.jpg?quality=50&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1200\" alt=\"Sling guide with local channels from AirTV\" class=\"wp-image-3121955\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">AirTV devices can feed over-the-air channels directly into Sling\u2019s guide.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"imageCredit\">Jared Newman \/ Foundry<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Sadly, Sling hasn\u2019t released any new AirTV hardware since 2020, and the current options seem forgotten. They\u2019re available on Amazon only through third-party sellers, and Sling itself won\u2019t sell you one without <a href=\"https:\/\/ncls1.com\/irk?enk=bz10dXRoMjEmcz0yNTcyNTEmYj0xNzA1OSZia2Q9c2xpbmcuY29t&amp;subid=pcworld.com&amp;di=2-0-3121951-1-0-0-0-0&amp;d=https:\/\/www.sling.com\/supported-devices\/airtv-mini\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-subtag=\"2-0-3121951-1-0-0-0-0\" data-domain-name=\"sling\">prepaying for three months of service<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>When I dusted off an old AirTV Anywhere review unit for this story and gave it a factory reset, it refused to connect over Wi-Fi. I could only get it working again through wired ethernet. The unit is noisy, the iPhone app refuses to play my local NBC station, and my attempts to record anything resulted in error messages. After restarting the unit, it just got caught in and endless boot loop.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a shame, because Sling\u2019s Essentials and Select plans pair so nicely with an antenna, and having all your channels in one app would really improve the experience. Sling ought to give its AirTV line a bit more love.<\/p>\n<p><!-- @@AD gpt-leaderboardmainbod-4 PRE @@--><!-- @@AD gpt-leaderboardmainbod-4 POST @@--><\/p>\n<p>But even if you have to access over-the-air channels on a separate input, Sling\u2019s skinnier packages could save you a lot money. While Sling was the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.techhive.com\/article\/599480\/sling-tv-impressions-ground-breaking-service-with-limited-features.html\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> first company to offer streaming cable channels back in 2015<\/a>, over time it suffered from the same channel bloat as other live TV services. The back-to-basics approach is just what antenna users have needed.<\/p>\n<p><em>Sign up for Jared\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=111346X1569483&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https:\/\/cordcutterweekly.com\/?utm_source=pcwslingessentials&amp;xcust=2-0-3121951-1-0-0-0-0&amp;sref=https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/3121951\/replacing-your-expensive-tv-package-with-an-antenna-just-got-easier.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-subtag=\"2-0-3121951-1-0-0-0-0\" data-domain-name=\"cordcutterweekly\">Cord Cutter Weekly newsletter<\/a>\u00a0for more streaming TV advice.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/3121951\/replacing-your-expensive-tv-package-with-an-antenna-just-got-easier.html\">Source link <\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: PCWorld highlights Sling TV\u2019s new Essentials package at $20\/month, offering ESPN channels and Disney content as a cost-effective alternative to expensive cable packages. 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