Sling TV is launching a new option for cord cutters.
The company's new "multi-stream" service lets you watch content on up to three devices simultaneously. The $20 monthly service, which is available now in beta, also — for the first time — gives Sling TV customers access to channels from the Fox Networks Group, including local broadcast news in select markets, Fox Sports, FX, and National Geographic.
Similar to Sling TV's single-stream service, the new multi-stream offering will also include A&E, Adult Swim, AMC, Bloomberg, Cartoon Network, CNN, El Rey, Flama, Food Network, Galavision, HGTV, History, IFC, Lifetime, Local NOW, Maker, Newsy, Polaris+, TBS, TNT, Travel Channel, truTV, UniMás, Univision, and Viceland.
Multi-stream subscribers can also add "Extras" for $5 more per month for more Hollywood, lifestyle, or world news content. And, if you're a premium channel lover, you can get HBO for $15 more per month or Cinemax for an extra $10.
"If you subscribe to our Best of Live TV beta multi-stream service, you can watch Sling TV on up to three devices at the same time in or out of your home," the Sling TV team wrote in a blog post. "Any Extras added to your subscription will also be included in your three streams. With three streams, the beta multi-stream service is perfect for families, roommates or multi-television households."
There are some drawbacks, though. The single-stream option, which also costs $20 per month, includes some channels not available for multi-stream customers, like ESPN, ESPN2, and the Disney Channel. Multi-stream customers also can't select the $5 Sports and Kids add-ons. You could subscribe to both for $40 per month, but then you get some duplicate content.
New Sling TV subscribers can sign up for the multi-stream service on the company's website, or via compatible Roku devices, Xbox One consoles, and Android devices. If you're already a Sling TV customer, you can upgrade by logging into your account or calling customer service. The service is available on all Sling TV-supported devices.
"We see this as just the beginning — as we evolve the multi-stream service, we plan to incorporate your feedback, add more channels and include features that will make Sling TV even better," the company wrote.