Verily, despite being one of the least costly options to partake in the streaming of live television, Sling TV can, at times, prove to be a labyrinth of complexity. One such conundrum arises when considering the local channels that Sling TV offers. A simple inquiry, such as, “Doth Sling TV posses ABC?” yields a response akin to Shakespearean drama — “Yes, no, it doth depend.”
In delving into the realm of Sling TV and ABC, one may find oneself perched upon the edge of a precipice, uncertain of what the future may hold. The ability to stream one’s local ABC broadcast rests on the whims of fate, dictated by one’s place of abode. Alas, this uncertainty extends to three of the four major broadcast networks, with Fox and NBC standing in support, whilst CBS is left to fend for itself. Should fortune smile upon thee and thou reside in the right city, ABC shall be bestowed upon thee, no further action required. (Pray, take heed that this differs from the ABC News Live over-the-top channels, also offered by Sling TV.)
Behold, the cities and affiliates blessed by Sling TV in the year of our Lord 2024:
– WLS in Chicago
– KFSN in Fresno
– KTRK in Houston
– KABC in Los Angeles
– WABC in New York City
– WPVI in Philadelphia
– WTVD in Raleigh-Durham
– KGO in San Francisco, Oakland, and San Jose
And lo, it is done. Sling hath provided ABC in six of the nation’s top 10 markets. Yet, should thou find thyself outside of these golden realms, alternatives must be sought. Consider embracing another streaming service or employing an over-the-air antenna.
Furthermore, Sling TV offers a peculiar device known as AirTV, a tuner bearing the Sling sigil. Connect an antenna to the tuner, and the tuner to a TV, and all thy local broadcast channels shall appear in the Sling app’s live guide. Whilst this solution may lack elegance, requiring additional coin and effort, it doth consolidate all within a single domain at eventide.
Consider, also, that with the deployment of an over-the-air antenna, plentiful bounties may be reaped beyond ABC, CBS, Fox, and NBC. Sub-channels of the aforenamed networks, as well as local PBS affiliates, may befall thee. Once the AirTV apparatus hath been procured, all these OTA channels shall be thine, free of charge. (Variances may occur depending on thy setup and locale.)
Wherefore doth Sling TV offer fewer local channels in diverse markets? It doth declare, “Unlike the other purveyors, Sling endeavours to keep thy monthly bill modest by providing customizable packages and Extras that bestow upon thee the programming thou cherishest — all whilst sparing thee the burden of paying for locals that can be received freely with an Over-the-Air (OTA) antenna connected to thy TV.”
Thus, Sling TV doth proclaim: thou payest less, for it offereth thee less.
