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That long-rumored set-top box from Sling TV isn’t a rumor any more. Earlier this week, a splash page for an “AirTV Player” popped up on Sling’s website, accompanied by a dedicated AirTV website that’s largely devoid of information aside from a few scraps buried in a FAQ page.
The AirTV Player helps plug the gaps in Sling’s live TV streaming service. The Sling TV service offers a wide variety of cable networks among its various packages—including heavy hitters like ESPN, HBO, Food Network, and NFL Redzone—but its support for local broadcasts is extremely hit and miss. CBS isn’t offered whatsoever, NBC and Fox only appear in pricier bundles (in select markets, no less), and the only way to watch ABC is buying it as a $5 add-on to Sling TV’s most expensive offering. Ick.
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