Are you looking to cut back on your monthly streaming expenses? If you‘ve decided Sling TV‘s channel packages no longer fit your viewing needs or budget, this straight-forward guide will walk you through cancelling in just a few minutes.
I‘ve been analyzing cord-cutting services for over 5 years – and as streaming competition heats ups, companies like Sling give subscribers flexibility to come and go. Before we dive into the step-by-step process, let me provide some important context…
Overview of Sling TV Service Options
Founded in 2015 as the first "skinny bundle" streaming provider, Sling TV kickstarted an era of affordable live TV streaming. The service starts at just $35 per month for 30+ popular cable channels like ESPN, CNN, TBS and HGTV.
Sling‘s entry-level Orange and Blue packages cater to different tastes, while their Total TV Deal bundles both for $50 monthly. Add-on channel packs, premium networks and DVR extras provide fuller cable replacements.
Sling TV Channel Plans
| Package | Price Per Month | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Sling Orange | $35 | 32 channels 1 simultaneous stream |
| Sling Blue | $35 | 42 channels Up to 3 simultaneous streams |
| Sling Orange + Blue | $50 | 47 channels combined Up to 4 simultaneous streams |
Unlike traditional cable contracts, Sling subscribers aren‘t locked in – you can cancel service or pause your account at any time without early termination fees. This flexibility is perfect if you only need live TV occasionally.
Below I‘ll explain how to cancel in a few quick steps. But first, let‘s look at what‘s driving consumers like yourself to cut back on services like Sling…
Cord-Cutting Trends Driving Streaming Frugality
While over 75 million U.S. households still subscribe to cable or satellite, adoption of cheaper streaming TV alternatives has skyrocketed nearly 20% annually since 2019.
The pandemic temporarily stalled "cord-cutting" trends, but consumers increasingly seek flexibility in ever-more-crowded streaming landscape. Surveys show 33% of respondents plan to cut back on paid streaming services in 2023 to save money.
With high inflation straining budgets, analysts expect subscribers will optimize spending by juggling multiple services. This could negatively impact pricier packages like Sling‘s Orange & Blue plan:
Projected Growth Trajectory for Sling TV Customers
2019 ---> 8 million
2022 ---> 10 million
2025 ---> 11 million (Modest slowdown forecast)Switching to Sling‘s single-stream Orange or Blue tiers – or pausing service until key events like holidays or sports seasons – allows consumers to control costs while retaining access to live cable channels.
Now let‘s get into exactly how dropping or downgrading Sling works in just a few minutes…
Step 1 – Log Into Your Sling TV Account
Visit sling.com and click Sign In in the upper right corner. Enter your account email and password credentials when prompted:
This will access your Sling TV subscriber dashboard. Here you manage your personal details, billing information, watch history and more.
Step 2 – Access Account Settings
Next, click on the Account icon towards the top right to view your account management menu. Among options like Message Center and Help Center, choose Settings:
This opens your full account settings dashboard. The left vertical menu contains options like Profile, Billing Details, Streaming Quality and Parental Controls.
Step 3 – Manage Subscription
From the vertical menu, click on the Subscription tab. This important section allows you to make changes to – or outright cancel – your Sling TV service.
Options here include:
- Upgrade or downgrade Sling Blue, Orange and channel pack add-ons
- Pause service temporarily for 1,3 or 6 months
- Access cancellation controls
We want the cancellation option, so let‘s click the red Cancel Subscription button.
Step 4 – Confirm Cancellation
A pop-up will appear asking "Are you sure you want to cancel Sling?" Along with confirming you‘ll lose access to Sling TV service and recordings after your next billing cycle, the pop-up provides options to review what you may miss.
Click Cancel Subscription to proceed.
Sling will then ask why you‘re cancelling and if you‘d reconsider keeping your subscription. Providing feedback is optional, and you can simply click Cancel Service at bottom to complete.
Step 5 – Check Confirmation Email
After cancelling, Sling immediately sends an email confirming your service will expire at the next billing cycle. The email outlines when your access ends and that you‘ll continue enjoying Sling until then.
If you don‘t receive a confirmation, contact Sling TV customer service right away to ensure your cancellation went through properly on their end.
Step 6 – Restart When Ready
A huge plus with Sling TV remaining a customer – all of your preferences, favorites and watch history stay intact for when you‘re ready to resubscribe. You can restart the same package or try a different channel plan.
And if you find you only need live TV occasionally, put Sling on pause up to 6 months instead of fully cancelling. Simply unpause whenever you‘re ready!
There you have it! By accessing the Subscription tab of your Sling account settings, you can easily cut service or downgrade packages in just minutes.
You‘re now equipped take control of your streaming budget in response to inflation or lifestyle needs. Combining Sling with free or on-demand services ensures you maximize value without missing key content.
If you have any other questions about managing streaming costs or optimizing cord-cutting setups, don‘t hesitate to reach out! Stay tuned for my next guides helping navigate the ever-changing world of streaming TV.
