Sling TV Discontinues Sling Pass Feature
Sling TV has quietly ended its Sling Pass feature, which let users buy short-term access to cable channels. The change was confirmed on the company's website.
Sling TV has discontinued its Sling Pass feature, which allowed customers to purchase a single day of cable TV programming at a time. The company posted a statement on its website confirming that Sling Passes are no longer available.
The Desk reported that a note about the change was sent to customers. Sling TV has not provided further details about the decision.
Sling Pass was announced last year and offered day, weekend, and week-long pass options. Soon after it launched, Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery sued Sling TV over the feature. A federal judge later ruled against Disney's request for a preliminary injunction to block Sling Pass.
The Verge has reached out to Sling TV for comment.
Quick answers
What was Sling Pass?
Sling Pass was a feature that let customers buy a single day of cable TV programming at a time, with day, weekend, and week-long pass options.
Why did Sling TV discontinue Sling Pass?
Sling TV has not given a reason for discontinuing the feature. It simply posted a statement on its website confirming that Sling Passes are no longer available.
Did Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery sue Sling TV over Sling Pass?
Yes, soon after Sling Pass launched, Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery sued Sling TV over the feature. A federal judge ruled against Disney's request for a preliminary injunction to block it.