So, don’t expect Sling TV to move very far off its current core “Orange” and “Blue” packages that sell for $20 and $25 per month, respectively, each (or $40 for both), plus several add-on packages.
“We’re not about providing you with 100 channels. We’re about providing you with flexibility and customization,” Lynch said.
Lynch declined to announce Sling TV sub numbers (the service), but did tout a new Parks Associates study that found that Sling TV had jumped to number six among all subscription OTT services in the U.S., up from the No. 10 spot last year.
From the article "Lynch: Sling TV Will Continue to Steer Clear of Big Bundles" by Jeff Baumgartner.
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