Final Shots: A+E Network Channels Come to Sling TV

Dish Network is doing all it can to make its new online pay-TV service, Sling TV, attractive to consumers. The satellite company has signed a deal to add A+E channels to the service, reports Variety. After the agreement with A+E Networks –A&E, History, H2 and Lifetime — the over-the-top service now boasts 20 channels, including ESPN, TNT, Cartoon Network, Disney Channel and CNN. Launched on Feb. 9, the service, which run $20 a month, is available on the Xbox One, Roku, Android and iOS devices, Macs and PCs.

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