In the 1970s, cable TV changed the TV landscape forever, just as streaming has disrupted cable TV's business model over the last decade. Now, a new initiative from cable provider SlingTV is providing another shakeup to the way people watch television. While cable TV, whether in packages or in individual channels, has previously been available as a monthly or yearly service, Sling is now offering a Day Pass, offering a single day of cable TV for as little as $5 USD.
According to reports , Sling is offering "mini-subscriptions": a Day pass is $4.99, a two-day Weekend Pass is $9.99, and a seven-day week can be purchased for $14.99. This is being timed with the beginning of the college football season for a reason; since college football games are primarily played on Saturdays, college