Face it, we all hate our program providers, be it Rogers, Bell or Netflix. The prices never stop escalating and sometimes, you only just want to see one or two shows you really like. But in the case of cable, you get a lot of junk stations you never watch but have to shell out for. 

But what would happen if you cut the cord and don't want to pay a month's fee just to see the big game on Sportsnet or Paramount+? I wonder if a new option being offered in the U.S. could ever spread here. Dish Network has a streaming subsidiary called "Sling TV," which offers a variety of channels for a monthly fee. Now it's introduced a Day Pass, which gives you one day of access to the stations it carries without obligating you to take it for a full 30 days. 

It's $4.99 for a day, $9.99 for a weekend, and $14.99 for a month. 

I'm not sure how many people would take advantage of such an offer, but it certainly is interesting if a single show or sporting event is all you want to see. 

"Rather than forcing customers to sign up for a regular Sling subscription, which starts at $45.99 a month (with half off upon sign-up), the company is offering a way to hop on and off for big games, tournaments or series. Beyond sports, it also could have applications for award shows like the Oscars or other entertainment or news programming."

Is this something you'd be interested in trying for a service that has only a few shows you like? I think it's intriguing but I can't see Rogers or Bell allowing you to opt in and out like that. 

Sling TV Slices Up The Bundle, Launching Subscriptions For Day, Weekend And Full Week Starting At $4.99