Evoca Launches In Portland, Ore.
The NextGen TV-based pay-TV services also is making its SLING bundle available at a discount
PORTLAND, Ore.—Evoca is bringing its ATSC 3.0-based OTA-OTT hybrid pay-TV service to television viewers here, the company announced today.
The move comes on the heels of Evoca announcing May 25 a new partnership with SLING to bring SLING Orange and SLING Blue to its subscribers at a discount. Evoca will offer subscribers in the Portland area more than 60 channels, including news, sports and weather, for $25 per month plus receiver. It also offers ROOT Sports Northwest, a lineup of regional sports favorites, including the Trail Blazers, Mariners, Timbers, Thorns and Kraken.
Three SLING bundles or available: SLING Orange, SLING Blue and both. Adding one costs an additional $55 monthly; together they cost $70 a month—a $5 discount off regular pricing. Those subscribing to Evoca and SLING receive the sports package as part of the deal, the company said.
“We understand the importance of providing high-quality, affordable television to communities around the country and we’re excited to be launching in Portland. Fans will have access to their favorite local teams for a fraction of the cost,” said Todd Achilles, CEO and president of Evoca.
More information is available on the Evoca website.
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