Dish Network Countersues Disney, ESPN in Sling TV Sling Pass Fight

Dish Network has countersued Disney and ESPN, alleging that the media giant is using it market dominance to crush competition and stifle innovation, violating antitrust laws and breaching its contract with the pay TV operator, after it filed a lawsuit over Sling TV’s Sling Passes.

Sling debuted the passes in mid-August, and the mini-bundles offer access to the streaming service’s full bundle for a set period of time: one day, weekend, or a full week. The mini-bundles begin at $4.99 — and a full Sling subscription is $45/month.