noun
A system for receiving television broadcasts by making subscription payments, as by renting a device that unscrambles the broadcaster's scrambled signal. Also called pay television .
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Noun
(uncountable)
- A system whereby viewers pay to subscribe to specific broadcast television channels or programmes.
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pay tv - Computer Definition
A subscription to a television service from a cable, satellite or telephone company. The term excludes Internet-based streaming services such as Netflix, which also charge a monthly fee, though considerably less. Pay TV includes pay-per-view premium content such as a sporting event or newly released movie, which may be delivered on demand or at a scheduled time. See video-on-demand, streaming service and cord cutter.
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