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     • Pay television, also known as subscription television, premium television or, when referring to an individual service, a premium channel, refers to subscription -based television services, usually provided by multichannel television providers, but also increasingly via digital terrestrial and streaming television.
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   The term is most synonymous with premium entertainment services focused on films or general entertainment programming such as, in the United States, Cinemax, HBO, MGM+, Showtime, and Starz, but such services can also include those devoted to sports, as well as adult entertainment.

3. www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca › pay-televisionPay Television - The Canadian Encyclopedia

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   Dec 3, 2012 · Pay TV is a radical departure from historic broadcasting policy. First, the industry has no publicly owned or nonprofit oriented component; indeed, a competitive structure was immediately introduced with a view to giving market forces important play.

4. www.pcmag.com › encyclopedia › termDefinition of pay TV - PCMag

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   A subscription to a television service from a cable, satellite or telephone company. The term pay TV generally excludes Internet-based streaming services such as Netflix...

5. www.savvynewcanadians.com › best-cable-tvThe 17 Best Cable TV Alternatives in Canada to Save Money in 2024

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   • Best Alternatives to Cable TV in Canada
   • Best Alternatives to Cable TV For Sports
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   • How to Choose The Best Cable TV Alternative

   In this guide, we’ll explore the best alternatives to cable TV available for Canadians. We’ll cover the pros and cons of each, their pricing options, and what you can watch on each platform.

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   When it comes to watching sports, cable packages can get quite expensive. That’s where streaming platforms come in. No matter what match you’re trying to watch, one of these cable alternatives is sure to do the trick.

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   Don’t want to download an app or buy hardware to access your cable TV alternatives? You might be interested in these streaming services and internet TV providers in Canada – all you’ll need is an internet connection. And the best part? They’re free!

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   With so many cable TV alternatives, it can be hard to discern which one is right for you. Perhaps the biggest indicator of the best cable TV alternative for many people is cost. Many Canadians search for streaming services as an alternative to expensive cable bills. Some other important aspects to look out for when choosing cable TV alternatives ar...

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6. cordcutting.com › how-to-watch › tv-without-cableHow to Watch TV Without Cable in 2024 | Watch Live Cable TV ...

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   Jan 30, 2024 · In this guide, we'll explain the importance of learning how to watch TV without cable after — or, preferably, even before — you cut the cord. We'll cover the main ways to replace live TV and ...

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7. www.symphonyai.com › glossary › mediaPay TV - SymphonyAI

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   Pay TV is a content distribution model where viewers pay a subscription to access video content from a traditional multichannel television service. Pay TV requires proprietary equipment and video content is presented in a linear format. Traditional cable and satellite television services are both examples of subscription-based Pay TV.

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   What is pay TV?

   • Pay TV is a radical departure from historic broadcasting policy. First, the industry has no publicly owned or nonprofit oriented component; indeed, a competitive structure was immediately introduced with a view to giving market forces important play.

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   What is a pay TV subscription?

   • A subscription to a television service from a cable, satellite or telephone company. The term pay TV generally excludes Internet-based streaming services such as Netflix and Hulu, which also charge a monthly fee. Although streaming fees are much lower than a pay TV package, the fees add up if viewers subscribe to several streaming channels.

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   How do pay TV services work?

   • In contrast to most other multichannel television broadcasters, which depend on advertising and carriage fees as their sources of revenue, the majority of pay television services rely almost solely on monthly subscription fees paid by individual customers.

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   When did pay TV start?

   • In 1972, Home Box Office (HBO) launched as the nation’s first modern Pay TV network and first ad-free national cable TV channel, followed by Showtime in 1976. The creation of these ventures paved the way for explosive growth of Pay TV providers in the coming decades until streaming providers emerged in the 2000s.

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   What is the largest pay TV service in the United States?

   • In the United States, the largest Pay TV services include traditional cable companies such as Comcast (Xfinity), Charter (Spectrum), and Cox Enterprises, telecommunications companies such as Verizon and AT&T (DirecTV), and satellite television broadcasters such as Dish Network.

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   What is the difference between pay TV and streaming?

   • Although streaming fees are much lower than a pay TV package, the fees add up if viewers subscribe to several streaming channels. Pay TV also includes premium content such as a sporting event or newly released movie that is priced individually and may be delivered on demand or at a scheduled time.

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9. www.consumerreports.org › tv-service › cheaper-waysNew, Cheaper Ways to Watch TV - Consumer Reports

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   Jun 20, 2017 · There are now plenty of new ways to watch TV, including the online streaming services that can serve as an alternative to traditional pay TV, Consumer Reports says.