Meaning of the word "pay television" in English

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pay television

US /peɪ ˈtel.ə.vɪʒ.ən/
UK /peɪ ˈtel.ə.vɪʒ.ən/
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Noun

1.

television services that require viewers to pay a subscription fee to access content, often including premium channels, on-demand movies, and special events

Example:
Many households subscribe to pay television for access to exclusive sports channels.
The rise of streaming services has impacted the traditional pay television market.
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