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free-to-air

British  

noun

  1. Compare pay-per-view pay television

    1. a system of television for which viewers do not have to subscribe or pay

    2. ( as modifier )

      free-to-air networks

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Those include CNN International, Cartoon Network and local free-to-air broadcaster Channel 5.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 6, 2026

Organisers said their social media views passed those of Birmingham within the opening few days and highlighted record-breaking television figures in Australia and New Zealand, where the Games were free-to-air.

From BBC Aug. 2, 2026

As Fifa highlighted the revenue per fan of the NFL in the document, it raised questions about a future of free-to-air World Cup games.

From BBC Aug. 1, 2026

It operates a robust TV production studio and free-to-air channels that attract nearly 32% of the nation’s ad-supported viewing.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 6, 2026

While some current PDC tournaments are screened on free-to-air TV in Britain, the World Darts Championship is shown exclusively by Sky, which requires a paid subscription.

From Barron's Dec. 30, 2025

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