free-to-air
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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ITV is required by law to provide a free-to-air service until at least 2034 under its public service broadcasting licence.
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 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
The combined business will deliver more sport free-to-air, while ITV News and Sky News "will remain distinct editorial voices", the statement said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 6, 2026
A UFC match in March of this year had almost 2.5 million viewers, according to Sports Business Journal, on major free-to-air US network CBS -- a broadcast made possible by a seven-year $7.7 billion deal.
From Barron's ● Jun. 12, 2026
"We have Australian content requirements on free-to-air television and pay television, but until now, there has been no guarantee that we could see our own stories on streaming services," Burke said.
From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2025
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