cable networks
Subscription TV channels
Cable networks are television channels distributed through cable television systems rather than over-the-air broadcast.
The term typically refers to channels like CNN, ESPN, or HBO that require a cable subscription to access.
The cable networks covered the story around the clock.
In industry usage, cable networks are distinguished from broadcast networks (ABC, NBC, CBS) by their distribution method and often by more specialized programming.
- televisionBroadcast viewing device
- satellite TVTelevision via orbiting transmitter
- ESPNAmerican sports broadcaster
- streamingReal-time digital delivery
- coaxial cablesShielded conductors sharing one axis
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- TV broadcastingTV stations, local channels, local news, local affiliates, local programming
- networksMAN, PAN, cloud computing, router, Wi-Fi
- TV industryNBC, CBS, ABC, Fox, HBO
- cable TVESPN, CNN, HBO, MTV, TNT
- Media Distributionstreaming services, video streaming, music streaming, download, broadcast
- Media platformsTV, radio, satellite, streaming, Netflix
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Free airwave TV channels
broadcast television · network television · ABC · CBS · NBC
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On-demand video delivery platforms
streaming platforms · Netflix · Hulu · Amazon Prime Video · digital streaming
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Government or donor-funded media
PBS · public access television · free streaming · BBC · Pluto TV