premium cable
- HBOPremium cable network
- ShowtimeParamount's premium cable network
- subscriptionPaid recurring access
- moviesFeature-length filmed entertainment
- channelsPaths for transmission
exclusive · uncensored · series · Cinemax · Starz · original · prestige · binge · nudity · violence · mature · boxset · uncut · lineup · network · programming · satellite · drama
- pay TVcable TV, satellite TV, subscription, subscriber, monthly fee
- film watching methodsstreaming, theater, cinema, DVD, Blu-ray
- broadcastingbroadcasting, TV, radio, television, news
- premium servicesconcierge, butler service, white glove service, personal assistant, private chef
cost/access model
premium cablebasic cable
Minimal channel package
over-the-air · network television · public television · broadcast television · PBS
content quality/prestige
premium cabledaytime television
Shows airing midday hours
soap operas · reality TV · local news · public access television · infomercials
media distribution technology
premium cablestreaming services
On-demand video delivery platforms
rabbit ears · digital antenna · cord-cutting · YouTube · broadcast spectrum