Which term describes distribution via an ad-free subscription programming service, with the subscriber paying a periodic fee and programming scheduled linearly among all subscribers?

• A. Free Television
• B. Pay Television
• C. Video-On-Demand
• D. Transactional-Video-On-Demand

Answer: (B)

Pay Television describes a subscription-based service where you pay a recurring fee to access a bundle of channels or programming, and the content is scheduled linearly for all subscribers. This means shows are broadcast at set times for everyone, rather than being available on demand. The ad-free aspect aligns with premium, subscription-only access that isn’t tied to per-view payments.

Free Television would imply no subscription fee and is typically ad-supported, not ad-free. Video-On-Demand focuses on watching content when you choose, rather than following a fixed broadcast schedule. Transactional-Video-On-Demand is pay-per-view or per-title, not a recurring subscription with linear scheduling.