Adjective
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free to air (not comparable)
(of a television or radio broadcast) Transmitted without encryption.
free-to-air (not comparable)
Alternative spelling of free to air
free-to-air
A free-to-air digital only community television channel that began broadcasting in April 2010. Source: Internet
Another gem turning up on a free-to-air streaming service, this kooky dramedy starring Jonny Lee Miller was grossly underrated in its day and cancelled abruptly after two short seasons. Source: Internet
As things currently stand, next year’s tournament is guaranteed to be on free-to-air TV – Virgin Media holding the broadcasting rights for the 15 fixtures in Ireland, BBC and ITV sharing them in the UK. Source: Internet
Cheers is also shown on the UK free-to-air channel ITV4 where it is shown two episodes every weekday night. Source: Internet
But those who are not Sky customers can still access the channel via the free-to-air Sky channel Pick, available on Freeview channel 11, Freesat channel 144 & 147 (HD), Sky UK channel 159 (SD/HD), and Virgin Media channel 165 (HD). Source: Internet
First-run programming is increasing on subscription services outside the US, but few domestically produced programs are syndicated on domestic free-to-air (FTA) elsewhere. Source: Internet