See CATV.
Television that is transmitted over cable directly to the receiver; SYN. cable.
Distribution of broadcast signals through cable relay systems.
Narrow-band systems were originally used to deliver services to areas with poor regular reception; systems with wider bands, using coaxial and fiberoptic cable, are increasingly used for distribution and development of home-based interactive services.
Televizija koja, pomoću specijalnih kablova, emituje specijalizovan ili slobodniji program od zvanične televizije, tako da te programe može hvatati samo određen broj pretplatnika (nrp. premijerne filmove, rok-muziku, klasičnu muziku, program na jeziku nacionalne manjine i sl.) (fr.-eng.)