Pay-television, also commonly known as cable television, is a TV broadcasting service for which viewers pay a monthly subscription fee. The term "pay-television" is often used to describe a specific type of service that offers premium channels and exclusive content. However, there are many synonyms for this term, including cable TV, digital TV, satellite TV, premium TV, and subscription TV. Regardless of the specific term used, pay-television fundamentally differs from regular broadcast TV in that it offers viewers access to a wider variety of channels and programming options for a fee. The evolution of pay-television has revolutionized the entertainment industry and has offered viewers more choices than ever before.