noun
scrambled broadcasting
Technical term for television or radio broadcasting where signals are intentionally scrambled to restrict access, typically requiring a decoder or subscription.
このチャンネルはスクランブル放送なので、専用のデコーダーが必要です。
This channel uses scrambled broadcasting, so a special decoder is required.
有料放送 is a broader term for any paid broadcasting, while スクランブル放送 specifically refers to signal scrambling as the access control method.
Compound of スクランブル (from English 'scramble') and 放送 (broadcasting).