APLLE TV

Apple Tv is a streaming box basically. It's a way to stream content from providers such as Netflix, Hulu, the iTunes Store etc... directly on your TV.

The only required cost is that of purchasing the Apple TV, one time only payment.

Beyond that, if you already have subscriptions to services like Netflix, hulu, Amazon Prime video, then there is no additional cost.

Some Apps, may require you have an existing cable TV account to access some content, but again this is not required if you don't use Apps that require this.

Beyond that, it can be free, if you stick to Apps like Youtube, or access free services like News streaming apps like CBSN.

its like a big iPhone / ipad / ipod touch which use your tv as screen so can play your media on the tv and if it's the 4g and 4k model you can use the app store to get apps, some apps are free, some apps cost a one time fee, some apps require some subscription

so the only cost is the purchase of the device one time expense, but there are plenty of ways to pay more if one choose to

apps can be anything from streaming from youtube or Netflix to games and the likes