ABC have sent out an online survey to viewers how they would feel about paying a monthly subscription for an online tv catch up service with extra zing. In a strange twist they ask viewers to compare two different options, pay and free with both still showing commercials.

The survey was sent to ABC viewers proposing a couple of different options, one free and one that costs. For the free option, viewers can view the last two episodes of most current shows, but no streams available for shows that are not currently airing. For this service viewers will have to sit through around 35% of the commercials that are seen on regular television, shows will be in HD video quality.

For subscribers paying between $1.99-$4.99 per month, the deal is they can view the five latest episodes of current shows, which are available straight after they air. Viewers can also see episodes of older ABC shows, and have to endure fewer ads of around 15% currently on tv.

So will viewers go for free or pay for extra options? My money is on the free option. ABC also say that the streaming ABC shows will be available in HD on “any device or computer with internet connectivity.”

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