A:Answer No and Yes. To access the Roku application itself you do not need an additional subscription, but you will only have access to the free content/channels. The most used applications like netflix, sling, hulu, and amazon video, require individual subscriptions through each of those entities. There are also some channels like ESPN and HBO Go that permit access through your cable provider (meaning If you can watch those general channels on other tvs, you will be able to access those channels through the roku). I hope that helps, but if it doesn't check out https://www.roku.com/how-it-works .
