The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word TRANSMITTER
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More clues leading to the result TRANSMITTER
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The straight part
We know that "TV provider" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case tv provider = transmitter.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does TRANSMITTER mean?
TRANSMITTER noun- One who or that which transmits something (in all senses).
- An electronic device that generates and amplifies a carrier wave, modulates it with a meaningful signal derived from speech, music, TV or other sources, and broadcasts the resulting signal from an antenna.