Foxtel's new internet pay-TV service has gone live, sidestepping the need for users to have a cable or satellite connection.

Anybody with a broadband connection and a PC, Mac, Xbox 360 or eligible Samsung smart TV will have access to the new service, called Foxtel Play.

Foxtel Play: Starts from $25 a month.

Unlike regular Foxtel, which requires a lock-in contract, the new internet service is offered on a monthly pay-as-you-go basis.