If you’re here, it’s probably because you’ve asked yourself “what is Internet radio”? Well, Internet radio (also known as online radio or web radio), is a digital audio service delivered via the Internet. The radio feed is streamed over the internet rather than broadcast on traditional AM or FM bands.Because webcasting is not widely distributed via wireless means, it’s commonly referred to as broadcasting on the Internet. It can be used as a standalone device connected to the internet or as software running on a single PC.

Online radio uses streaming media to provide listeners with a continuous stream of audio that cannot be paused or replayed, similar to traditional broadcast media. In this regard, it differs from on-demand file serving. Internet radio also differs from podcasting, as podcasts are downloaded rather than streamed.

Online radio services provide news, sports, chat, and music in every format available on traditional broadcast radio stations. Many online radio services are also linked to a traditional (terrestrial) radio stations or radio broadcasts. Although low start-up and maintenance expenses have enabled significant growth of independent Internet-only radio stations.