An Internet radio online (also net radio, web radio, streaming radio, mp3 radio, internet music, live radio and streaming radio) is an Internet based audio media delivery system that transmits online music via the Internet using real-time streaming audio tracks. Internet radio is used to quickly and easily transmit and deliver pre-recorded audio content across the world in a convenient online format. Most Internet radio services are subscription based. You need to pay a monthly subscription or an annual fee in order to use Internet radio online.
To listen online you need an Internet radio or web radio receiver. You can plug your MP3 player, portable music players like the iPhone or iPod, or speakers into your computer to listen online. To enjoy online radio you need a computer with a high speed Internet connection and a sound card with good sound quality. The sound card must also have a microphone and a speaker for you to hear the online radio stations.
You can browse, search or play internet radio on your computer. You do not need special equipment or subscription to the Internet radio service providers. You can simply visit an online radio website and enjoy your favorite radio shows as long as you are online and have a high speed internet connection. There are several websites on the Internet that provide a complete list of free radio stations online, as well as the radio stations themselves. You can listen online to internet radio in any country that is serviced by a broadband Internet connection.