Streaming Radio

Streaming radio, known as internet or web radio, is an audio service transferred by means of internet. Online streaming radio provides listeners with a continual stream of music that cannot be paused or replayed. It is very similar to the traditional way of listening to the broadcasting medias. The only difference is the way of transferring the data.

The data, or in other more expert words bits, are transferred over the network in special formats, then they are reassembled and played with a few seconds delay. All one needs, in order to listen to a streaming radio, is a good internet connection that is able to transfer the data efficient enough to provide continual stream of audio.

Online streaming radio is very popular among expatriates living in other countries than their countries of origin. Once there is an internet connection, it is possible to access streaming radio from almost anywhere in the world. However some restrictions still persist, mostly when it comes to the major networks in the countries such as the US and UK, where preoccupations about music licensing and advertising are more strict. Anyways, one can listen to Kenyan radio station from Canada, Australia or so. Just like that, it is easy and simple, one needs only internet and a functioning streaming radio station.

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