Internet radio, sometimes called Internet Music, is a digital audio stream transmitted over the Internet to a personal computer or other portable device via the radio internet. The format for streaming is usually called WMA (very large packet), which saves bandwidth by distributing broadcast information over multiple channels. Most of the music streams are free and most listeners comment that they don't pay anything. Online broadcasting typically refers to Internet streaming as it is not widely broadcast using traditional wireless methods. This can be very convenient, especially for those who are in rural areas, as it does not require a license.

One advantage of the online internet radio is that there are more radio stations to choose from. Aside from the obvious favorites like classic, jazz, hip hop and rock, Internet Radio also offers a broader variety with new ones being added regularly. It is also possible to listen to internet radio stations without wearing the headphones as they are distributed without advertisements. This gives internet users a chance to choose which songs and hosts they want to hear.

To get started, all you have to do is visit an internet radio station and log on to their website. You can also request a list of radio stations to play online to test if your favorite types of music are available through this method. Typically, all radio stations must be government licensed or viewed illegally for broadcast. So you need to make sure that you are allowed to do so legally.