Internet radio delivers continuous audio streams over the Internet - offering global, interactive, and cost-effective broadcasting with limited playback control - differing from on-demand services like Spotify, and evolving through AI, niche content, and enhanced listener engagement.

Listening to Internet radio is easy and versatile, with options ranging from official websites and mobile apps to dedicated hardware, smart speakers, and car systems, allowing users to stream content across virtually any device or platform.

Internet radio can be broadcast either automatically from a media library using playlists and scheduling (Auto-DJ) or live via a studio or device with broadcasting software, with platforms often supporting seamless switching between both methods.

Starting an Internet-radio station offers diverse opportunities across entertainment, education, branding, community-building, and more, transcending geographical limits to serve niche and global audiences alike.

Promoting an Internet radio station requires a high-quality, unique product and a comprehensive, consistent marketing strategy that includes a website, mobile apps, social media, directories, content marketing, paid ads, interactive formats, and cross-promotion to maximize audience reach and engagement.

Monetizing an Internet radio involves leveraging listener payments for interactive features, crowdfunding, premium content subscriptions, mobile apps, advertising integrations, brand partnerships, music promotions, and banner advertising to generate revenue.

Internet radio streaming consumes varying amounts of data depending on stream quality, with listeners using about 60 MB per hour. Use our interactive traffic calculator to get the actual numbers.