{"id":2748,"date":"2022-08-28T07:33:54","date_gmt":"2022-08-28T11:33:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/basicwebguide.com\/?p=2748"},"modified":"2022-08-28T07:33:54","modified_gmt":"2022-08-28T11:33:54","slug":"what-is-internet-radio","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/basicwebguide.com\/what-is-internet-radio\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Internet Radio? A Simple Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_61 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/basicwebguide.com\/what-is-internet-radio\/#What_Is_Internet_Radio_and_how_is_it_different_from_traditional_radio\" title=\"What Is Internet Radio, and how is it different from traditional radio?\">What Is Internet Radio, and how is it different from traditional radio?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/basicwebguide.com\/what-is-internet-radio\/#What_Is_Internet_Radio_Or_Digital_Radio\" title=\"What Is Internet Radio Or Digital Radio?\">What Is Internet Radio Or Digital Radio?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/basicwebguide.com\/what-is-internet-radio\/#How_does_Internet_radio_work\" title=\"How does Internet radio work?\">How does Internet radio work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/basicwebguide.com\/what-is-internet-radio\/#Is_Internet_radio_better_than_FM_radio\" title=\"Is Internet radio better than FM radio?\">Is Internet radio better than FM radio?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/basicwebguide.com\/what-is-internet-radio\/#What_are_the_advantages_of_Internet_radio\" title=\"What are the advantages of Internet radio?\">What are the advantages of Internet radio?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/basicwebguide.com\/what-is-internet-radio\/#How_do_you_listen_to_Internet_radio\" title=\"How do you listen to Internet radio?\">How do you listen to Internet radio?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/basicwebguide.com\/what-is-internet-radio\/#Is_Internet_radio_free\" title=\"Is Internet radio free?\">Is Internet radio free?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/basicwebguide.com\/what-is-internet-radio\/#Final_Thoughts\" title=\"Final Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Internet_Radio_and_how_is_it_different_from_traditional_radio\"><\/span><strong>What Is Internet Radio, and how is it different from traditional radio?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The days of waiting around with your <strong>radio player<\/strong> to listen to certain news or music at a certain hour are long gone. Instead, the era of Internet radio, sometimes <strong>known as digital radio<\/strong>, is now one that is gaining popularity.<\/p>\n<p>Despite extensive Internet access, very few know about Internet radio. In this article, we will learn <strong>what is Internet radio<\/strong>, what is digital radio, and how Internet radio is different from traditional radio. We also try to find if Internet radio is better than FM. So, let&#8217;s begin this interesting article.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Internet_Radio_Or_Digital_Radio\"><\/span><strong>What Is Internet Radio Or Digital Radio?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2749\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2749\" style=\"width: 531px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/basicwebguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/what-is-internet-radio.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2749\" src=\"https:\/\/basicwebguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/what-is-internet-radio.jpg\" alt=\"What Is Internet Radio\" width=\"531\" height=\"297\" srcset=\"https:\/\/basicwebguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/what-is-internet-radio.jpg 531w, https:\/\/basicwebguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/what-is-internet-radio-300x168.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 531px) 100vw, 531px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2749\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Smart Internet Radio<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Internet radio is a term used to describe audio services that are <strong>broadcasted online<\/strong>. It means radio programs like news, music, streaming, etc., <strong>run over the Internet<\/strong> rather than broadcast on traditional <strong>AM or FM bands<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>When we compare Internet radio, also known as <strong>web radio<\/strong>, with traditional radio, the former <strong>doesn&#8217;t depend on the local signals.\u00a0<\/strong>It means you can access radio streaming from <strong>any location<\/strong> all over the world, unlike a specific range.<\/p>\n<p>Internet radio, to put it simply, is accessed online, so in order to catch it, you <strong>require a standard Internet connection<\/strong> or a home Wi-Fi network instead of a traditional aerial.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Also Read &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/basicwebguide.com\/what-is-internet-bandwidth\/\">What Is Internet Bandwidth? Everything You Need To Know<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Additionally, you can access it through an app on your smartphone, iPad, or smart TV, as well as a media player or web browser on your PC or laptop.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_Internet_radio_work\"><\/span><strong>How does Internet radio work?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Till now, you understand what is Internet radio and how it is different from traditional radio. But how does web radio or online radio work? Does online radio require <strong>any specific equipment<\/strong> to listen to the radio?<\/p>\n<p>As we discussed above, Internet radio means listening to radio programs over the Internet instead of being limited to a single radio frequency. Web radio, as the name implies, only requires a <strong>computer, browser, and Internet connection<\/strong> (It is called a radio station when combined) to play online radio all over the world. It doesn&#8217;t require any specific tool.<\/p>\n<p>Online radio comprises live broadcasts, transmitted either by a live broadcasting program or <strong>pre-recorded MP3 files.<\/strong> Thousands of talk shows from around the globe can be listened to in real time. There&#8217;s also no requirement to strain to tune in to a frequency manually.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Internet_radio_better_than_FM_radio\"><\/span><strong>Is Internet radio better than FM radio?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/basicwebguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/radio-fm.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2754 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/basicwebguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/radio-fm-e1661449562998.jpg\" alt=\"what is internet radio\" width=\"982\" height=\"790\" srcset=\"https:\/\/basicwebguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/radio-fm-e1661449562998.jpg 982w, https:\/\/basicwebguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/radio-fm-e1661449562998-300x241.jpg 300w, https:\/\/basicwebguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/radio-fm-e1661449562998-768x618.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 982px) 100vw, 982px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>What is Internet radio? Is it better than <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radio.net\/country\/usa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FM radio<\/a>? Technically, yes. <strong>Internet radio is far better<\/strong> and worth it than FM radio. It is considerably better than an <strong>FM signal<\/strong> to listen to Internet radio streaming, which is available at 320kbps. FM sound is even inferior to <strong>192kHz Internet radio<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the primary issue with FM radio\u2014which digital radio resolves\u2014is the foreground hiss that you experience if the connection isn&#8217;t sufficiently powerful to broadcast the tunes.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Also Read &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/basicwebguide.com\/how-to-take-down-a-website\/\">How To Take Down A Website From The Internet? What Is The Best Way?<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The biggest benefit of Internet radio is that there is <strong>no specific hardware<\/strong> or software needed to listen to Internet radio stations. A computer can stream an <strong>online radio broadcast<\/strong> as long as it is able to <strong>use a browser<\/strong> to establish an Internet connection.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_advantages_of_Internet_radio\"><\/span><strong>What are the advantages of Internet radio?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Internet radio is fast, easy to connect, and easily accessible from anywhere and any location. For radio listeners, Internet radio is definitely a boon in one way or another. The benefits of Internet radio are the followings:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>No geographic restrictions; listen from anywhere.<\/li>\n<li>Varieties and tons of choices of language, programs, and genres.<\/li>\n<li>A very limited number of advertisements.<\/li>\n<li>Better sound quality and bandwidth.<\/li>\n<li>Not dependent on a specific range of radio waves.<\/li>\n<li>Meeting different cultures.<\/li>\n<li>Can listen on any device.<\/li>\n<li>Enhances language learning.<\/li>\n<li>No requirement for specific equipment or device.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_listen_to_Internet_radio\"><\/span><strong>How do you listen to Internet radio?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/basicwebguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/is-internet-radio-free.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2756\" src=\"https:\/\/basicwebguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/is-internet-radio-free.jpg\" alt=\"what is web radio or digital radio\" width=\"610\" height=\"339\" srcset=\"https:\/\/basicwebguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/is-internet-radio-free.jpg 610w, https:\/\/basicwebguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/is-internet-radio-free-300x167.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>When compared to <strong>conventional FM radio<\/strong>, listening to radio online is <strong>incredibly simple<\/strong> because the former involves complications due to manual tuning. A smartphone, computer, tablet, or <strong>other smart devices<\/strong> that have the capability to stream media via Wi-Fi or the Internet is required for digital or web radio.<\/p>\n<p>On <strong>popular Internet radio stations<\/strong> like Spotify, Pandora, or iHeart Radio, you may listen to a wide range of content at no cost. Live streaming broadcasting is available on several regional and national networks&#8217; websites.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Internet_radio_free\"><\/span><strong>Is Internet radio free?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As long as you have connected through the Internet, the Internet radio is <strong>completely free<\/strong> to listen to or stream from anywhere. However, you must have either an Internet connection or a broadband service which is obviously payable.<\/p>\n<p>Every online activity consumes a specific amount of data unless you have<strong> unlimited broadband<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span><strong>Final Thoughts<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is all about <strong>what is Internet radio<\/strong>, web radio, or digital radio, where we discussed all about Internet radio along with its benefits. Though the <strong>Internet radio<\/strong> was launched in 1993 yet it is popular since the last decade when the Internet is widely accessible.<\/p>\n<p>It requires just a smartphone\/computer, data connection, or a browser to tune the radio, unlike a traditional radio. 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