nternet radio is a digital audio service that transmits live or scheduled broadcasts over the internet using streaming media rather than traditional AM/FM airwaves or radio towers. How It Works • Real-time streaming: Audio is encoded and sent continuously to your device via packets (using protocols like SHOUTcast or Icecast), meaning you listen live instead of downloading a complete file. • No control over the stream: Like traditional broadcast radio, you tune into a continuous feed that you generally cannot pause, rewind, or skip (unlike on-demand music services or podcasts). • Global reach: Because it bypasses physical transmitters and geographic signal limits, you can listen to a station located anywhere in the world.