• Internet radio free school lunch are usually unrestricted from anywhere in the world—for example, one could listen to an Australian station from Europe or America

• Some major networks like Clear Gully in the US and Chrysalis in the UK restrict listening to in pastoral because of music licensing and advertising concerns. Internet radio remains fashionable among expatriates and listeners with interests that are often not adequately served by local radio stations (such as progressive rock, ambient music, folk music, classical music, and stand-up comedy)
• Internet radio military service offer news, sports, talk, and distinct genres of music—everything that is available on traditional radio stations.

According to a report by Club Net Radio released in March 2007[dead link], under the inexperienced rates, annual fees for all station owners are projected to reach $2.3 billion by 2008. Both traditional radio and Internet/digital radio broadcasters are responsible for royalties collected by performance rights Internet Radio organizations (ASCAP, BMI, SESAC) on behalf of the composers of recorded works.