Live365

Live365 is the world’s largest radio network on the Internet, with 10,000 stations spanning 260 genres and broadcasting from 150 countries.

Live365 have over three million unique listeners per month worldwide.

Their stations are syndicated on iTunes, TiVo, Sony, HP, Philips, WindowsMediaPlayer, Windows Media Center, and various other devices and Web sites.

Live365 is an Internet radio network where members can create their own online radio station or listen to other Live365 broadcasters' online stations.

As of October 2006, there are about 6,500 active stations, some of which play niche genres seldom heard on AM/FM radio.

Most Live365 broadcasters are hobbyists and music aficionados, but several established small AM and FM stations also utilize Live365 to stream their audio over the Internet.

Listening services

Users can tune in to Live365 stations with various software media players, as well as with hardware devices that can connect to the Live365 stations. Station lists within these players are typically grouped by genre. Users may also register with a valid e-mail address and download the Live365 Player software that provides additional features. Finally, Live365 offers a paid membership, called a "VIP Membership", that allows listening to broadcasts commercial-free.

TiVo subscribers with a TiVo Series2 DVR connected to their home network have access to Live365 as part of their home media center. A limited number of stations are provided for free but membership provides access to the full range of stations.

Slim Devices' Squeezebox network audio player can browse and play Live365 radio streams through the SqueezeNetwork.

Internet broadcasting services

Users can create their own radio stations by purchasing a "Broadcaster" membership. Broadcast service membership packages vary in features and capability, allowing potential customers to select a package to better suit their needs. At the most basic level, Personal Broadcast services allow the broadcaster to create a playlist of MP3 files that are streamed to listeners.

Live365 provides software to upload MP3 files and schedule playlists to run at certain times.

Advanced broadcasters can also download software to broadcast "live" using a home computer, stable bandwidth connection, and a microphone or mixing board. Professional broadcaster memberships include royalty and licensing packages for ASCAP, BMI and SESAC fees. Advanced users can also relay streams from external sources.

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