"Staying Afloat in the Internet Stream: How to Keep Web Radio from Drow" by Emily D. Harwood

Article Title

Staying Afloat in the Internet Stream: How to Keep Web Radio from Drowning in Digital Copyright Royalties

Authors

Emily D. Harwood, Indiana University School of Law

Document Type

Note

Publication Date

5-2004

Publication Citation

56 Federal Communications Law Journal 673 (2004)

Abstract

In the 1990's, the development of "streaming" technology allowed webcasters to begin broadcasting music on the Internet. The public took advantage of a plethora of free media players, and the number of web-based radio stations soared. However, a crippling dispute over broadcast rates left the viability of this technology in doubt. This Note criticizes current policies that curtail radio streaming by providing harsh financial restrictions on webcasters. In looking to the future, this Note argues that Congress should extend licensing exemptions to cover those Internet stations most like their AM/FM counterparts who do not have to pay additional fees.

Recommended Citation

Harwood, Emily D. (2004) "Staying Afloat in the Internet Stream: How to Keep Web Radio from Drowning in Digital Copyright Royalties," Federal Communications Law Journal: Vol. 56: Iss. 3, Article 6.
Available at: https://www.repository.law.indiana.edu/fclj/vol56/iss3/6

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