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Internet radio anywhere, everywhere: Get radio programming from the Philippines and the rest of the world
By Jerome Cañete
With a smartphone or a computer, an internet connection and the right software, one can have access to a lot of broadcast media being streamed on the worldwide web. Streaming or internet radios are audio services transmitted via the internet. Internet radio services are accessible anywhere in the world and offer all kinds of programming, including, talk, sports, news and music, exactly the same as the regular radio programming we are used to. Best of all, most of this programs are free.
These days, any device that can connect to the internet can stream internet radio. There’s even a brand of coffeemaker these days that can do just that. More commonly, you can use a computer, a tablet, or a smartphone as your preferred device for streaming internet radio. I personally listen to news and music on my smartphone. It adds the convenience of mobility and portability to this already very convenient service.
Once you have an internet connection, be it thru Wi-Fi, cable or a data plan, start choosing the right software for your device. On my phone I use a software (or more properly called an app) called TuneIn radio. This also works fine with most smartphones including iPhones, Windows, Palm, and Blackberry and even on tablet computers, whether this is an Android or an iPad. A quick scan of the programs from the Philippines includes Hot FM, Kiss FM, Easy Rock, Aksyon Radyo, Barangay LS, Bombo Radyo, Christian Radio, Cool FM, Crossover FM, DZRH, DZRJ, El Shaddai, Energy FM, iFM, Monster Radio, RMN, UR 105 and several regional programs. In addition, this has a list of most FM and AM stations in Canada and the US, Radio Manila from the US, BBC radio, and stations broadcasting various languages. It’s a wonderful tool if you want to stay connected to news, music or trends not only in the Philippines but also locally here in Canada. My personal preference is listening to radio stations in Cebu and Vancouver thru my phone. I have the best of both worlds in the palm of my hands.
Of course, there are other internet radio software available. Google the search keyword, “streaming radio” or “internet radio”, and you will come up with a lot of options. The more popular ones are Pandora and Slacker Radio. In my opinion, try those that offer a free service or if you prefer a paid service, those that offer a trial period. The difference between the free and paid services depends mostly on what your device is and on the type of programming you want to have.
So there you have it, a quick guide to starting your own internet radio experience. Remember, its device, internet and software equals internet radio. Enjoy!
Jerome Cañete is a Data Steward from HealthLinkBC. He is currently working on his credentials as a Physician and as a Health Information Management professional. In the meantime, he thinks he can become a tech expert, a dinosaur consultant to his son and a swimming coach to his daughter. He is married to Leah Marie who now thinks he can also be a great cook.
These days, any device that can connect to the internet can stream internet radio. There’s even a brand of coffeemaker these days that can do just that. More commonly, you can use a computer, a tablet, or a smartphone as your preferred device for streaming internet radio. I personally listen to news and music on my smartphone. It adds the convenience of mobility and portability to this already very convenient service.
Once you have an internet connection, be it thru Wi-Fi, cable or a data plan, start choosing the right software for your device. On my phone I use a software (or more properly called an app) called TuneIn radio. This also works fine with most smartphones including iPhones, Windows, Palm, and Blackberry and even on tablet computers, whether this is an Android or an iPad. A quick scan of the programs from the Philippines includes Hot FM, Kiss FM, Easy Rock, Aksyon Radyo, Barangay LS, Bombo Radyo, Christian Radio, Cool FM, Crossover FM, DZRH, DZRJ, El Shaddai, Energy FM, iFM, Monster Radio, RMN, UR 105 and several regional programs. In addition, this has a list of most FM and AM stations in Canada and the US, Radio Manila from the US, BBC radio, and stations broadcasting various languages. It’s a wonderful tool if you want to stay connected to news, music or trends not only in the Philippines but also locally here in Canada. My personal preference is listening to radio stations in Cebu and Vancouver thru my phone. I have the best of both worlds in the palm of my hands.
Of course, there are other internet radio software available. Google the search keyword, “streaming radio” or “internet radio”, and you will come up with a lot of options. The more popular ones are Pandora and Slacker Radio. In my opinion, try those that offer a free service or if you prefer a paid service, those that offer a trial period. The difference between the free and paid services depends mostly on what your device is and on the type of programming you want to have.
So there you have it, a quick guide to starting your own internet radio experience. Remember, its device, internet and software equals internet radio. Enjoy!
Jerome Cañete is a Data Steward from HealthLinkBC. He is currently working on his credentials as a Physician and as a Health Information Management professional. In the meantime, he thinks he can become a tech expert, a dinosaur consultant to his son and a swimming coach to his daughter. He is married to Leah Marie who now thinks he can also be a great cook.