Internet radio stations pay a licensing fee to broadcast copyrighted music.

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Internet radio stations are required to pay a licensing fee to the organizations that hold the rights to the copyrighted music they broadcast. These organizations include BMI, ASCAP, and SESAC. The licensing fees are paid in order to legally play the music on their radio stations. Without this licensing fee, internet radio stations would be violating the copyright laws and could face legal consequences.

Internet Radio Stations Pay a Licensing Fee to Broadcast Copyrighted