Today many Internet-based radio streams went silent as a protest to Congress's decision to increase royalties to astronomical levels, beginning in mid-July. Savenetradio.org has stepped up to the plate to raise public awareness and lobby to stop the 5-20% royalty hikes from putting countless small broadcasters and large non-profits alike out of business.
Instead, proponents of net radio urge citizens to contact Congress to pass the Internet Radio Equality Act that would put rates on the same levels as satellite radio.
We shall see whether webcasters will make it to July 15, the date set for the new rates to take effect. It would also call for backpayment of 17 months at the new rate.
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