How to Listen to Live Radio Online for Free
Live radio online gives you access to thousands of broadcasters worldwide — music, news, sports, and talk — without an antenna or cable subscription. Orb Radio makes it as simple as opening a browser tab.
Why listen to radio online?
Internet radio streams live broadcasts directly from stations, so you hear the same programming as listeners with a traditional radio. Unlike playlists, radio introduces you to music and voices you wouldn't search for — DJs, hosts, and curators who shape what plays next. Online radio also removes geographic limits: a jazz station in Tokyo, news from London, or country from Nashville is one click away.
How to start listening on Orb Radio
Open orbradio.com in any modern browser — no app download or account required. Browse the home page for personalized picks and genre rows, or tap Explore to search by name, genre, or country. Click any station to start streaming instantly. Use Hop to jump to the next station when you want something different.
What you can listen to
Orb Radio connects to the Radio Browser directory, which indexes tens of thousands of live stations. Formats include pop, rock, jazz, classical, electronic, hip-hop, country, Latin, news, sports, and talk. Stations stream in various bitrates and codecs — Orb Radio prioritizes healthy, working streams in its rankings.
Tips for the best experience
Sign in with Google to save favorite stations and sync them across devices. On iPhone, download the Orb Radio app for background playback, lock screen controls, and AirPlay (with Orb Radio+). Allow location access for nearby station recommendations, or browse by country manually.
Ready to start listening?
Open Orb Radio and stream thousands of live stations free — no signup required.
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