Public Radio Pays Up for Streaming Tunes: New Rates Set Till 2030
Published Date: 5/16/2025
Proposed Rule
Summary
Starting in 2026, public radio stations will follow new rules about how much they pay to play music online and make temporary copies to do it. These changes affect digital music streaming rates and terms through 2030, aiming to keep things fair for artists and stations alike. If you’re involved in public radio or music licensing, now’s the time to check out the proposed updates and share your thoughts!
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Public Radio Digital Royalties Rule
If you run a public radio station, new proposed regulations would set the rates and terms for how much you pay to stream sound recordings online and to make the temporary (ephemeral) copies needed to do that. The rules apply for the period commencing January 1, 2026 and ending on December 31, 2030 and are being published now for public comment.
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