Online licensing
PPL has the right to license the online transmission of radio, television and certain types of online streaming services.
Radio and television
PPL’s rights to license online services mainly cover radio and television broadcasters whose content is made available online as:
- Internet simulcasts
- Listen-again/catch-up (On-demand streaming and temporary downloads of full programmes)
A full list of restrictions and other important provisions are provided in the licence agreements themselves.
| Online Radio and Services |
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| PPL licenses many different uses of recorded music on the internet, from linear to customised radio services. Go to online radio and services |
Streaming and other online services
Other types of online services licensed by PPL:
| Service type | Description |
|---|---|
| Live ‘real time’ streaming | Where all users receive the same content at the same time. For example, audio and audio-visual content (often referred to as ‘webcasts’). |
| Customised streaming | Where users can influence the content they receive. For example, audio content that has limited interactivity (such as limited skips per hour). |
Get in contact
If you have any specific licensing questions regarding using music online, please direct your queries to our Broadcast Licensing team at radiobroadcasting@ppluk.com.
