It can be music, comedy, sports, or any kind of radio broadcasts that are streamed over the Internet in various bit rate forms, from low to very high quality. Internet radio may also be referred to as web radio, streaming radio, net radio, or e-radio. The ability to stream these signals over the Internet allows people to hear radio broadcasts from virtually every corner of the planet, a feat that is just not possible by using traditional radio transmitters. As of the writing of this FAQ list, there are nearly 20,000 Internet radio stations.