What is Stream-East?

Stream-East is a free online directory that lets you listen to thousands of live radio stations from around the world. We organize stations by genres, countries, and languages so you can easily find music, news, talk shows, and more.

Is Stream-East really free?

Yes, completely free. There are no subscription fees, no registration required, and no hidden charges. You can start listening right away.

Do I need to create an account or sign up?

No account is needed. Just visit the site, browse or search for a station, and start listening instantly.

Why won't a station play / why is the stream buffering or not loading?

Stream-East connects you directly to the broadcaster's server. If a stream doesn't play, it is usually because:

• The radio station is temporarily offline or experiencing technical issues
• Your internet connection is slow or unstable
• A firewall, VPN, or network restriction is blocking the stream

Try refreshing the page, switching to another station, or checking your internet connection. We have no control over the actual broadcast servers.

Can I listen on mobile devices or tablets?

Yes. Our website is mobile-friendly and works well on smartphones, tablets, and desktop computers. No app download is required.

Can I listen in the background or with the screen off?

This depends on your browser and device settings. Most modern mobile browsers support background playback. For the best experience, use a dedicated radio app if background play is important to you.

Where do the radio stations come from?

All stations are third-party broadcasters. We simply provide links to their publicly available internet streams — we do not host or own any of the audio content.

Can I request a radio station to be added?

Yes! We welcome suggestions. Please use the "Submit Radio" page to send us the station name, stream URL, genre, country, and any other relevant details. We'll review and add it if it meets our guidelines.

A station is playing the wrong content / is offline — what should I do?

Please report it using the "Report Issue" option (if available on the station page) or contact us via the Contact page. Include the station name and any details so we can remove or update the listing if necessary.

Is it legal to listen to these radio stations?

Listening to publicly available internet radio streams is generally legal in most countries for personal, non-commercial use. However, some countries have specific rules about royalties or public performance. Please check your local laws.

Do you collect any personal information?

No. We do not require registration, and we do not collect personal data such as names, emails, or locations beyond standard anonymous web analytics. Please see our Privacy Policy for full details.

How do you make money if the service is free?

We display non-intrusive advertisements to cover server and bandwidth costs. Your listening experience remains free and uninterrupted by paywalls or subscriptions.