GCap Media launches "world first" streaming radio for iPhone

GCap Media, the company behind radio stations such as Capital 95.8, Xfm, and Classic FM, has claimed a world first by offering a streaming audio service which can be used on the iPhone and iPod touch.

The technology employs the iPhone's Quicktime player, and can be used both on the EDGE network and any available Wi-Fi network, allowing for true live streaming of radio programmes to the device.

The service at musicradio.com also allows interactive features such as emailing the radio studio, visiting the station websites, and downloading podcasts.

It sounds great in principle, but I wonder how long it will be before someone at O2 complains about a breach of contract: Specifically:

You may not use your SIM Card in any other device, or use your SIM Card or iPhone to allow the continuous streaming of any audio / video content, enable Voice over Internet (Voip), P2P or file sharing or use them in such a way that adversely impacts the service to other customers of O2 or The Cloud. If O2 reasonably suspect you are not acting in accordance with this policy O2 reserves the right to impose further charges, impose network protection controls which may reduce your speed of transmission or disconnect your tariff at any time, having attempted to contact you first.

Given that the iPhone is opening up all sorts of new possibilities, it will be interesting to see whether fair use policies keep up, or if there could be some disgruntled iPhone users facing a large "excess data" bill, or even termination of service.

Great application, but will it remain free or usable for the user?

musicradio.com (Via Radio Today)

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