By allowing small internet radio stations until 2010 to pay the more-than-doubled royalty rates, the SWSA would give these companies more time to develop their business. Being that internet radio is very young, it only makes sense; their business plans are immature and their revenue potential is not yet realized. As of now, many internet radio companies are not prepared to pay this inflated amount.

Tom Cheney, owner of idobi Radio, dares to say they never will be.