Phonographic Performance Limited
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The Phonographic Performance Limited (PPL) is a music industry organisation that collects and distributes airplay and public performance royalties in the United Kingdom on behalf of over 3,000 record companies and 30,000 performers. The PPL was formed in 1934 to represent the interests of the recording industry, and from 1996 the interests of recording artists. Its offices are located on Golden Square just off Piccadilly Circus in the west end of London, England. PPL is closely related to IFPI which is also based in London.
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As of April 1st, 2006, many UK-based radio stations halted their online streaming service to countries abroad due to a policy by the PPL dictating that online streaming is to be served to the British listening public only, or extra royalty fees costing up to and above $200.000 USD would be charged. The BBC, however, was not affected by this policy, as it holds unique rights considerations.
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