MPEG Surround technology can be used to upgrade existing distribution infrastructures for stereo or mono audio content towards the delivery of multi-channel audio while retaining full compatibility with existing receivers. Some prominent examples are listed below:

Any digital radio system, such as Eureka 147 DAB in Europe or HD Radio™ in the US, can be expanded to surround broadcasting. Internet streaming is enriched with a true surround experience. MPEG Surround may also be used to establish multi-channel services for Mobile-TV broadcasts such as DVB-H or MediaFLO.