Vodafone offers DRM-free music service in deal with record companies

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Fiona Ramsay

March 13, 2009

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Vodafone offers DRM-free music service in deal with record companies

LONDON - Vodafone has become the first global mobile network operator to offer Digital Rights Management (DRM)-free music across both mobile phones and PCs after deals with a trio of record companies.

The deals with Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment and EMI Music mean customers can play their downloaded music from the Vodafone Music store on any of their digital devices.

In addition, those customers who have already bought tracks or albums from Universal Music, Sony Music or EMI will be able to upgrade them to MP3 at no extra charge.

DRM free music will be available in Germany, Italy, UK, Spain and New Zealand by the summer by the summer and will complement Vodafone's current music offerings.

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