Sky begins music download battle with Virgin MediaMonday, October 12th 2009 Broadband providers Sky and Virgin Media are set to lock horns once more as they both prepare to launch new online music services. While they are no strangers to competing against each other in the broadband world, Virgin Media and Sky will soon also be battling in the world of music.
The internet service providers are both set to launch new download and streaming services in the near future, with Sky making the first move and announcing that its platform will be live from October 19th.
Available through two contracts or a pay-per-track and album basis, Sky Songs will be open to all broadband users – although the provider's web customers are to receive a free album download when they access it for the first time.
Unlimited streaming services are also set to be offered, which will see the company go head-to-head with the likes of Spotify.
Sky's announcement is sure to draw interest from many parties, as such services are being seen by many as a possible solution to the issue of illegal filesharing.
However, all eyes are now on Virgin Media as to what they will offer subscribers through their own upcoming download and streaming service. The company is yet to confirm any contract or pricing details, but many will look at the firm to introduce a competitive offering.
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