Comments on: Spotify’s deal with 3UK shows mobile networks are the next step http://eu.techcrunch.com/2009/10/19/spotifys-deal-with-3uk-shows-mobile-networks-are-the-next-step/ Tracking European web and mobile start-ups Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:09:36 +0000 hourly 1 By: Anything Spotify can do – another operator offers Aspiro-powered music streaming http://eu.techcrunch.com/2009/10/19/spotifys-deal-with-3uk-shows-mobile-networks-are-the-next-step/comment-page-1/#comment-469393 Anything Spotify can do – another operator offers Aspiro-powered music streaming Mon, 15 Nov 2010 12:45:50 +0000 http://eu.techcrunch.com/?p=12042#comment-469393 [...] ultimately, premium music streaming services like Spotify et al. will need to partner with ISPs and telcos in order to achieve the “feels like free” proposition that’s required for mass [...] [...] ultimately, premium music streaming services like Spotify et al. will need to partner with ISPs and telcos in order to achieve the “feels like free” proposition that’s required for mass [...]

]]> By: Confused BusinessWeek report: INQ planning a Spotify phone, may integrate Facebook too http://eu.techcrunch.com/2009/10/19/spotifys-deal-with-3uk-shows-mobile-networks-are-the-next-step/comment-page-1/#comment-447365 Confused BusinessWeek report: INQ planning a Spotify phone, may integrate Facebook too Mon, 11 Oct 2010 12:42:56 +0000 http://eu.techcrunch.com/?p=12042#comment-447365 [...] subscription with a dedicated handset and low-cost monthly mobile tariff, say on 3 (who’ve dipped their toe in these waters), then that could help the music streaming service become the “feels like free” mobile [...] [...] subscription with a dedicated handset and low-cost monthly mobile tariff, say on 3 (who’ve dipped their toe in these waters), then that could help the music streaming service become the “feels like free” mobile [...]

]]> By: Jaysen http://eu.techcrunch.com/2009/10/19/spotifys-deal-with-3uk-shows-mobile-networks-are-the-next-step/comment-page-1/#comment-321683 Jaysen Mon, 15 Feb 2010 17:29:24 +0000 http://eu.techcrunch.com/?p=12042#comment-321683 Spotify is definitely something that is growing in strength and strength. And it seems they are on the verge of break the US market as well, as we at The Music Void have looked into - http://bit.ly/8XmRji Spotify is definitely something that is growing in strength and strength. And it seems they are on the verge of break the US market as well, as we at The Music Void have looked into – http://bit.ly/8XmRji

]]> By: HTC Hero + Spotify now available at 3 UK website and stores http://eu.techcrunch.com/2009/10/19/spotifys-deal-with-3uk-shows-mobile-networks-are-the-next-step/comment-page-1/#comment-278685 HTC Hero + Spotify now available at 3 UK website and stores Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:56:28 +0000 http://eu.techcrunch.com/?p=12042#comment-278685 [...] Mike Butcher wrote about the offering: The offer will come in at £35 a month over 24 months plus £99 for the Hero [...] [...] Mike Butcher wrote about the offering: The offer will come in at £35 a month over 24 months plus £99 for the Hero [...]

]]> By: Ultimissime di friendfeed.com/psaccomani | VoipBlog.it http://eu.techcrunch.com/2009/10/19/spotifys-deal-with-3uk-shows-mobile-networks-are-the-next-step/comment-page-1/#comment-275013 Ultimissime di friendfeed.com/psaccomani | VoipBlog.it Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:30:48 +0000 http://eu.techcrunch.com/?p=12042#comment-275013 [...] di friendfeed.com/psaccomani Mark Zuckerberg on how to build hacker culture inside a company Spotify’s deal with 3UK shows mobile networks are the next step “3UK has announced it’s launching a tariff with an inclusive Spotify premium subscription [...] [...] di friendfeed.com/psaccomani Mark Zuckerberg on how to build hacker culture inside a company Spotify’s deal with 3UK shows mobile networks are the next step “3UK has announced it’s launching a tariff with an inclusive Spotify premium subscription [...]

]]> By: Todd Bida http://eu.techcrunch.com/2009/10/19/spotifys-deal-with-3uk-shows-mobile-networks-are-the-next-step/comment-page-1/#comment-273563 Todd Bida Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:30:19 +0000 http://eu.techcrunch.com/?p=12042#comment-273563 Kudos to Daniel Ek and his great team: Spotify continues to redefine what it means to access & enjoy the music we love where, when, and how we choose to experience it. Kudos to Daniel Ek and his great team: Spotify continues to redefine what it means to access & enjoy the music we love where, when, and how we choose to experience it.

]]> By: StevieB’s Shared Items – October 20, 2009 | LostInCyberspace http://eu.techcrunch.com/2009/10/19/spotifys-deal-with-3uk-shows-mobile-networks-are-the-next-step/comment-page-1/#comment-272824 StevieB’s Shared Items – October 20, 2009 | LostInCyberspace Tue, 20 Oct 2009 10:09:48 +0000 http://eu.techcrunch.com/?p=12042#comment-272824 [...] Spotify’s deal with 3UK shows mobile networks are the next stepOctober 19, 2009 [...] [...] Spotify’s deal with 3UK shows mobile networks are the next stepOctober 19, 2009 [...]

]]> By: Jules Morgan http://eu.techcrunch.com/2009/10/19/spotifys-deal-with-3uk-shows-mobile-networks-are-the-next-step/comment-page-1/#comment-272718 Jules Morgan Mon, 19 Oct 2009 21:41:21 +0000 http://eu.techcrunch.com/?p=12042#comment-272718 Like it. Regarding the tariff, generally the 'unlimited' data plans kick off at around the £30-£35 bundles, and given that you'd DEFINITELY need that if you're going to use Spotify (or, in fact, anything), it makes sense that they've gone in at this price point. Where they 'get' you is charging for the phone and the fact it's a 2 year deal. The handset should really be free, and the extra 6 months is extremely lucrative for the mobile operators, so I'd class this as a good deal, but not a great one. Like it.

Regarding the tariff, generally the ‘unlimited’ data plans kick off at around the £30-£35 bundles, and given that you’d DEFINITELY need that if you’re going to use Spotify (or, in fact, anything), it makes sense that they’ve gone in at this price point.

Where they ‘get’ you is charging for the phone and the fact it’s a 2 year deal. The handset should really be free, and the extra 6 months is extremely lucrative for the mobile operators, so I’d class this as a good deal, but not a great one.

]]> By: Ultimissime di friendfeed.com/psaccomani | VoipBlog.it http://eu.techcrunch.com/2009/10/19/spotifys-deal-with-3uk-shows-mobile-networks-are-the-next-step/comment-page-1/#comment-272675 Ultimissime di friendfeed.com/psaccomani | VoipBlog.it Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:24:48 +0000 http://eu.techcrunch.com/?p=12042#comment-272675 [...] di friendfeed.com/psaccomani Spotify’s deal with 3UK shows mobile networks are the next step “3UK has announced it’s launching a tariff with an inclusive Spotify premium subscription [...] [...] di friendfeed.com/psaccomani Spotify’s deal with 3UK shows mobile networks are the next step “3UK has announced it’s launching a tariff with an inclusive Spotify premium subscription [...]

]]> By: Ashley http://eu.techcrunch.com/2009/10/19/spotifys-deal-with-3uk-shows-mobile-networks-are-the-next-step/comment-page-1/#comment-272642 Ashley Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:15:19 +0000 http://eu.techcrunch.com/?p=12042#comment-272642 Spotify blogged about it this morning: http://www.spotify.com/blog/archives/2009/10/19/spotify-teams-up-with-3-uk/ Spotify blogged about it this morning:

http://www.spotify.com/blog/archives/2009/10/19/spotify-teams-up-with-3-uk/

]]> By: Spotify comes to the HTC Hero as part of smart new 3 deal | BitterWallet http://eu.techcrunch.com/2009/10/19/spotifys-deal-with-3uk-shows-mobile-networks-are-the-next-step/comment-page-1/#comment-272617 Spotify comes to the HTC Hero as part of smart new 3 deal | BitterWallet Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:02:02 +0000 http://eu.techcrunch.com/?p=12042#comment-272617 [...] announced that Spotify will be coming to the HTC Hero smartphone via 3 Mobile as of 3rd November. Better still, Spotify’s presence will be featured as [...] [...] announced that Spotify will be coming to the HTC Hero smartphone via 3 Mobile as of 3rd November. Better still, Spotify’s presence will be featured as [...]

]]> By: Richard http://eu.techcrunch.com/2009/10/19/spotifys-deal-with-3uk-shows-mobile-networks-are-the-next-step/comment-page-1/#comment-272601 Richard Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:16:59 +0000 http://eu.techcrunch.com/?p=12042#comment-272601 £35? I guess that's a good deal, but I think I might just go for a lower tariff and £9.99 on top, as I could never justify that much a month... pity as the Hero looks a cracker of a phone. £35? I guess that’s a good deal, but I think I might just go for a lower tariff and £9.99 on top, as I could never justify that much a month… pity as the Hero looks a cracker of a phone.

]]> By: Mat Coleman http://eu.techcrunch.com/2009/10/19/spotifys-deal-with-3uk-shows-mobile-networks-are-the-next-step/comment-page-1/#comment-272588 Mat Coleman Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:57:38 +0000 http://eu.techcrunch.com/?p=12042#comment-272588 3UK don't seem to know anything about it yet.. or it hasn't filtered down to the 'expert advisers' (as of 2pm BST) 'HTC Hero' Not on the web site either. ...how does TC get the official heads up before even those that work at the company?? lol Mat 3UK don’t seem to know anything about it yet.. or it hasn’t filtered down to the ‘expert advisers’ (as of 2pm BST)

‘HTC Hero’ Not on the web site either.

…how does TC get the official heads up before even those that work at the company?? lol

Mat

]]> By: tenthings http://eu.techcrunch.com/2009/10/19/spotifys-deal-with-3uk-shows-mobile-networks-are-the-next-step/comment-page-1/#comment-272583 tenthings Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:46:59 +0000 http://eu.techcrunch.com/?p=12042#comment-272583 sounds great. Would love to see more of these deals, like android phones with prepaid skype credits + spotify or even newspaper/magazine subscriptions . will create a whole new model for mobile service consumption. sounds great. Would love to see more of these deals, like android phones with prepaid skype credits + spotify or even newspaper/magazine subscriptions . will create a whole new model for mobile service consumption.

]]> By: scpanza http://eu.techcrunch.com/2009/10/19/spotifys-deal-with-3uk-shows-mobile-networks-are-the-next-step/comment-page-1/#comment-272573 scpanza Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:15:14 +0000 http://eu.techcrunch.com/?p=12042#comment-272573 great phone + great app + great tariff , glad to see 3+GooG + Spotify bringing services with users in mind , iphone has only one thing in mind , trap the users and milk them dry great phone + great app + great tariff , glad to see 3+GooG + Spotify bringing services with users in mind , iphone has only one thing in mind , trap the users and milk them dry

]]> By: LondonVC http://eu.techcrunch.com/2009/10/19/spotifys-deal-with-3uk-shows-mobile-networks-are-the-next-step/comment-page-1/#comment-272553 LondonVC Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:15:57 +0000 http://eu.techcrunch.com/?p=12042#comment-272553 I love the product like everyone else does, but to be honest "deals like this" should be foregone conclusions since it's with one of their investors [!!!] I love the product like everyone else does, but to be honest “deals like this” should be foregone conclusions since it’s with one of their investors [!!!]

]]> By: LIAD http://eu.techcrunch.com/2009/10/19/spotifys-deal-with-3uk-shows-mobile-networks-are-the-next-step/comment-page-1/#comment-272548 LIAD Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:06:34 +0000 http://eu.techcrunch.com/?p=12042#comment-272548 spotify pulling off deals like this gives me huge faith that they're going to build a sustainble business spotify pulling off deals like this gives me huge faith that they’re going to build a sustainble business

]]> By: Abhiroop http://eu.techcrunch.com/2009/10/19/spotifys-deal-with-3uk-shows-mobile-networks-are-the-next-step/comment-page-1/#comment-272545 Abhiroop Mon, 19 Oct 2009 10:51:36 +0000 http://eu.techcrunch.com/?p=12042#comment-272545 I'm surprised that 3 mobile doesn't get more press. After I recontacted with them they gave me a 20 pound loyalty discount PER month, so I ended up paying 5 pounds a month. In effect I could potentially get this plan for 15 pounds a month (and pay for the phone). That sounds like a great deal to me. No other phone company comes with skype (which effectively means unlimited phone calls to numerous people) so seamlessly installed (i.e. not a broken down version like Skype Lite). Unfortunately, I left England and had to cancel this wonderful contract. I’m surprised that 3 mobile doesn’t get more press. After I recontacted with them they gave me a 20 pound loyalty discount PER month, so I ended up paying 5 pounds a month. In effect I could potentially get this plan for 15 pounds a month (and pay for the phone). That sounds like a great deal to me. No other phone company comes with skype (which effectively means unlimited phone calls to numerous people) so seamlessly installed (i.e. not a broken down version like Skype Lite). Unfortunately, I left England and had to cancel this wonderful contract.

]]> By: Damian http://eu.techcrunch.com/2009/10/19/spotifys-deal-with-3uk-shows-mobile-networks-are-the-next-step/comment-page-1/#comment-272544 Damian Mon, 19 Oct 2009 10:46:57 +0000 http://eu.techcrunch.com/?p=12042#comment-272544 Spotify is already available to run on any android device (and I think iphone too, or at least soon) and any network with 3G - just pay the £9.99 per month fee for the premium service and download the free spotify app. Works very well, too - even allowing listening to music whilst offline, e.g. when flying, out of signal range, only 2G speeds, etc. Highly recommended. Just remember that you are streaming music, so the data plan needs to support such bandwidth consumption - spotify does a lot of caching, and if you sync for offline, then this is even better, but just be careful if your plan is not (truly) unlimited. Spotify is already available to run on any android device (and I think iphone too, or at least soon) and any network with 3G – just pay the £9.99 per month fee for the premium service and download the free spotify app. Works very well, too – even allowing listening to music whilst offline, e.g. when flying, out of signal range, only 2G speeds, etc.

Highly recommended. Just remember that you are streaming music, so the data plan needs to support such bandwidth consumption – spotify does a lot of caching, and if you sync for offline, then this is even better, but just be careful if your plan is not (truly) unlimited.

]]> By: james http://eu.techcrunch.com/2009/10/19/spotifys-deal-with-3uk-shows-mobile-networks-are-the-next-step/comment-page-1/#comment-272538 james Mon, 19 Oct 2009 10:35:25 +0000 http://eu.techcrunch.com/?p=12042#comment-272538 Very similar to what Omnifone were doing packaging subscription music services with unlimited data via mobile operators. Vodafone launched their service a while ago. Very similar to what Omnifone were doing packaging subscription music services with unlimited data via mobile operators. Vodafone launched their service a while ago.

]]> By: Jenna Patrick http://eu.techcrunch.com/2009/10/19/spotifys-deal-with-3uk-shows-mobile-networks-are-the-next-step/comment-page-1/#comment-272535 Jenna Patrick Mon, 19 Oct 2009 10:33:12 +0000 http://eu.techcrunch.com/?p=12042#comment-272535 Is there any update to if and when this will be available in the US? Is there any update to if and when this will be available in the US?

]]> By: Jack http://eu.techcrunch.com/2009/10/19/spotifys-deal-with-3uk-shows-mobile-networks-are-the-next-step/comment-page-1/#comment-272530 Jack Mon, 19 Oct 2009 10:19:43 +0000 http://eu.techcrunch.com/?p=12042#comment-272530 Very good news! "The announcement hints at Spotify appearing on other handsets and, I daresay, other networks at some point." Agree. Just a question of time. Very good news!

“The announcement hints at Spotify appearing on other handsets and, I daresay, other networks at some point.”

Agree. Just a question of time.

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