Nokia announce deal with The Cloud
Tuesday 11 December 2007
In a further step to take on multimedia giants Apple Nokia has announced a deal with wireless broadband provider The Cloud, to allow customers to get free access to Nokia's Music Store whist they are in the range of one of The Cloud's 7,500 Wi-Fi hotspots.
Customers will be able to access the Nokia Music Store via their laptop or through a number of different Nokia devices via Wi-Fi. Currently, Cloud Wi-Fi networks are available in many consumer locations including McDonalds, Coffee Republic, BAA airports and across London's Square Mile.
"If I am out and about and I hear a track in a shop or a friend recommends something, I want to be able to download it immediately - not wait until I get home," said Owen Geddes, director of Business Development at The Cloud. "It is this immediacy that The Cloud caters for. The high speed connectivity of Wi-Fi means it is the only real choice for consumers wanting fast and easy access to all types of multimedia content on the go."
Currently through the Nokia Music Store individual tracks cost 80p each and albums are available for download from £8. The Nokia Music Store offers a flat subscription rate subscription allowing users to stream music to their PC for £8 per month.
