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Once seen as a something of a scapegoat during the dodgy music download witch hunt, Napster has not only since become a legitimate download service, it has also now transmogrified to become a budget-friendly avenue for seemingly insatiable music lovers.
Napster offers cheap streaming. Image: Napster.
More pointedly, Napster has launched a subscription-based usage service that grants its UK audience with access to unlimited music streaming and five free MP3 downloads in return for just 5.00 GBP per month.
The new UK service follows Napster’s unveiling of a similar $5.00 USD streaming deal in the United States back in May of 2009.
Arriving as a stream-based option to rival popular market alternatives such as Spotify, Deezer, Last.fm and we7, Napster is keen to point out that the monthly access deal will enable subscribers to enjoy some eight million songs – many of which are not available elsewhere.
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