The new, legitimized Napster penned a deal with Ericsson this week, which means a mobile music download service will soon be in the offing for wireless carriers.
The service will combine elements of Napster LLC's current online and mobile subscription service service, Napster To-Go, and Ericsson's personalized M-USE service, known for its ability to "learn" a customer's taste and recommend new music based on that information.
"Ericsson's world-leading wireless and telecommunications solutions experience, along with their exceptional client base, make them the ideal partner to deepen Napster's presence in the global mobile arena," Napster CEO Chris Gorog said.
"Ericsson and Napster are uniquely suited to offer mobile operators a simple, cohesive and personalized digital music experience for their consumers," Gorog said.
Read the rest of this PC Magazine story: "Napster, Ericsson Make Music Downloads 'To-Go'"
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