Ringtone guide to end soundalikes confusion

New rules to help people buying ringtones for their mobile phones distinguish between original songs and "soundalike" cover versions were unveiled yesterday in the UK, reports The Telegraph.

"The mobile phone industry says the guidelines will end confusion in the growing market for pop music downloads.

Under the initiative, companies will only be able to use the phrase "realtone" if they are selling a ringtone produced from an original recording "with the performer clearly identified in its marketing material".

The rules are being backed by the Mobile Entertainment Forum, the mobile phone company DX3 and major record labels."

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