New mobile music deals explained

At first glance, it's an eye-catching deal: as much music as you like, straight to your mobile, with no monthly subscription fee. Nokia and Sony Ericsson are about to start selling new handsets with unlimited downloads included in the purchase price and other phone makers are expected to follow suit.

Record companies are keen on the idea. They hope these new 'all you can eat' deals will stop people illegally downloading music for free. So how will these new services work? And what's the catch?

BBC's Newsbeat explains.

emily | 1:58 PM | Music Phones |
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