UK's Mobile Network Operators To Boycott Nokia "Comes With Music" Scheme

Comes With Music has faced its first setback at a very early stage as UK's top mobile operators - Vodafone, O2, T-Mobile and Orange - have vowed not to sell Nokia's free music service over their networks, at least until Christmas. ITPortal reports.

"The FT reports that Nokia, like Apple, has run into difficulties during discussions with the network operators. This could spell some bad news since Nokia is betting heavily on CMW to fend off competition from rivals Apple and Android.

And if UK network operators do not lend support to Nokia's music platform, one can expect their US counterparts to follow suit, not only on CMW but also on Ovi, which is Nokia's "umbrella concept" for internet services."

emily | 3:22 PM | Music Phones |
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