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Apple Paying 0.2 Cents for Each Song Streamed Free During Apple Music Trial Period
Apple will pay record labels 0.2 cents for each song that customers stream for free during the three-month Apple Music free trial, reports The New York Times. The rate is similar to what Spotify pays out for songs accessed through its free streaming tier and does not include a smaller payment made to music publishers for songwriting rights.
Apple is still working to complete deals with publishers, but a second report from Billboard suggests the company may pay out an additional 0.047 cents per stream for song rights, for a total payment of approximately 0.247 cents for each song an Apple Music user listens to.
Though Apple did not initially plan to pay labels and publishers during the three month free trial it's providing to customers, it reversed course after both a strongly worded letter from Taylor Swift and negotiation difficulties with independent labels who balked at the terms.
The money that Apple is paying per stream during the trial period is significantly less than what rights holders will receive after Apple Music has paying customers, but it appears to have satisfied many indie labels. As of this morning, Apple signed deals with both Beggars Group and Merlin Network, companies that represent more than 20,000 indie labels and distributors.
Apple Music will officially launch next Tuesday in over 100 countries. All customers will receive a free three month trial, after which time a subscription will be required to access the service. Subscription prices vary by country, but in the U.S., an Apple Music subscription costs $9.99 per month for an individual or $14.99 per month for a family of up to 6 users.
Apple is still working to complete deals with publishers, but a second report from Billboard suggests the company may pay out an additional 0.047 cents per stream for song rights, for a total payment of approximately 0.247 cents for each song an Apple Music user listens to.
Though Apple did not initially plan to pay labels and publishers during the three month free trial it's providing to customers, it reversed course after both a strongly worded letter from Taylor Swift and negotiation difficulties with independent labels who balked at the terms.
The money that Apple is paying per stream during the trial period is significantly less than what rights holders will receive after Apple Music has paying customers, but it appears to have satisfied many indie labels. As of this morning, Apple signed deals with both Beggars Group and Merlin Network, companies that represent more than 20,000 indie labels and distributors.
Apple Music will officially launch next Tuesday in over 100 countries. All customers will receive a free three month trial, after which time a subscription will be required to access the service. Subscription prices vary by country, but in the U.S., an Apple Music subscription costs $9.99 per month for an individual or $14.99 per month for a family of up to 6 users.
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55 months ago
Does Apple understand yet that we have data caps of 2GB for most people and that streaming isn't really an option?
Apple may understand that WiFi exists.
55 months ago
Does Apple understand yet that we have data caps of 2GB for most people and that streaming isn't really an option?
Not everyone has a 2GB cap. Plus there is this magical technology called WiFi. Some of us have it!
Also, Apple Music works on the computer as well.
If you have a crappy data cap and it doesn't work out for you, then simply don't use it. By your logic, Netflix should close up shop too, seeing as some people have crappy data caps!
55 months ago
How generous...
1 $ per 404 streams.
Apple has a few million pontential users who will be prompted to try this upon opening their music apps. This is quite fair.
Does Apple understand yet that we have data caps of 2GB for most people and that streaming isn't really an option?
This hasn't stopped Spotify or Pandora. For those whom this isn't an option, they simply won't use it.
55 months ago
How generous...
1 $ per 404 streams.
55 months ago
Wifi exists in your work place for your personal use? probably not.
Yes, in fact, they do.
55 months ago
How generous...
1 $ per 404 streams.
Edit: many people are saying paying this little is enough, because it adds up with millions of users.
Are you guys serious? Those are all users who may have otherwise payed 99ct per song.
1 $ per 404 streams.
Edit: many people are saying paying this little is enough, because it adds up with millions of users.
Are you guys serious? Those are all users who may have otherwise payed 99ct per song.
55 months ago
Does Apple understand yet that we have data caps of 2GB for most people and that streaming isn't really an option?
This is why you will be able to download playlist that you create or that others create that you subscribe to. If you do this via wifi then there is ZERO impact to your data cap on your phone. Now if you decide to stream radio stations that is on you and would impact your data cap. However, this service clearly won't work for everyone because of that. However Apple music works no different than Spotify, Pandora, Rhapsody in that the radio portion must be streamed. So, do you understand that?
55 months ago
Because I'm allowed to listen to music while working? I have music loaded on my iphone so I can listen to it.
I can't believe how dumb some of these comments are. Do you seriously lack the ability to critically think?
most people are critically thinking about how petty you're being. and it bothers you evidently.
you're complaining about how your work's lack of wifi means you can't use apple's streaming service and you weren't using a streaming service before because you couldn't then either. like, you're problem is with a handful of personal things and none of it has to do with apple.
55 months ago
Wifi exists in your work place for your personal use? probably not.
My employer has a WIFI network for personal use to help employees from having to use data for music and internet access. They also put in cell boosters for all four carriers. I get full bars in the can.
55 months ago
Does Apple understand yet that we have data caps of 2GB for most people and that streaming isn't really an option?
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