Nokia today announced a deal with The Cloud, Europe´s leading
wireless broadband provider, which will see its customers gain free
access to the new Nokia Music Store whilst on the move at any one of
over 7,500 Wi-Fi hotspots.
The non-exclusive deal gives users a free Wi-Fi connection to the
Nokia Music Store, which features over two million tracks from major
artists, independent labels and up-and-coming UK acts at
http://music.nokia.co.uk.
With a single account, music lovers can access the Nokia Music
Store via their laptop computer or directly from optimised Nokia
devices through Wi-Fi, beginning with the Nokia N81 and Nokia N95 8GB.
Individual tracks cost 80p each with albums from GBP 8. The Nokia
Music Store also offers a monthly subscription for PC streaming for
GBP 8.
Nokia Music Store customers will experience fast download speeds
and a seamless user experience over a Cloud Wi-Fi connection, allowing
them to download tracks in seconds, rather than minutes. Cloud Wi-Fi
networks are available in wide range of popular locations including
McDonalds, Coffee Republic, BAA airports and across London´s Square
Mile. Just select ´Wi-Fi Zone - The Cloud´ as an access point to start
browsing and downloading.
Richard Sandford, Regional Manager, Nokia Music UK & Ireland,
said: "We are committed to offering the best possible experience for
Nokia Music Store users. Browsing and downloading tracks over Wi-Fi
with The Cloud is a great way to enjoy the Nokia Music Store, in an
easy and cost effective way".
Owen Geddes, Director of Business Development, The Cloud, added:
"If I am out and about and I hear a track in a shop or a friend
recommends something, I want to be able to download it immediately -
not wait until I get home. It is this immediacy that The Cloud caters
for. The high speed connectivity of Wi-Fi means it is the only real
choice for consumers wanting fast and easy access to all types of
multimedia content on the go. The Cloud is committed to partnering
with the key innovators in mobile media such as Nokia to bring the
most entertaining services to users of The Cloud network.
Notes to Editors:
About Nokia Music Store
Tracks are typically delivered in high quality 192Kbps audio in
Windows Media Audio (WMA) format. You can easily transfer your
purchased songs to your Nokia device using Windows Media Player or
with the new Nokia Music PC client available next year. The Nokia
Music PC client enables reverse synchronization of playlists, ripping
from a CD to your device and PC simultaneously, as well as
auto-synchronization of your purchased music and direct access to the
Nokia Music Store. With the Nokia N81 and Nokia N95 8GB and its
integrated music player, you can create playlists and manage your
music collection, including editing song and artist information, as
well as adding your own choice of album artwork, all while on the
move.
About Nokia
Nokia is a world leader in mobile communications, driving the
growth and sustainability of the broader mobility industry. Nokia
connects people to each other and the information that matters to them
with easy-to-use and innovative products like mobile phones, devices
and solutions for imaging, games, media and businesses. Nokia provides
equipment, solutions and services for network operators and
corporations. www.nokia.co.uk
About The Cloud
The Cloud offers sophisticated national wireless LAN coverage
across hotspots and city networks throughout the UK, Nordics, Germany
and The Netherlands. The Cloud´s infrastructure is a multi-service
provider platform, which allows providers such as ISPs, mobile
operators, gaming, VOIP and broadband companies to offer a fully
branded wireless LAN experience to their customers. With The Cloud,
site owners maximise their revenue potential by supporting all major
service providers at their location and customers enjoy choice of
provider and the best possible user experience. Launched in mid 2003,
The Cloud actively partners with O2, BT, Vodafone, Skype, iPass,
Telenor, fring and Nintendo, among others, to facilitate the growth of
open platform wireless broadband services across Europe.
The Cloud´s investors, include 3i, Accel and the Scandinavian VC,
Provider Venture Partners. The Cloud was recently nominated as a
Technology Pioneer at The World Economic Forum and as a Red Herring
Top 100 Company.
www.thecloud.net
