Rdio Expands To 24 Countries

Streaming service Rdio today announces the expansion of its unique mix of free Internet radio and on-demand subscription into 24 new countries and territories to provide more music fans around the world access to over 32 million songs anytime, anywhere.

As part of its expansion across the Caribbean, Central America and Asia Pacific, Rdio is exclusively partnering with mobile phone network provider Digicel in each of the 24 new markets and an additional seven regions to create a unique offering designed to customize the streaming experience for Digicel customers in each country and territory.

Anthony Bay

In the coming weeks, Digicel will offer all prepaid data customers 30 minutes of free Rdio Internet radio listening per day on their mobile phones without accruing data usage charges – all through the exclusive partnership. Digicel will serve as Rdio’s sales and marketing arm in each region while also helping to customize the Rdio streaming experience across Digicel’s territories.

“Launching Rdio in each of these markets is a huge milestone for the company,” said Anthony Bay, CEO, Rdio. “We are excited to bring the vibrant music of these regions onto Rdio for the world to hear while also providing users in each new market access to international artists. Digicel will be instrumental in shaping the streaming experience locally and we look forward to a continued fruitful partnership with them.”