Nokia Launches Comes With Music Service in China

Nokia has announced the launch of its Comes with Music Service in China in a move that the company says will help further increase its global footprint in the mobile music space. The service will offer device and PC-based free, legal, DRM-free music download service in arguably, the world's biggest mobile market.

Nokia is looking towards launching these services to ensure its leadership in the world's highest growth markets including Brazil, Russia and Indonesia. The forthcoming launch of the service in India will add significant scale and differentiation in another critical market, according to Nokia. As of now, Comes with Music is currently available in 15 countries.

As for the service, it would be available to consumers across China via a broad range of devices and through an extensive nationwide retail network. As the service is launched, consumers can get unlimited music downloads with the purchase of any one of eight devices, to include the Nokia X6 32GB and Nokia X6 16GB, Nokia 5230, Nokia 5330, Nokia 5800w, Nokia 6700s, Nokia E52 and Nokia E72i. Entry level prices will start from EUR 140, excluding local taxes and subsidies. Nokia has tied up with major global labels Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, Warner Music Group, EMI Music, and a host of local independent labels, including Huayi Brothers Media Group and Taihe Rye to bring this service to its phones.