MTN has launched a \u201cworld first\u201d music streaming service called\u00a0MusicTime.<\/p>\n
The service is an offering from the team at Simfy Africa, said MTN.<\/p>\n
It is a \u201cfully inclusive time-based music streaming service\u201d which offers users premium trending and locally relevant music through partnerships with music labels and providers.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe MusicTime offering is set to revolutionise Africa\u2019s music industry with a fully inclusive music streaming offering that includes a countdown timer, top trending music, and data included in the price,\u201d said MTN.<\/p>\n
MTN said the service works based on a timer clock that counts down as users listen to music.<\/p>\n
MusicTime is available as either:<\/p>\n
Both packages are valid for 7 days from purchase.<\/p>\n
\u201cPrepaid customers can purchase music time using airtime at affordable price points. All new users receive 60 minutes free upon their MusicTime app download, valid for seven days.\u201d<\/p>\n
MTN said the\u00a0MusicTime catalogue boasts \u201cmillions of tracks\u201d and that it works on Android and iOS.<\/p>\n
\u201cWith the app being completely transparent and requiring no subscription, users can listen to the music they want, when they want, with no hidden data costs, advertisements, or other interruptions.\u201d<\/p>\n
Jacqui O\u2019Sullivan, executive for corporate affairs at MTN SA, said\u00a0MusicTime will let their customers be among the first to listen to premium local and international tracks from the latest albums as they launch globally for only R5, with data included.<\/p>\n