Vodafone drops DRM restrictions

Vodafone has dropped the controversial DRM (digital rights management) technology from tracks in the Vodafone Music Store.

DRM is often used to stop people make unauthorised copies of digital music but has long been criticised as it limits music fans to storing the tracks on just one device.

However, Vodafone has now said that it wants to give its customers the chance to store their music on as many devices as they want.

It is initially offering 350,000 unlocked tracks from the EMI, Sony Music and Universal Music record labels as well as many independents.

By the end of the summer that figure will be closer to one million, Vodafone said. Tracks will cost from 49p and albums will cost from £7.99.



And as part of its 'Free Music Friday' promotion, it is offering customers the chance to download eight tracks for free just for one day.

The eight tracks that can be downloaded for free are:

Ciara featuring Justin Timberlake - Love Sex Magic
Daniel Merriweather – Change
Lady GaGa – Poker Face
Lily Allen – Not Fair (Style Of Eye remix)
Pixie Lott – Rolling Stone
Simple Minds – Rockets
Tinchy Stryder feat N-Dubz – Number 1
Clubbers Guide 2009 Mixtape