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Apple Music says it will never have a free tier like Spotify

Apple Music’s head of music publishing Elena Segal has confirmed that there will never be an Apple Music free tier.

Apple Music and Spotify app screens displayed on smartphones with wireless earbuds on a pink background, highlighting popular music streaming platforms.

Segal made the statement at a UK government hearing into the economics of music streaming.

“We don’t think that an ad-supported service can generate enough revenue to support a healthy overall ecosystem. And it would also really go against our fundamental values on privacy,” she said.

H/T Music Ally

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