KT launches Genie music service in 45 countries

News Wireless Global 16 JAN 2013
KT launches Genie music service in 45 countries
South Korean communications provider KT has launched Genie K-pop in 45 countries. The Genie music service for smartphones was launched nine months ago in South Korea only. Genie K-pop offers "Full Track Preview", allowing users to listen to a song fully up to three times per song for free. Furthermore, exclusive content, previously only available to Korean Genie subscribers, will also be made available to global markets. The app is currently available for Android devices, and KT plans to continue extension of its service to more countries.

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