Operator extends music service to Symbian platform

3 has announced that it is extending its Spotify offering and the service will be available on phones operating on the Symbian platform as well as Android.

The operator announced in November a Spotify tariff available on the HTC Hero. However, existing contract customers will be able to download the Spotify for Symbian application.

Customers will be able to use the application at a cost of £9.99 a month for six months and will be available on a range of Nokia handsets and the Sony Ericsson Satio.

A 3 spokesman said: 'We are excited to announce the launch the Spotify for Symbian application for a number of phones available on 3. Existing contract customers will be able to download the Spotify for Symbian application via Planet3.

'This application will give even more of our customers access to Spotify's vast music catalogue of 6 millions plus tracks via their 3 mobile. All this music for £9.99 per month over 6 months.

'Bringing the Spotify for Symbian application to 3, extends the partnership signed in November. Spotify Mobile is a compelling music service that gives consumers the ability to share and enjoy music on their phone. Yet again, this award winning music service is being brought to 3UK customers in an affordable package.'

The application is available for the following handsets:

• Nokia 5800
• Nokia E63
• Nokia E71
• Nokia N86
• Nokia N95
• Nokia N95 8GB
• Nokia N96
• Nokia N97
• Sony Ericsson Satio
• Nokia 6220 classic

Spotify is an online music streaming service and is available on the iPhone and Android as an application.

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