Celestial Jukebox Arrives, But Is It Any Good?

The entire method of acquiring and purchasing music may be changing because of the possibility for unlimited over-the-air music downloads that cellphone carriers are beginning to provide. In Britain, the Omniphone MusicStation is allowing music lovers to have access to all of their favorite music, through their cell phone. This unlimited music option provided by MusicStation Max is likely to enter the U.S. sometime in 2008 via Omnifone. If the MusicStation does enter the United States in the next year, the application will likely cost about $7.50 per month. However, Apple is attempting to compete. Apple is contemplating a prepaid unlimited-music option for the iPod and iPhone, but it appears that record labels are more likely to sign with other companies like Omniphone. This is because of the domination that Apple has had over record labels with iTunes. Look for big changes in access to music in the near future.


-Brian Nichols