Steven J. Horowitz In a surprise move, the France-based music-streaming service Deezer has raised its subscription prices in key territories for the second time in 12 months.
On its website, the streaming company published a statement explaining the rise in costs, chalking it up to being able to provide “valuable support for artists and enhance fan experiences.” Starting on Sept.
21, Deezer — which is the No. 1 streaming service in France and Brazil and either fifth or sixth-largest worldwide — will increase prices for all new premium and/or family subscriptions in key territories including France, UK, Spain, Italy and the Netherlands.
Current subscribers to premium and family tiers will see an increase in cost effective at the earliest on the first billing period after Oct.
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