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Rogers introduces DRM free music… sound familiar?

(UPDATE: fixed incorrect URL and graphic – where’s that editor-in-chief when you need him? Oh yeah…) With services and pricing structures being almost identical between the ‘big three’ Canadian wireless carriers, it’s hardly surprising that Rogers has followed Telus’ lead, and has introduced a new DRM free music service. Two wIn keeping with the theme, individual tracks will cost between $0.69 and $1.29, with $0.99 being the sweet spot. Albums will also generally be priced at $9.99.  To help differentiate itself, Rogers is also the first to introduce pre-orders. “Customers…

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Telus first Canadian mobile carrier to do DRM-free music

I haven’t looked at buying music from a mobile device in a long while, but would have figured that DRM free was now de rigueur.  Apparently not for purchasing over the air on your phone, at least in Canada.  Telus has announced today that they have launched a DRM-free over the air (OTA) service.   In short, as a Telus customer, you’ll be able to buy music directly on your phone (with free 30 second previews).  Once you have it there, since you’re free of those pesky rights management issues you…

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