Yesterday, MTN Uganda announced a new music streaming service in partnership with Tidal. With over 57 million songs and as little as Ugx 1,000, MTN customers will start enjoying music streaming services over the MTN network.
“TIDAL gives you the convenience of choice with 57 million songs for as little as UGX 1000, which you can pay through #MTNMobileMoney. And you also get a FREE 30-day trial inclusive of data.” – Susan Kayemba, MTN Senior Manager
Tidal which has over 5 million downloads on the Google Play store is a subscription-based music streaming service that combines lossless audio and high-definition music videos with exclusive content and special features on music.
MTN’s subscription model extends from 1 day to a month to normal customers and MTN Pulse customers. Users can choose use the service with a data plan or without one. Subscription fees starts from Ugx 600/day to Ugx 10,000/day without data.
| MTN Uganda Tidal music streaming service pricing | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subscription Options | 1 DAY | 3 DAYS | 7 DAYS | 30 DAYS |
| Subscription ONLY (No Data) | 600 | 1,500 | 4,000 | 10,000 |
| Subscription Inclusive Data – MTN Pulse Customers | 1000 | 2,000 | 5,000 | 12,000 |
| Subscription Inclusive Data: Non MTN Pulse Customers | 1500 | 3,500 | 6,000 | 15,000 |
MTN is offering a free 30 day trial inclusive of free data when you download the Tidal app and dial *165*66#.
Download the Tidal app & dial *165*66# to get your free 30 day trial, inclusive of free data to ensure you enjoy the full @tidal experience. #FullAccess #TidalxMTN pic.twitter.com/AKRp2uJbpB
— MTN Uganda (@mtnug) August 22, 2018
MTN Uganda joins Safaricom which launched Songa a mobile streaming service in Kenya at the beginning of the year.
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