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The same thing happens in the UK. Napster for example charges more than 50% more for a download service in the UK, than in the USA. Completely ridiculous for an
by SeanDav 14y ago
The same thing happens in the UK. Napster for example charges more than 50% more for a download service in the UK, than in the USA. Completely ridiculous for an internet based download service.
I was going to subscribe until I learned this. Can't support business's gouging their clients.
- DrJokepu 14y agoIs it possible that the royalties Napster has to pay in the UK to PRS, PPL, etc. are higher then what they have to pay in the US to ASCAP, BMI, etc.?
- SteveC 14y agoVAT also adds 20% to the price.
- burriko 14y agoSpotify is the same. $9.99 in the US, and £9.99 (US $15.55) in the UK.
- dinkumthinkum 14y agoI think taxes and fees associated with international business are much more complicated than you suggest ... you seem to suggest that there is no additional cost whatsoever. That's an interesting claim.