never took off in the UK<\/a><\/span>, despite us Brits being first to get the service.\n<\/p>\n\nThe truth is a little more complex, however. The service has been much more popular in places such as Brazil, China and Indonesia — countries that don’t have as many alternative ways to get digital music, like iTunes or Spotify.\n<\/p>\n
\nIt’s no surprise that those three countries will still be getting Ovi Music Unlimited phones, along with India, Turkey and South Africa.\n<\/p>\n
\nAs for the UK, there are still a number of ways to get legal ‘unlimited’ music on your smart phone, including apps such as Spotify and we7, not to mention YouTube.\n<\/p>\n
\nMeanwhile, Nokia says, “We are currently working with our partners to deliver new, innovative music services as part of the Ovi experience during 2011.” We can’t wait! How about you?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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