Amazon Music Unlimited Debuts in India as Prime Music Gets Ads and Loses Offline Downloads
The music streaming app – Amazon Music was launched in India back in 2018 as an exclusive perk for Amazon Prime customers, and now, the platform has expanded itself with the introduction of three different plans. This includes the top-tier Amazon Music Unlimited plan, which has been brought out for both Prime and non-Prime members in the country.
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Amazon Music – Three Plans Introduced in India
As mentioned, Amazon Music has now been divided into three different plans or tiers in India, and the biggest update is the arrival of Amazon Music Unlimited. This is the new premium paid plan from the brand’s end, and it will be offering users access to over 100 million songs and podcasts with no ads. Users will also be able to download songs and listen to them offline, while studio-quality sound, including Dolby Atmos, will also be made available with this plan.
To note, Amazon Music Unlimited has been priced at INR 99 per month for Amazon Prime members. For users who do not have an Amazon Prime membership, the same plan can be availed by paying INR 119 per month. Amazon is also offering a free trial for the newly-introduced plan, under which Prime members will be getting a 6-month free trial, whereas non-Prime members will be able to get a 3-month free trial. After the free trial period ends, users will have to pay the monthly subscription fee based on their membership status.
Speaking more about the second plan, Amazon Music for Prime members will continue to be available for users who have an active Amazon Prime membership. With this plan, users will still get access to over 100 million songs and podcasts without having to pay any extra amount. However, there is a catch. Amazon has now changed this plan, and Prime members will hear some ads while listening. Along with this, offline downloads will also no longer be available under the Amazon Music for Prime members plan.
There is one more thing that users must keep in mind. Amazon Music Free is also going to be introduced soon, and this will be the free version of the app for users who do not want to pay for a subscription. This plan will allow users to listen to the music catalogue for free, but it will come with ads and will not offer premium features like offline downloads or the highest audio quality.
Regarding the Amazon Music Free plan, the company is yet to reveal its exact launch timeline. As of now, Amazon Music Unlimited stands as the new top-tier paid plan in India, while Prime members will continue to get access to Amazon Music with a few changes.
