Challenging Apple's plans for world domination, UK broadcaster BSkyB next week is expected to launch a digital music service to rival iTunes. The satellite broadcaster has signed deals with music
suppliers EMI, Sony Music Entertainment and Warner Music, as well as a number of independents including The Beggars Group and PIAS Entertainment Group, which represents more than 100 independent
labels and digital distributor The Orchard. Sky Songs, so-called, will be a subscription-based model, and charge users a fee each month to get access to song downloads in contrast to iTunes'
track-by-track purchasing model.
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