Orange reports 70 percent increase in music downloads over last six months

Although they are not really thought of as the go to carrier for mobile music services it seems that Orange has had a very good year on that front.

Figures released today indicate that the companies music download sales have increased by 70 percent over the last six months and are expected to double and then some by the end of the year.

Just goes to show that there really is still plenty to play for on the mobile music download front. Perhaps the iPhone and O2 won’t have quite such an easy time prying customers away from their current carriers as some expect. Or will users now used to buying music for their phone make their way towards the most visible product and service (for those not paying attention that is the iPhone and iTunes)?

With the iPhone launching tonight *giggles nervously* we shouldn’t have to wait long to find out.

(Via Orange)

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