Spotify launches in Israel, Romania, South Africa and Vietnam

Streams to 159 million users in 65 countries

23/03/2018

Spotify has launched its streaming service (13th March 2018) in Israel, Romania, South Africa and Vietnam.

Users will have access to both Spotify’s free ad-supported and paid-for subscription services.

Cecilia Qvist, Global Head of Markets at Spotify, says:

‘We’re really excited to bring Spotify to Israel, Romania, South Africa and Vietnam, connecting their rich music cultures with millions of artists and users across the world.’

The company recently filed papers for a direct listing with the New York Stock Exchange with financial experts estimating its value at €16bn. (Spotify takes the first step to going public)

Spotify is the world’s largest music streaming subscription service with over 159 million users across 65 markets worldwide with over 71 million Spotify Premium subscribers.

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