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Spotify Launches On Roku

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Spotify and Roku have partnered to bring Spotify’s digital music service to the Roku streaming platform. Available with a Premium subscription, Spotify provides instant access to over 20 million songs, tracks, and albums, and the ability to listen to and manage playlists.

Ed Lee (Vice president, Content and Services, Roku): Spotify has been by far one of the most-requested services by Roku customers.

The Spotify channel is available in the U.S. on Roku 2 players and the Roku Streaming Stick with support for all Roku HD and Roku LT players coming soon; and available in the U.K. on all Roku players.

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