The graph shows the number of free music users worldwide in 2014, broken down by service provider. The source found that 60 million users subscribed to freemium services, such as those offered by Spotify. YouTube, at the same time, had 350 million regular free music users.
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The graph shows the number of free music users worldwide in 2014, broken down by service provider. The source found that 60 million users subscribed to freemium services, such as those offered by Spotify. YouTube, at the same time, had 350 million regular free music users.
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- Freemium is a business, model typically on the internet, where basic services can be accessed for free, while premium options must be paid for.
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