Napster, Inc.
Los Angeles, CA 90069 (Map) Phone: 310-281-5000
Fax: 310-281-5121
http://www.napster.com
Overview
Napster's business is downloading music the legitimate way. The firm operates an online music service that allows users to download audio files to PCs and portable music players. Some 700,000 subscribers to Napster, which is compatible with MP3 players and mobile devices such as Apple's iPhone and iPod. Service plans can access the company's music library of some 10 million songs licensed from major record companies and independent labels. Napster also offers audio files for individual download. The service is available in the US, Canada, the UK, and Germany. Napster is a subsidiary of retail giant Best Buy. In 2011 Rhapsody announced plans to acquire Napster from Best Buy.
Sample Overview & HistoryKey Numbers from Hoover's UK
Key financials for Napster, Inc.
| Company Type | Subsidiary of Best Buy |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year-End | March |
Key People from Hoover's UK
Key people and executives for Napster, Inc.
| General Manager | Christopher W. Allen (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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|---|---|
| VP Operations | Bruce Friedman |
| VP Finance | Suzanne M. Colvin |
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Top competitors of Napster, Inc.
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