Musicians could lose out Musicians and songwriters could lose millions of pounds unless the industry makes it easier to buy music legally over the internet, a UK Government report warns. The study suggests people will buy from pirate sites and foreign competitors if they cannot get quicker and easier online access to music. The report, Consumers Call The Tune, says users have to wait hours to download files. It highlights the fact that teenagers are among the biggest devotees of both music and the internet, yet they are excluded from legitimately buying online as they have to be at least 18.
Adults are also wary of using credit cards online because of security risks.
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