# Free Internet Radio Services Rdio's Radio Streaming is Reaching 24 New Countries Thanks to Digicel By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-01-22 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radio-streaming References: [techcrunch](http://techcrunch.com/2015/01/22/rdio-digicel/?ncid=rss) In an effort to bring radio streaming to more countries globally, Rdio is teaming up with the Digicel Group. The Caribbean operator will allow the [streaming service](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/traxmojo) to expand into 24 new countries. This news follows an announcement last week that Rdio would also be expanding into India. This brings the service to a total of 85 markets internationally. Digicel will be offering its 14 million customers half an hour of access to the free radio streaming everyday without any data charges. The [free Internet radio service](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wynk-music) will reach less-tech savvy costumers in India, thanks to a partnership with Cumulus. Thus far there is no indication as to when the free access will end. Consumers could also sign-up for a payed account at Rdio. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Global Expansion of Radio Streaming Services:** Rdio's partnership with Digicel allows for expansion of radio streaming services in 24 new countries. - **Free Internet Radio Services:** Digicel's partnership with Rdio offers half an hour of free radio streaming everyday to its 14 million customers. - **Partnerships with Telecommunication Companies:** Rdio and Cumulus partnered with telecom companies Digicel and Reliance Jio to expand their radio streaming services. ### Who This Affects Most - **Telecommunications:** Partnerships with telecom companies like Digicel and Reliance Jio allow for expansion of radio streaming services in new markets. - **Streaming Services:** The expansion of Rdio's radio streaming services into 24 new countries highlights the growth of the streaming industry. - **Internet Radio:** The partnership between Rdio and Digicel brings free internet radio access to customers in 24 new countries, disrupting the traditional radio industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Global Radio Access](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radiocast.md) - [Smart TV Radio Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-radio.md) - [Live Streaming Market Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tunein-1.md) - [Global Audio Accesses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/podcast-and-radio-reader.md) - [Audio Streaming Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tunein-premium.md) - [Musical Streaming DJ Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/live-feature.md) - [Content-Focused Map Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tunein-2.md) - [Peer-To-Peer Music Streaming](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/streamdj.md) - [Complimentary In-Flight Music Streaming](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delta-and-spotify.md)