Youtube is reportedly starting a new subscription service that will allow users to stream ad-free music and download complete albums for offline use.
Available at a monthly fee of 9.99 pounds, the service, Music Key, will also allow users to download suggested playlists and personal mixes for offline playback and will include a membership to Google Play All Access, reported the BBC.
The subscription service is set to pose a tough competition to Spotify, Rdio, Beats Music and other audio-only "unlimited" music services.
The launch had earlier been delayed by a dispute with independent labels.
However, Google has said that it had now signed deals with hundreds of indies across the world.
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