Unveiling The Google-Spotify Exclusive Deal: Zero Commissions Exposed
Google has recently confirmed a unique arrangement with Spotify that exempts the music streaming giant from paying the Play Store commission fee. This revelation came to light during the ongoing Epic vs Google antitrust case, where Google's head of global partnerships, Don Harrison, disclosed the details of the special deal.Commission-Free Premium SubscriptionsAs part of this exclusive agreement, Spotify enjoyed a zero percent commission rate when users purchased Premium subscriptions through the company's own payment system. However, if a listener opted for Google's payment system, Spotify incurred a 4 percent commission, considerably lower than Google's standard 15 percent fee.Implications for the Tech IndustryThe confirmation of this secret deal has raised questions ...