Virgin Media, Universal to launch music service - WSJ.com

LONDON -- U.K. cable provider Virgin Media Inc. said Monday it will launch an unlimited music-download service in partnership with Vivendi SA's music publishing arm, Universal Music, home to Amy Winehouse, U2 and Elton John, in a bid to tackle online music piracy.

The Nasdaq-listed company, which operates solely in the U.K., said Monday the service is expected to launch by Christmas. It is in discussions with the other major and independent music labels and publishers to add their music to the unlimited offer, Virgin added...