[Asterisk-biz] Music on hold licensing

[Steve Kennedy]

On Wed, Oct 12, 2005 at 12:24:52PM +0100, Angus Comber wrote:

> If I want to use music on hold from a music CD in the UK, what legal 
> process do I need to go through?  Is there a standard way to apply for a 
> licence? or whatever?

In the UK if you play commercial CD's (or any music that is NOT license
free etc) you need to get a license from MCPS/PRS (which is
www.mcps-prs-alliance.co.uk), the actual link (well sort of) is
www.prs.co.uk/redirect.asp?targetitem=4184&subject=119

Up to 5 lines - GBP 88.69 pa
6 - 15 lines       118.29
16 - 30            147.88
31 - 45            177.46

More than 45
GBP 3.02 pa per line + GBP 61.36


Steve

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