Apple has expanded the reach of its streaming service, making Apple Music available in four additional countries: Albania, Brunei, Burkina Faso, and Pakistan. This move comes 11 years after the service first launched globally in June 2015.
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Users in these newly added countries can now subscribe to Apple Music and access its full library of tracks through the iPhone and related Apple devices. Albanian users, in particular, now join Brunei, Burkina Faso, and Pakistan in gaining official service availability.
Why This Expansion Matters
Since its debut, Apple Music has steadily expanded across more than 100 countries. But some regions have had to wait much longer for full access. Supporting these four new areas signals Apple’s ongoing commitment to reaching underserved markets and closing gaps in its global footprint.
The addition follows recent updates around Apple Music, including album drop countdown timers and the opening of the Apple Music Hall in London. On the same day, Apple also launched Apple Pay in India after nearly a decade of negotiations to meet local regulatory requirements.
These countries’ inclusion reflects both technological readiness and the dynamics of local licensing, infrastructure, and demand. For potential subscribers in Albania, Brunei, Burkina Faso, and Pakistan, this means full access to playlists, radio, and streaming directly through Apple’s ecosystem.
This isn’t merely about more dots on the map. For Apple, the move could mean new revenue streams, increased brand loyalty, and a more inclusive global presence—just as competition in streaming from platforms like Spotify and YouTube Music continues to intensify.
Looking ahead, attention now turns to when future markets—especially in regions that still lack Apple Music—might be added. Also worth watching: how Apple tailors pricing models, local content, and licensing deals to match the needs and constraints of these newly served countries.
