Billboard·3 min read·medium
Spotify Audiobooks Service to Expand to 180 Countries in 2026
E
Elizabeth Dilts Marshall
✦AI Summary
Spotify has announced plans to expand its audiobook service to 180 countries by the end of 2026. The company is betting on high demand for audiobooks to drive subscription growth and increase average revenue per user.
Why it matters
This expansion represents a significant shift in Spotify's business model as it seeks to diversify revenue streams beyond music and podcasts.
Spotify executives have described audiobook streamers as "very valuable users," and now they're rolling it out to customers worldwide.
businesstechnologyentertainment
✦
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in