After establishing itself firmly in its native France, where it is the second largest digital music service after iTunes, Deezer sees the UK as a crucial licensing bridgehead back into mainland Europe and aims to be live in at least a further three European markets before the end of the year.

Deezer UK Managing Director Mark Foster said Deezer's deal with Orange in France had served as a "real tipping point" for the music-streaming service: the Orange deal, signed last ...