TIDAL is an internationally acclaimed streaming service that enables you to immediately play music and videos. There are over 57 million songs and more than 230,000 videos on the Tidal service that you can access seamlessly across smartphones, tablets and computers. They have launched a partnership with MTN Uganda to provide the Tidal Service.
TIDAL service provides access to high quality songs, albums, music videos, exclusive live streams for members. TIDAL is quick to set up and its free from annoying ads and interruptions that infest other music streaming services. Consequently, getting around the app feels better than ad-filled services. TIDAL’s offline mode lets you play music, even when you’re not connected to the internet.
What is TIDAL?
Its a subscription-based music and video streaming service. On TIDAL consumers can get full access to music with high sound quality, high quality music videos and expertly curated editorial.
What makes TIDAL service different from other online streaming services?
TIDAL is owned by a group of veteran musicians who have collaborated to create a better future for emerging musicians as well as a better listening experience for music lovers.
Among the benefits of TIDAL:
Over 57 million songs of high quality and over 235,000 high quality music videos
- International and Local Music
- Exclusive content releases only available on TIDAL
- Live experiences that are exclusive to TIDAL
What platforms can I use TIDAL on?
Users can stream TIDAL Music from both Smart Mobile Devices (Smartphones, Tablets) and Desktops
Service is available on both Android and iOS devices
How do I start using TIDAL?
- Step 1: Download the TIDAL:
For Android users: Download the app from Google Play Store – search for TIDAL
For iOS users: Download the app from App Store – search for TIDAL - Step 2: Dial *165*66# and Select TIDAL
- Step 3: Activate a Subscription of your choice
IF it is your first time on TIDAL: Select and activate TIDAL FREE trial. This will give you a one- time FREE trial of TIDAL for 30 days. If you dont want the FREE trial, proceed to activate an aid for subscription. If you have already completed your FREE trial on TIDAL: Select and Activate a subscription of your choice. You will have to pay for the subscription
What is a TIDAL FREE trial?
As part of the service, all first-time users are given the option to try the service for FREE. This is a ONE Time only offer aimed to introduce users to TIDAL Music streaming service. With FREE trial a user gets 30 days of unpaid access to TIDAL music streaming. This also includes data. At the expiry of the FREE trial offer, a user MUST activate a paid for subscription to continue accessing TIDAL.
How do I pay for TIDAL subscription?
You pay using MTN Mobile Money (MTN MoMo). Dial *165*66#
How much is TIDAL subscription?
A customer can choose any of the options below at the price indicated below.
| Validity 1 | Validity 2 | Validity 3 | Validity 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subscription Option | 1 DAY | 3 DAYS | 7 DAYS | 30 DAYS |
| 1. Subscription ONLY (No Data) | 600 | 1,500 | 4,000 | 10,000 |
| 2. Subscription Inclusive Data - MTN Pulse Customers | 1000 | 2,000 | 5,000 | 12,000 |
| 3. Subscription Inclusive Data: Non MTN Pulse Customers | 1500 | 3,500 | 6,000 | 15,000 |
Details of about each option:
Subscription ONLY offer: This gives a user access to TIDAL service. However, the user must also activate a normal data bundle to stream music.
Subscription Inclusive Data MTN Pulse Customers: This gives the user access to TIDAL Service including data meaning that the user does NOT buy data to stream the service. Further, this a discounted offer limited to MTN Pulse customers. Non MTN Pulse customers who attempt to activate it will get a decline.
Subscription Inclusive Data Non MTN Pulse Customers: This gives the user access to TIDAL Service including data meaning that the user does NOT buy data to stream the service.
Can I pay for TIDAL subscription using my airtime?
No. You can pay ONLY with MTN Mobile Money
What type of content do I get to listen to on TIDAL?
TIDAL has all kinds of Music: Hip Hop, Reggae, RnB, Jazz, Country, Gospel, Nigerian, Ugandan, South African etc.
Is TIDAL only for International music?
No. It has a rich catalogue of both international and local Music
Who are some of the local musicians with content on TIDAL?
Some of the local artistes include; Chameleone, Radio and Weasel, Ykee Benda, Spice Diana, Geosteady, A Pass, King Saha and Sheebah.
