That's according to a report from The Sunday Times, which cites an unnamed source saying that BT wants to bolster its broadband division and offer subscribers unlimited streaming having already held talks with major and independent music labels.

Reports suggest the new service could be launched for BT's 6 million online customers this year.

Word of a possible new music service from BT came last year but just what shape that service would take was unknown.

Gavin Patterson, chief executive ...