The kiosks, designed by British company MEDIAnywhere for use in airports, allow consumers to plug in their digital music device and download music on the spot.

The first of these kiosks to open are situated in Fiumicino airport in Rome. However, MEDIAnywhere expects to open another 350 kiosks in 26 European airports within the next two years.

The company has invested more than $5m (?2.5m) in the design and marketing of the kiosks, which have touch screens and easy to ...