How to Use Pandora Premium Without Paying for It
Since the launch of Pandora Premium, fans of the service have been faced with a choice: stick with the free radio service or go streaming à la carte for $ 10 a month. Pandora now offers free access to its premium tier if you don’t mind watching a few ads first.
The company announced Thursday that non-paying listeners will be able to play certain songs, albums and playlists without paying. Instead, you can watch a 15-second video ad to unlock what she calls “Pandora Premium Listening Session.” It is unclear how long each session will last, but it looks like it will be enough for more than just one song.
To access the new feature, all you have to do is search for something on Pandora and you will be presented with the option to unblock it via ads. Pandora will recommend songs and albums that also require a Premium listening session to play.
This option is also available if you have Pandora Plus , a $ 5 a month service that lets you play songs, skip as much as you want, and listen offline. Then again, if you’re already paying companies for these perks, you’re probably not that far from just signing up for a regular Pandora Premium subscription and skipping ads entirely.