Downloading different versions of media files based on a type of download link

A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium carrying one or more sequences of one or more instructions which, when executed by one or more processors, cause an apparatus embedded in a media file provider server to at least perform the following steps:

• initiating a presentation of a first type of network link used by a user device connecting to the server and a media file for selection by a customer at the user device;
• receiving a selection of the media file from the user device;
• transferring, to the user device, the media file compressed with a first codec that is automatically selected based on the first type of network link, together with a use authorization including an access code;
• detecting a second type of network link between the server and a second device that transmits the use authorization;
• and
• initiating a download or streaming of a copy of the media file compressed with a second codec to the second device based on the detecting of the second type of network link, wherein the second codec is automatically selected based on the second type of network link that is different from the first type of network link,
• wherein the first and second types of network links are a mobile telephony wireless link and a wired internet link.

An apparatus comprising:

• at least one processor;
• and
• at least one memory including computer program code for one or more programs, the at least one memory and the computer program code configured to, with the at least one processor, cause the apparatus embedded in a media file provider server to perform at least the following:
• initiate a presentation of a first type of network link used by a user device connecting to the server and a media file for selection by a customer at the user device;
• receive a selection of the media file from the user device;
• transfer, to the user device, the media file compressed with a first codec that is automatically selected based on the first type of network link, together with a use authorization including an access code;
• detect a second type of network link between the server and a second device that transmits the use authorization;
• and
• initiate a download or streaming of a copy of the media file compressed with a second codec to the second device based on the detecting of the second type of network link, wherein the second codec is automatically selected based on the second type of network link that is different from the first type of network link,
• wherein the first and second types of network links are a mobile telephony wireless link and a wired internet link.