availablity of XM or Sirius (CANADA) in the lower 48

[scsatdude]

Does anyone have info or a footprint for the planned XM Canada or Sirius Canada? Will it be available in the US through a broker?

 

[mwgiii]

They will be using the same XM & Sirius satellites, so the footprint will not change.

 

[minorthr]

I assumed they were using the same sats so it would be the same footprint they have now.

 

[kanebear]

I was under the impression that the services will be the same and that the Canadian content will simply be added on. Thus, we'll all get more content.

 

[philhu]

I was under the impression that the services will be the same and that the Canadian content will simply be added on. Thus, we'll all get more content.

That is what I heard too.

 

[scsatdude]

It would be great if they just add the content to the existing service. If anyone learns more or different, please pass it along. Thanks to those who responded.

 

[mwgiii]

It appears Sirius Canada will not get all of the US channels. From http://www.siriusbackstage.com/:

Sirius Canada lineup/sub price announced!

Sirius Canada announced they will carry 100 channels, up from the 80 previously announced. Channels will include 60 music channels, Martha, Cosmo, Raw Dog, Laugh Break, OutQ, and the following 10 Canadian Channels(5 french; 4 english; 1 multilingual):

CBC Radio One - Canada's top-rated radio news and information source, featuring national and international headlines, in-depth business, political and arts reports and award-winning documentaries.

CBC Radio 3 - dedicated to Canada's burgeoning indie music and culture scene and the place to discover the best in new Canadian music first.

Iceberg Radio - commercial free Canadian Rock provided by Standard Broadcasting and programmed by leading Canadian music programmer Liz Janik.

Hardcore Sports Radio - Canadian sports news and talk provided by Score Media delivers sports information to the Canadian sports fan 24-7.

Première Plus - A Radio-Canada channel providing French language daily reports and magazines covering news, current affairs and culture at home and abroad.

Infoplus - All French language news 24 hours a day, combining the best of Radio-Canada and public broadcasters from around the world, including Radio France Internationale.

bandeapart - a Radio-Canada channel dedicated to the best emerging Francophone pop, rock, electronica, hip-hop, punk and world music.

Rock Velours - A French-language channel playing the best Canadian soft rock provided by Astral.

Energie(2) - A French-language channel playing pop, modern rock and urban music in both French and English provided by Astral.

RCI Plus - Radio Canada International programming for Canadians in English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, Russian, Ukrainian and Mandarin, which will be enhanced by programs from around the globe.

Interestingly, Stern does not seem to be included. It is not known whether that is a mistake in the press release, or if he will not be on the Canadian lineup.

Sirius Canada will start with a sub price of $14.99CAN/month, and is expected to launch next month. Futureshop is currently taking preorders, and Best Buy, the Source, and others will be selling receivers by the time service launches next month.

Sirius Canada website:
http://www.sirius-canada.ca/Home-e.htm

 

[scsatdude]

Excellent news. Now I just have to find a broker to handle the address issue.

 

[mwgiii]

The rumor right now is that the US Sirius customers will get all of the Canadian channels.

If that happens, there is no need for a broker.