Official: XM to raise prices, charge extra for online streaming

[LordJezo]

http://www.orbitcast.com/archives/rumor-price-increases-to-come-for-sirius-xm.html


According to this person, the multiple receiver radio is going to increase in price from $6.99/month to $8.99/month, starting in March.

Additionally, he reported that online listening will no longer be free (except for Lifetime Subscribers). The online packages will cost $2.99/month for most packages ("Mostly Music" or "Family Pack" subscribers will have to pay $8.99/month, according to this person).

Ouch.

[Misteriosa]

fuuuuuuck!

i do almost all of my listening online b/c my new windows dont let the signal thru :( more and more it seems that the buddays are the only thing keeping me with this xm sub.

[ScottFromGA]

I'm so close to cancelling...the prices go up, I fear that I might be listening through Paltalk.


assuming Paltalk will still be allowed to stream.

[IamFogHat]

Yeah, this merger was a great idea.

Cocksuckers.

[~Katja~]

what happened to the a la carte programming they first talked about?
I wish I could only pay online and drop the rest... though I do listen to 3 channels in the car... if I could reduce my subscription to those channels I would be happy.

[biggestmexi]

I'm so close to cancelling...the prices go up, I fear that I might be listening through Paltalk.


assuming Paltalk will still be allowed to stream.

Yeah. We know how Mel feels on sharing. :thumbdown:

[KingGeno]

Raising the price AND adding a 3 bucks a month charge to online stream totally blows. Sounds like these assholes don't have a clue what to do anymore. The "best of sirius" package is complete garbage shit, specially with Stern talking about leaving in two years. What will they have then?

I'm close to canceling also. This is ridiculous. They never listen to their customers anyway, so it doesn't surprise me.

[disneyspy]

ive had xm for a year,dont listen to anything but 202 now,noon to three,i'd pay a dollar a day for it so im gettin a bargain

[dino_electropolis]

Makes smart business sense. Your company is facing serious financial issues, due to (presumably) a lack of subs, and so you go and drive away the idiots who have paid for years to support this experiment. And in an economic crisis, no less.

How about cuttin some of the fat? (Yeah, you know what show I'm talkin about)

[KingModem]

Fuck it. Im cancelling my two subs.
I purchase R&F through Audible for 35 dollars a year, and that seems like all I want to pay for anymore.
New music channels suck. They got rid of Fungus. Im out.

[KingGeno]

How about cuttin some of the fat? (Yeah, you know what show I'm talkin about)


Oh don't be so mean. ERock works somwhat hard, and does provide good radio at times.

[Yuppie_Scum]

I've been very close to cancelling my subscription as well. I only got XM for Ron & Fez so it's really not worth the money. This would be the last straw.

What's the deal with audible? You can buy podcasts of the show for a year for $35? If that's right I may cancel whether they raise prices or not.

[ToiletCrusher]

I would cancel and move "underground".

Last time I threatened to cancel they gave me 3 months free.

[LordJezo]

Pretty cool:

http://www.audible.com/adbl/site/products/ProductDetail.jsp?productID=RT_RFEZ_999993&BV_UseBVCookie=Yes

Anyone know how fast it's updated?

[Freitag]

I'm so close to cancelling...the prices go up, I fear that I might be listening through Paltalk.


assuming Paltalk will still be allowed to stream.

Paltalk is about 2.99/month.

I cancelled one of my radios, and if they do charge for streaming, then I'm cancelling best of Sirius. I don't listen to Best of Sirius that much anyway, but I do stream a lot more.

[KingModem]

Pretty cool:

http://www.audible.com/adbl/site/products/ProductDetail.jsp?productID=RT_RFEZ_999993&BV_UseBVCookie=Yes

Anyone know how fast it's updated?

The show is usually uploaded by the time I leave work (4:30pm Central Time). There are some hiccups, but for the most part, it is worth it.

[badorties]

on the other side, my wife has sirius and it's sucked hard since the merger

it seems all the the music stations de-evolved into just garbage, and have become uninteresting

i bought it as a gift for my wife, and she loves stern, but she's growning weary of this sub-par product -- now they're raising the price and taking away the on-line stream

really disappointed

[Liverspot]

I do 90% of my listening online and my tuner rarely leaves 202. If they charge extra for streaming I will probably cancel and go the Audible route.

[sailor]

what happened to the a la carte programming they first talked about?
I wish I could only pay online and drop the rest... though I do listen to 3 channels in the car... if I could reduce my subscription to those channels I would be happy.

you can have anonline-only account.

[~Katja~]

you can have an online-only account (https://xmro-secure.xmradio.com/xstream/api/show_trial_form.jsp?standalone=true).

that link doesn't lead me to that info but if that's the case then I might just do that, go back to cd's for the car and online streaming which is what I use at home and at work

[sailor]

that link doesn't lead me to that info but if that's the case then I might just do that, go back to cd's for the car and online streaming which is what I use at home and at work

try here (http://www.xmradio.com/shop/index.xmc#listenwhile=online;view=radios). i think the other was trying to link to my account. (if it doesn't work, go to xmradio.com, then shop, then online only.)

[badorties]

leading up to the merger, mel really made it sound like the cost would be $10 and you could get everything

[~Katja~]

try here (http://www.xmradio.com/shop/index.xmc#listenwhile=online;view=radios). i think the other was trying to link to my account. (if it doesn't work, go to xmradio.com, then shop, then online only.)

it says "$7.99 / month for unlimited listening online"
there are no options for less of a fee... so I bet if they begin to charge you for online they will add 2-3 bucks to the "online only" fee as well.

[sailor]

it says "$7.99 / month for unlimited listening online"
there are no options for less of a fee... so I bet if they begin to charge you for online they will add 2-3 bucks to the "online only" fee as well.

i actually know a few folks who listen online only and the price was always 6.99 a month. i guess this is the new increased price at 7.99

makes sense to charge for online, even though i don't like it at all. you can share your password with a bunch of people and they can listen for free. or so i've heard.

[~Katja~]

i actually know a few folks who listen online only and the price was always 6.99 a month. i guess this is the new increased price at 7.99

makes sense to charge for online, even though i don't like it at all. you can share your password with a bunch of people and they can listen for free. or so i've heard.

but can they stream it at the same time? I didn't think that was possible.

[Dash77]

That's bullshit, there really fucking us over now..

[sailor]

but can they stream it at the same time? I didn't think that was possible.

never had any problem streaming from one account in multiple locations at once. i will say no more on the matter.

[IMSlacker]

but can they stream it at the same time? I didn't think that was possible.

Yeah, my wife and I use the same account to stream online all the time.

[meanmrbill]

more and more it seems that the buddays are the only thing keeping me with this xm sub.
The buddays are the only reason I keep mine.

[OGC]

If these price increase rumors are true (and probably even if they aren't), anyone who thinks that they will be able to listen for free via paltalk for much longer is crazy.

It would seem that paltalk show streaming would be pretty easy to eliminate. One call from the sirius/xm lawyers to the paltalk lawyers is all it will take.

My listening habits will change too if these rumors are true. I'll probably still keep my MyFi but the other radios around the house will be canceled.

[Death Metal Moe]

Well let's see.

I pay $15 a month for a sub that I really only use for online listening as I play computer games or just surf the net.

Then I have 3 subs I pay for my family that they acutally use their receivers.

It all comes out to about $40 bucks total.

With the new system I'd add $3 a month for my main sub I use online listening for and $2 a month each additional sub, for a total of $9 extra a month, bringing my total close to $50.

If these changes take effect I'll drop one of the subs and see who in my family actually wants to keep their receiver. Then I'll add online services to one of the existing and just use the feed to hear O&A and Ron and Fez replays.

I've kinda been on the fence with just canceling my radio sub and using one of my family member's online feature, but I guess they got smart.

[FezsAssistant]

Bunch of penny pinchers on this site. Way to support the buddays.

[Hottub]

Bunch of penny pinchers on this site. Way to support the buddays.

Hey. Times are tough. My 3 subs are already on the short list to be chopped.

I think the loss in revenue due to cancellations will be greater than the profits gained by raising rates. Think aboot that, Mel.

You wanna help The Buddays, make a call to the Sirius bean counters and make sure there is no rate increase.

[boosterp]

I went from 3 subs to none when Sirius took over. I recently only activated one in my truck that I primarily drive. The rest are collecting dust in storage.

I listen through Napster, PalTalk, and Audible. Sirius higher ups can go fuck themselves.

[underdog]

Bunch of penny pinchers on this site. Way to support the buddays.

Seriously.

A company that is losing money decides to charge more to attempt to make money, and people think this a bad idea? Without the merger, both companies would probably be gone by now (or closer than they already are).

If everyone cancels, you really think the buddays are going to have a place to broadcast from? Or a medium to do so on?

[STC-Dub]

Not happy about it but I need my Ron and Fez and my online access so I will have to deal with it.

[Death Metal Moe]

Seriously.

A company that is losing money decides to charge more to attempt to make money, and people think this a bad idea? Without the merger, both companies would probably be gone by now (or closer than they already are).

If everyone cancels, you really think the buddays are going to have a place to broadcast from? Or a medium to do so on?

A company that promised MORE during the lying asshat's meetings with our government to get the merger put through? A company that just killed off anything they could that had any XM in it thereby showing us it was a hostile take over not a merger. A company that just doesn't get 202 at all and is taking away their studio it took many long months to get out of XM in the 1st place? A company that has jocks blabbing for fucking minutes at a time when we just want music instead of factoids and old top 40 rundowns from decades ago? A company that thinks raising rates in the middle of a serious ecinomic crisis is just dandy?

Yea, I'm all for that company.

And Ron and Fez are the best. If don't wish that XM/Sirius goes out of business but if it does, and it's looking like it will, our Buddays will find work somewhere. They're that damn good.

[underdog]

A company that promised MORE during the lying asshat's meetings with our government to get the merger put through? A company that just killed off anything they could that had any XM in it thereby showing us it was a hostile take over not a merger. A company that just doesn't get 202 at all and is taking away their studio it took many long months to get out of XM in the 1st place? A company that has jocks blabbing for fucking minutes at a time when we just want music instead of factoids and old top 40 rundowns from decades ago? A company that thinks raising rates in the middle of a serious ecinomic crisis is just dandy?

Yea, I'm all for that company.

And Ron and Fez are the best. If don't wish that XM/Sirius goes out of business but if it does, and it's looking like it will, our Buddays will find work somewhere. They're that damn good.

I agree with everything you said, but, what did you expect?

[TripleSkeet]

I just read an article in December where Sirius/XM was one of the companies they expect to be out of business by the summer and bought up by another media company. It doesnt surprise me they are going to start using desperate measures.

[JohnGacysCrawlSpace]

Bunch of penny pinchers on this site. Way to support the buddays.

Some of us own their virtually worthless stock....:wallbash:

[nukinfuts]

I have three receivers and never listen online even though it's free.I do the annual payment and it's less money for that annual payment than it is for one month of my cable/phone/internet bill. I am in my car probably 40 hours a week so I listen to xm more than I watch TV. I would pay more but don't tell the asses at sirius that. I can't go back to crappy FM radio. In fact I have one car I don't drive often at all because we don't have the xm installed in it yet. That's how much I hate regular radio now. Just think of all the useless things you pay for like food and your mortgage or rent and cut back on those. Cancelling subs just means shows like ron and fez get the boot cause they can't and even if they could they wouldn't boot Stern who they are paying millions of dollars for what I hear amounts to a show full of nothing.

[Fez4PrezN2008]

Shit, I had no idea you could get them on audible for $35/yr - can you download that to your ipod?

Hmmmm $35 for audible or 318 shares of SIRI.... decisions, decisions...

[Knowledged_one]

Bunch of penny pinchers on this site. Way to support the buddays.

well since you have so much money and are so critical of us penny pinchers im sure you wouldnt have a problem paying this extra money for all of us here since you know it would be to support r&f

[KingModem]

I am new to Ron and Fez since they came to XM. I think they are the more entertaining than most of the shit that I watch/listen to on a regular basis.

I fear that they will be gone soon due to whatever circumstance, and I need to be reassured that us that are outside of the Tri-State area (NY, NJ, CT; since Dave thinks that is the ONLY tri-state area in the country) can listen to them in their new landing.

Otherwise, Ill have to lobby for KTLK AM-1500 Minneapolis/St Paul can pick up the simulcast in the future.

[hammersavage]

The great part about Ron and Fez, and in particular this message board, is that wherever they go, even if it is off of satellite and out of your market, there are enough people on the underground to make sure you hear them if you really want to.

[KingModem]

The great part about Ron and Fez, and in particular this message board, is that wherever they go, even if it is off of satellite and out of your market, there are enough people on the underground to make sure you hear them if you really want to.

I knew Obama would bring something to the table!
http://www.adpulp.com/archives/2008/02/26/BARACK-hope-POSTER.jpg

[Radioguy]

Technically, this only applies to Sirius so far. I haven't yet heard confirmation that this will happen to XM as well. Their call centers are still separate as far as I know, and maybe this policy hasn't been decided on for them.

Either way, I have to re-sub in may or june, and if this does apply to my re-up sub, or even to my current one before then, it will make me think twice...even at $77 a year.

[boosterp]

I can not listen to regular terrestrial radio any longer so if something happened I guess I'll be downloading from Audible and MP3s from other sources to listen to them.

[Death Metal Moe]

I hate to be a party pooper, but if you think Mel is going to allow Paltalk and Audible to go on much longer you're mistaken. If he can, he's going to make everyone who wants this content pay him directly. They took 202 off the satellite TV's, I'm sure Paltalk is next. Audible won't be far behind unless they signed a long contract with XM.

[S0S]

Sirius XM will be charging more for services that you maybe using now:

The online feed will no longer be free as Sirius XM will start charging for the online stream at $2.99 a month for non-lifetime subscribers and increasing the price for additional radios from $6.99 to $8.99 a month starting on March 11th, 2009.

You can lock-in the price but not the content for 3 years.

Sirius XM Customer Service
1-800-XM-RADIO

XM Satellite Radio Inc.
P.O. Box 33174
Detroit, MI 48232

Online support:
listenercare@xmradio.com


The New Sirius XM Way: Less Service, Higher Prices (http://idolator.com/5135623/the-new-sirius-xm-way--less-service-higher-prices)
Sirius XM Jacking Up the Price? (http://www.electronichouse.com/article/sirius_xm_jacking_up_the_price/C157)
Sirius XM price increases confirmed: extra stations $9 as of March 11th (http://www.slashgear.com/sirius-xm-price-increases-confirmed-extra-stations-9-as-of-march-11th-2131391/)
Is Sirius XM About To Raise Rates On Its Customers? (http://consumerist.com/5135330/is-sirius-xm-about-to-raise-rates-on-its-customers)
Sirius XM to charge for online radio, more? (http://www.electronista.com/articles/09/01/20/sirius.xm.price.hike.rumor/)


:thumbdown:

[Mullenax]

Not happy about it but I need my Ron and Fez and my online access so I will have to deal with it.

x2
Besides... You can't call in if you aren't listening live.

[OGC]

I hate to be a party pooper, but if you think Mel is going to allow Paltalk and Audible to go on much longer you're mistaken. If he can, he's going to make everyone who wants this content pay him directly. They took 202 off the satellite TV's, I'm sure Paltalk is next. Audible won't be far behind unless they signed a long contract with XM.

I tend to think that the Audible might actually continue since it is a source of income to Sirius/XM, but like I mentioned before, the paltalk stream will end sooner than later.

[Don Stugots]

IM from Sirius/XM:

Go screw

[Andy1807]

here's one for you:

I've been a subscriber since '03, pay 12.95 a month or so, I always knew I could get a better deal but didn't care enough to haggle.

My buddy bought a new truck. Listened to the 3 months free and then decided not to continue service. They called him and called him lowering their offers until he said yes. He's getting XM and Best of Sirius for $73/year.

[Freitag]

I'm not going to go on a tirade like I did last a few years ago about this. But some people are right - SiriusXM is a company that is in trouble, and they have to get money in order to stay alive. This isn't like fat cats living high on the hog.

I had two subs for a MyFi and a SkyFi. I realized I was wasting money, especially since they were both plug and play. So I reduced my sub down to one and carried the unit in and out of my house.

I had gotten best of Sirius but I'm not that impressed. With these changes, I'm going to get rid of Best of Sirius and just do online with my radio sub.

Underground back in the day was different because you couldn't hear R&F in NYC. If you underground it now, it is stealing. I know times are tough, but if you have one less Starbucks coffee or one less fast food meal, you can support the buddies and be healthier at the same time.

36/year isn't that much if I want to keep the company afloat.

[Shudder]

That sucks..

Been paying for years.. I would drop it but my girl's on my sub, though only at 6.99. So I guess they're keeping their promise of not raising the regular sub above $13.. they're just screwing over everyone else.

You fire half the staff, keep all the revenue, and it's not enough?

[Hottub]

If you want to settle for them nickle and diming you every couple of months just to keep their shitty corporation afloat, that is your call.
At some point you've got to say enough is enough.

[ANC]

Hoping an annoucement comes out:

"Don't Believe The Hype"
http://www.flypaperblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/flava-flav.jpg

[oldladyfacepuncher]

I thought one of the merger conditionals was that they can't raise prices for a year.

[Death Metal Moe]

I thought one of the merger conditionals was that they can't raise prices for a year.

I think they're trying to get around that promise by adding the online fee and messing with the additional subs on your account.

I guess it's a loophole they're hoping they won't get sued for.

[JustJon]

This is so fucked up. I don't have an xm radio since mine was stolen, and I only use the online for the virus. This makes me want to just get a family member to add xm to their plan for $3 a month because I don't want to pay $13 a month for just the two shows.

[Hepcat22]

I'll pay the increase. I just hope they stay in business since XM is a bright spot in my life.

I have three units; one in my den hooked into my main McIntosh stereo system and a little FM generator that sends the XM signal all over my house and yard. I have the Polk reference tuner in my bedroom where I listen with earphones late at night. And the third one is a new Inno that I take in my car and to the weekend condo, and to the beach condo - even took it on a caribbean cruise ship and it picked up the buddays all the way down through the Bahamas to the Cuba Windward Passage. And got the signal back after we left the Panama Canal and got back up along the Guatemala coast. Amazing.

Never have listened online but I do get Sirius music channels on my DishNetwork TV package.

[KingModem]

I'll pay the increase. I just hope they stay in business since XM is a bright spot in my life.

I have three units; one in my den hooked into my main McIntosh stereo system and a little FM generator that sends the XM signal all over my house and yard. I have the Polk reference tuner in my bedroom where I listen with earphones late at night. And the third one is a new Inno that I take in my car and to the weekend condo, and to the beach condo - even took it on a caribbean cruise ship and it picked up the buddays all the way down through the Bahamas to the Cuba Windward Passage. And got the signal back after we left the Panama Canal and got back up along the Guatemala coast. Amazing.

Never have listened online but I do get Sirius music channels on my DishNetwork TV package.

Sounds like a price increase is the LEAST of your worries....

[OGC]

I'll pay the increase. I just hope they stay in business since XM is a bright spot in my life.

I have three units; one in my den hooked into my main McIntosh stereo system and a little FM generator ....

Which FM generator do you have that works so well ? I've been thinking of getting one since the ones in the XM units suck.

[Misteriosa]

booooo...

Confirmed: Sirius Radio Raising Rates March 11

Sirius Radio customer service reps are now telling subscribers that the rumored rate hike is indeed going to happen. This means, at the very least:


$2 increase for additional subs
$2.99 fee for internet radio service
However, all internet subs will now include the 128k feed
Reps are telling customers to lock in their rates with new contracts now so they can get the current cheaper rate for the next 3 years.

http://consumerist.com/5136200/confirmed-sirius-radio-raising-rates-march-11

[Booze train to miami]

booooo...



http://consumerist.com/5136200/confirmed-sirius-radio-raising-rates-march-11

Aaaaaa Booooo.

my girl talked me out of cancelling. i locked in a year under the current rates- you get to keep online streaming free if you do so.

By the time the year is up - who knows if the company or even 202 (1 of the few reasons I have xm) will be around.

[jimmyolsenblues]

I'm so close to cancelling...the prices go up, I fear that I might be listening through Paltalk.


assuming Paltalk will still be allowed to stream.


i assume they will ban paltalk streaming.....they are so money hungry....and not treating loyal customers to discounts...

[Hepcat22]

Which FM generator do you have that works so well ? I've been thinking of getting one since the ones in the XM units suck.


This one on the link. (When I first got it I wasn't impressed with the range but I read on a tech board that you could take the back off and turn up the gain screw on the upper right. It works great).


http://www.ccrane.com/radios/fm-transmitters/fm-transmitter.aspx

[Freitag]

i assume they will ban paltalk streaming.....they are so money hungry....and not treating loyal customers to discounts...

Loyal customer discounts are for companies that are doing well.

To quote Maximus, are you not entertained?

[Serpico1103]

This is so fucked up. I don't have an xm radio since mine was stolen, and I only use the online for the virus. This makes me want to just get a family member to add xm to their plan for $3 a month because I don't want to pay $13 a month for just the two shows.

Just to be clear, you don't pay for the show?

[JustJon]

Just to be clear, you don't pay for the show?

I was on a family plan, since my parents have xm units. When my radio was stolen, we reported it and canceled that radio, but I kept using the online stream and still haven't replaced that radio.

[Serpico1103]

I was on a family plan, since my parents have xm units. When my radio was stolen, we reported it and canceled that radio, but I kept using the online stream and still haven't replaced that radio.

Its quite a bargain, for the amount of hours of entertainment you get per week. But, I am sure Sirius will continue to be able to air the buddies when they aren't making any money.

[vegasbob]

Fuck, Fuck, Fuckitty, Fuck.

Hoo-hoo, I'm still rich bitch.

I have 2 subs & I pay about $20 a month. Plus I have XM on the Blackberry for $7.99.

Fuck these goons.

[Bob Impact]

So wait, I have two radios, one in my car and one is Sarah's. I don't get anything extra (best of Sirius, etc)... Does this effect me? If I have to pay extra AGAIN for what I have now they've lost a subscriber since the launch.

[K.C.]

I got the SkyFi deal MyRadiostore was offering a little while back where you get the home dock with built in speakers, with the car kit and the unit for like $99.

So, since I"ve got that home dock, I never listen online anymore anyway. I can afford to let that go.

I get people being annoyed, because of how the economy is, but this company is really hanging by a thread.

I don't know that this is really going to help them economically in the long run, but it's probably a desperate gamble.

[evil6]

For people like me who mostly listen online and stay up way late to catch replays, I'd gladly pay a bit more if the online service included all the channels you get on the tuners. I'd like to listen to CNBC, Bloomberg, and other talk stations. I'll gladly cancel the car receiver go online streaming full time.

I do have to say that since the format of the music channels changed to mostly the same top songs in the genre played over and over again, I find myself listening to only the O&A XM show and R&F show. It all sounds more and more like FM radio to me. I don't care for any of the Sirius channels.

For music it's winamp/shoutcast, back to buying mp3s from amazon, itunes, and used CDs on ebay.

[NadBatter]

IS it wrong to assume we can SUE XM/Sirius for multple facts Mel lied flat out to FCC about keep our separate subs seperate like the good ole days and also in fact lower rates / offering a al-carte programming.

Personally I don't see how Sirus will survive another year in this shit hole of a economy.
Future of the 2 shows is Web casting its clear as day.. Hell Ill pay a decent amount for a subscirption.

IDEa here. Revision3.com check it out. It has all the old people from TechTV / ZD TV before Comcast Turned into that G4 Monstrocity. This is how the show should be marketed also video cast as well.

Fuck XM FUCK SIRIUS. For Christ Sakes Opie and Anthony Fuck up and cause some hulla aboo to get your contracts incinerated. !!!~! Same with ron and Fez. Im tired of being deep dicked by these fucking companies. :nono::nono::nono::nono::nono::nono::nono::nono::n ono::nono::nono::nono::nono::nono::nono::nono::non o::nono::nono::nono::nono::nono::nono::nono::nono: :furious::furious:

[nukinfuts]

Actually someone told me today that XM had accidentally cancelled their service in the middle of a years paid sub and when they called to complain they gave him like 6 months free. This was post merger so maybe right now they are like every company right now in the great depression...they want to keep you as a customer so they will offer you a deal if you threaten to go away. Either that or they will just tell you to go away. I have a feeling new subscribers can get a better deal than those of us who have been there since the olden days of XM receivers with antenna's that you could cook an egg on.

[Dan 'Hampton]

I'm planning on canceling my reciever and just get the online to record the shows.

[Dell]

I'm planning on canceling my reciever and just get the online to record the shows.

How do you record the online show? I would love to do that.

[PapaBear]

$2 for additional subs... Does the first radio still cost the same?

[LordJezo]

Wow, so it's confirmed.

I am getting kind of scared about canceling, I guess it's because I have had it with me for so many years that's it a part of my every day life.

How hard is XM withdrawal?

All I do is listen online. I almost canceled when they raised prices the last time but this looks to finally do it.

Once the emails go out to everyone I'll call and take myself off auto renew. The merger of the channels killed every music station that I listened to and I only use it now for talk radio. Not even at home to I play music online off of it, instead I use Slacker or random Winamp stations.

:(

[Dan 'Hampton]

How do you record the online show? I would love to do that.

totalrecorder.com

It's not that i can't afford to pay for a reciever and a online sub but when i'm at work i listen to the last days show on my ipod. I'm about to go HD so i'm going to end up with a larger cable bill, why not play it smart and consolidate my expenses?

[aceofspades7]

3 bucks additional to listen to ron & fez at work is a no brainer to me... that being said it seems like sirius/xm is in a really bad place - i hope they don't go out of business - can't imagine going back to terrestrial radio... in nyc the radio is ok, but in dc it is horrific...

[nukinfuts]

Wow, so it's confirmed.

I am getting kind of scared about canceling, I guess it's because I have had it with me for so many years that's it a part of my every day life.

How hard is XM withdrawal?

All I do is listen online. I almost canceled when they raised prices the last time but this looks to finally do it.

Once the emails go out to everyone I'll call and take myself off auto renew. The merger of the channels killed every music station that I listened to and I only use it now for talk radio. Not even at home to I play music online off of it, instead I use Slacker or random Winamp stations.

:(
If you want to know how hard xm withdrawl is just take a morning and listen to your local morning radio. Paying more for satellite won't seem so bad.

[Drunk Dialer]

Audible is the way to go. If you get one of the monthly listener packages you can get the show and an audio book or two per month at a pretty fair price. Or just pay $35 for a full year of the show. The download is available shortly after the program airs (same day)... you're not listening live, but you're not listening to ANY commercial breaks.

I canceled the subscription for my XM months ago... once I realized I almost NEVER tuned my car's audio system to XM. It's not like I'd use it for music with the poor audio quality. It doesn't even seem to be CD quality. F*** XM.

[Dell]

Audible is the way to go. If you get one of the monthly listener packages you can get the show and an audio book or two per month at a pretty fair price. Or just pay $35 for a full year of the show. The download is available shortly after the program airs (same day)... you're not listening live, but you're not listening to ANY commercial breaks.

I canceled the subscription for my XM months ago... once I realized I almost NEVER tuned my car's audio system to XM. It's not like I'd use it for music with the poor audio quality. It doesn't even seem to be CD quality. F*** XM.

I'm going to my Inno only (cancel both vehicle radios) and listen to the shows a day later (do that a lot now). If I find that I am only listening to R&F (close to that now), Audible is a no brainer. I sure don't want to listen to my local market, but I hate being jerked around like this. :wallbash:

[ToiletCrusher]

Audible is the way to go. If you get one of the monthly listener packages you can get the show and an audio book or two per month at a pretty fair price. Or just pay $35 for a full year of the show. The download is available shortly after the program airs (same day)... you're not listening live, but you're not listening to ANY commercial breaks.

I canceled the subscription for my XM months ago... once I realized I almost NEVER tuned my car's audio system to XM. It's not like I'd use it for music with the poor audio quality. It doesn't even seem to be CD quality. F*** XM.


Impressive first post. Feel free to be more liberal with your profanity. You will offend no one here!

[Kilgores Feet]

Audible is the way to go. If you get one of the monthly listener packages you can get the show and an audio book or two per month at a pretty fair price. Or just pay $35 for a full year of the show. The download is available shortly after the program airs (same day)... you're not listening live, but you're not listening to ANY commercial breaks.

I canceled the subscription for my XM months ago... once I realized I almost NEVER tuned my car's audio system to XM. It's not like I'd use it for music with the poor audio quality. It doesn't even seem to be CD quality. F*** XM.

This is what I was thinking of doing. I can't really listen live anyway. I have to work during the day so I get maybe the start of the show at lunch.
Either that or online only. But, as Lord Jezo pointed out, the music stations seem to be pretty lacking anymore - at least the ones I listened to.
35 bucks for a year is really cheap. Cheaper than what I paid on my own for the old SU when they were on JFK.
I didn't know that Audible got the full show. I thought they just got best-of picks.

[LordJezo]

Does anyone know if R&F get any cut of the Audible subscriptions or does it simply go straight to Sirius?

[ecobag2]

Is this right? -

1. there's an increase for those w/ multiple receivers.

2. There's a new fee for online streaming

But if you own one receiver, then you're just out the streaming - price is the same?

[bentcorner]

Will the two companies -- XM and Sirius -- ever truly merge?

They are still running them as two separate companies.

[Kilgores Feet]

Does anyone know if R&F get any cut of the Audible subscriptions or does it simply go straight to Sirius?

They get paid by Sirius, correct?
Isn't that six of one?

I mean, why not buy the audible one-year subscription and then send 10 dollars to Ron and Fez each? How much of your single subscription money do they see now?

This seems like a really strange way to look at it - even for you.

[Fez4PrezN2008]

Audible is the way to go. If you get one of the monthly listener packages you can get the show and an audio book or two per month at a pretty fair price. Or just pay $35 for a full year of the show. The download is available shortly after the program airs (same day)... you're not listening live, but you're not listening to ANY commercial breaks.

I canceled the subscription for my XM months ago... once I realized I almost NEVER tuned my car's audio system to XM. It's not like I'd use it for music with the poor audio quality. It doesn't even seem to be CD quality. F*** XM.
If XM were smart THEY would be the ones to sell the podcast/download version on xmradio.com so that way they would not have to only get a cut from Audible. I just paid my XM quarterly bill so they got me til March at least. XM, you need more options for us. Where's ala cart that was promised? How bout something like XM on demand so you could listen anytime?

[Bossanova]

I cancelled my 3 subs last year becasue I never got to listen to the show live and the music sucks. I have had the on line deal, but that looks to be going up as well. I think I am done with XM. I barely listen when I am home and they just keep fucking their customers. Audible sounds like the option

[aquamonkey]

I had 4 radios before I heard this....now I've got 3. I'll most likely cancel the service in my car in a few months and just keep my Inno radios. That will get me down to 2.

Thanks for the tip on the Audible.com 12-month membership. I signed right up. The sounds quality is OK, but not as good as if I recorded it myself on the Inno.

I think this is a poor strategy all around by Mel "The Man Who Killed XM" Karmazin. You'd think that those of us with extra radios would be the kind of customers they'd try to keep happy, not stick it to.

Whatever. I'm done with most all of XM anyway. The Ron and Fez show is the only reason I really kept my subscription going since the merger.

[Gvac]

Since I'm on the road all day, XM has been a Godsend. Not only do I get R&F, but tons of commercial free music channels and Cincinnati Reds games.

It's well worth 13 bucks a month to me, but I also like the convenience of listening online when I'm home.

I'll have to see what the pricing options are.

[LordJezo]

So when is XM going to send out the announcement?

I am all ready to buy a Slacker, subscribe to Audible, and dump XM, just waiting for them to send out the official word.

[CofyCrakCocaine]

Yeah, this merger was a great idea.

Cocksuckers.

Mergers are usually always great ideas

(sarcasm)

[evil6]

So another night where I'm not able to listen to the buddies cause the online server is Kapput again.

Failure of server APACHE bridge:

No backend server available for connection: timed out after 10 seconds or idempotent set to OFF.

and this one

Sorry, an application error has occurred. Please try again later.

:drunk:

[PapaBear]

Try some of THESE (http://ronfez.net/forums/showthread.php?t=76955&highlight=xamp) suggestions.

[LordJezo]

Well I am calling now to let my account expire at the end of the billing cycle.

I feel like I am breaking up with a chick.

[disneyspy]

i just checked with xmradio,i get free online streaming with my radio.its 38 bucks every 3 months,deal?

[oldladyfacepuncher]

i just checked with xmradio,i get free online streaming with my radio.its 38 bucks every 3 months,deal?

Not for long. I got this when I went to listen online earlier.

LOCK IN AND SAVE
On March 11th, we are upgrading our internet listening experience. On your next renewal date you will no longer get free online listening. We want to give you the opportunity to extend your existing radio subscription and will guarantee you free online listening until the end of that new term.
FIND OUT MORE
If you currently have a lifetime subscription you will keep free online listening for this radio plan.

[~Katja~]

I know I saw the offer to renew my subscription which I currently have set up as a monthly auto pay, but it said you can lock in free online streaming with a subscription renewal.
Have to check it out tonight.

[disneyspy]

Not for long. I got this when I went to listen online earlier.

well,hmmmm,that blows,i just go to online and shit

[drusilla]

i can't renew now. i guess i'll have to just listen on paltalk from now on.

[~Katja~]

i can't renew now. i guess i'll have to just listen on paltalk from now on.

why not?

[drusilla]

i'm guessing i'd have to pay now & i have two radios on my sub, so i can't afford it right now. not when i'm only working 10 hours a week. i don't carry balances on my credit cards & only use them when i can pay it all off.

[~Katja~]

i'm guessing i'd have to pay now & i have two radios on my sub, so i can't afford it right now. not when i'm only working 10 hours a week. i don't carry balances on my credit cards & only use them when i can pay it all off.

is that what the deal is? they make you prepay for the entire year?

[drusilla]

i was just guessing. i didn't really bother logging in to deal with it. it's too depressing.

[~Katja~]

i was just guessing. i didn't really bother logging in to deal with it. it's too depressing.

I hear ya , being that I stream all day at work and barely use the radio other than when driving I really need the online stream

[drusilla]

yeah if i was still at my old job in the bronx i'd be all over this cause i streamed all day long.

streaming is just easier than remembering to take the radio out of the car & then dragging the whole radio & speaker all over the apartment.

[KingModem]

My radios have just shut off.
And I am not calling to renew.

Bye, bye XM.

[Drunk Dialer]

The fact that they are removing the streaming from the basic account shows the company is out of touch, desperate, and willing to fleece customers. Charge more for streaming? They're surely not going to get money out of people for listening to music over the net. When services like pandora and finetune (and others) allow people to listen to music for free. Customized radio (for free) is far superior to what they offer. So what they're doing is removing the ease of access to the non-music offerings, and generally making their service less of a value to people interested in those offerings.

A company that offers a discretionary entertainment product pissing off customers during rough economic times. Genius move.

[CruelCircus]

I locked in the 3-year rate when I added Best of Sirius a few months ago. If you can handle the initial hit, the 3 year deal is pretty good ($9.99/month, $12.47 w/ best of Sirius), and the online will stay included.

[~Katja~]

I locked in the 3-year rate when I added Best of Sirius a few months ago. If you can handle the initial hit, the 3 year deal is pretty good ($9.99/month, $12.47 w/ best of Sirius), and the online will stay included.

wouldn't that almost come as close as that life time deal they had out for 399?

[LordJezo]

My Slacker is on the way. That plus R&F downloadables and I should be set.

O/A FM during morning commute, O/A FM streaming from 7 - 9, then Ron and Fez audio for rest of the day pausing as needed for meetings.

MP3 player with podcasts on the drive home and Slacker loaded with custom stations for weekend drives.

I should be okay.

[evil6]

My XM service expires March 11th (the day online streaming is no longer a free part of my package). I'm going to subscribe to the audible yearly R&F package instead.
I can't listen to the show 12 to 3 anyways because I'm at work, and I don't listen to anything else on XM. So switching to audible makes better $$$ sense for me.

[CruelCircus]

wouldn't that almost come as close as that life time deal they had out for 399?

Not sure, didn't run the numbers for that. I don't think the lifetime deal includes best of Sirius, though. I was already part way into a 3 year deal, so they just charged me $130 or so to extend to 3 years from the day I called.

[Hottub]

Decisions, decisions.
I got this email last night.

We are offering select subscribers like you, who have multiple subscriptions, a special opportunity to lock in the current low rate on their additional radio subscriptions.

On March 11, 2009, the monthly rate for your discounted subscriptions will increase from $6.99 per month to $8.99 per month upon renewal.* You can lock in the current discounted monthly rate of $6.99 by choosing longer-term plans - but only if you act quickly.

And if you renew now, you can continue to listen online, FREE for the length of term you choose. Effective March 11, 2009, the online listening platform will be upgraded to a higher quality digital audio and no longer included as part of a base subscription at no charge.

Save with Longer Subscription Plans.
Depending on the Subscription Package and Plan you choose for each radio, you could enjoy an average annual savings of more than $90.00 with two radios on an Annual Plan if you act now. Save even more with two- and three-year plans. Rest assured, any credits on the account from payments made earlier will be applied to your renewal - you'll only be charged the difference.

[IMSlacker]

Decisions, decisions.
I got this email last night.

I got the same email. I'm thinking about calling and threatening to cancel to see what else they'll offer me.

Has anyone else tried the cancellation threat yet?

[Drunk Dialer]

I got the same email. I'm thinking about calling and threatening to cancel to see what else they'll offer me.

Has anyone else tried the cancellation threat yet?

I have to do this with Comcast every 6 months to smack down the price. It takes my $160 monthly bill down to around $100. I wouldn't be surprised if Sirius/XM has "retention" offers, also.

[sailor]

we only have one sub and we received the following email last night:

Because you are a valued customer and you enjoy listening to XM Radio online, we are offering you a special opportunity to continue to listen online at no cost if you renew your subscription now with one of our longer term plans.

On March 11, 2009, the XM Radio Online listening platform will be upgraded to a higher quality digital audio and no longer included as a part of a base subscription at no charge. If you renew now at www.xmradio.com/lockintoday, you can continue to listen online for FREE for the length of term you choose -- but only if you act quickly. Rest assured, any credits on the account from earlier payments made will be applied to your renewal - you'll only be charged the difference.

Act before March 10!
This is your only chance to keep your online listening at no charge. Beginning March 11, if you wish to listen to XM Radio Online, you will need to purchase a supplemental Premium XM Radio Online subscription for $2.99* per month. Your current XM Radio Online listening privileges will be available at no charge until your next renewal date.**

[Radioguy]

It says a current sub keeps the current stream. I also logged in the other day without issue. I have until may or june until I have to resub, and some shit may hit the fan by then, so I'll pass.

[LordJezo]

I have to do this with Comcast every 6 months to smack down the price. It takes my $160 monthly bill down to around $100. I wouldn't be surprised if Sirius/XM has "retention" offers, also.

They have a $77 a year thing they offer if you say you can't afford it and will cancel.

So far my Slacker player has been great for music, don't use XM at all for that anymore, one month left until I run out so the loss of R&F hasn't hit me yet, but I'll get over it after some shakes and cold chills.

[Jughead]

We enjoy the music at home....But I got that email about signing long term contract or lose on line service yesterday...I thought the merger would be a good thing ..I was wrong fuck em........I just hope I stay in demo's with xm.... The demo plan is nice you can turn on any vehicle in stock for 3 months for demo service to show customers.....

[OGC]

It says a current sub keeps the current stream. I also logged in the other day without issue. I have until may or june until I have to resub, and some shit may hit the fan by then, so I'll pass.


Not quite the way I read it. Current subscribers will be able to continue to listen online "
if you renew your subscription now with one of our longer term plans"

I read that that as of March 11, my online feed will stop working unless I call them and extend my term of service. Apparently doing this will lock in the current monthly rates too.

I'm still debating if I will cancel or not.

[Lividspiral]

wasnt one of the arguments mel made to the senate commities in order to get the merger approved that they would not raise prices and the merger would not affect customers? seems like that lasted about 4 months. what a lying cheating piece of shit that guy is. i'm likely going to drop my receiver subscription and pick up the online subscription as i'm not driving a truck anymore but am online listening alot. mel really is a douchebag

[Radioguy]

Not quite the way I read it. Current subscribers will be able to continue to listen online "
if you renew your subscription now with one of our longer term plans"

I read that that as of March 11, my online feed will stop working unless I call them and extend my term of service. Apparently doing this will lock in the current monthly rates too.

I'm still debating if I will cancel or not.

That's the issue. I don't have monthly rates.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but this looks like a generalized email that seems to be phrased as if most recipients may be standard monthly subscribers. I have prepaid for a set time (locked in for a year @ $77) which included the basic stream. With that in mind, the email seems to mean that I have my basic stream until then.

[NewYorkDragons80]

That's the issue. I don't have monthly rates.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but this looks like a generalized email that seems to be phrased as if most recipients may be standard monthly subscribers. I have prepaid for a set time (locked in for a year @ $77) which included the basic stream. With that in mind, the email seems to mean that I have my basic stream until then.

When I went to listen online this week, the message led me to believe that I would continue to get free online listening through the length of my contract. I think that gets me through September of 09. Do I still need to renew before March?

[lleeder]

I have a lifetime membership so fuck y'all.

[sailor]

I have a lifetime membership so fuck y'all.

i was looking on the xm website and could not find this. the site is almost as ponderous as foundry music. do you have any link to the lifetime thingy?

[IMSlacker]

i was looking on the xm website and could not find this. the site is almost as ponderous as foundry music. do you have any link to the lifetime thingy?

I haven't found it either. I think you have to call.

[STC-Dub]

They sent an e-mail about the lifetime subscriptions last month. But $400 is a lot to risk on a company that is very much in debt with a lot of that debt coming due in less than 2 weeks.

[sailor]

They sent an e-mail about the lifetime subscriptions last month. But $400 is a lot to risk on a company that is very much in debt with a lot of that debt coming due in less than 2 weeks.

never got that email. can someone post a link from the email so i can sign up in 15 days?

[~Katja~]

They sent an e-mail about the lifetime subscriptions last month. But $400 is a lot to risk on a company that is very much in debt with a lot of that debt coming due in less than 2 weeks.

especially when "Lifetime" means only the life time of 3 radio devices...

even a one year subscription is risky at that...

[Chob]

I'm a Sirius subscriber and I'll probably end up canceling one sub and getting the internet stream in it's place. I'm also trying to decide if I want to go with Audible.com or Best of XM for Ron and Fez as I'm now streaming through HearUsTalk. $35 for a year sounds like a really good deal as far as Audible goes.

[lleeder]

i was looking on the xm website and could not find this. the site is almost as ponderous as foundry music. do you have any link to the lifetime thingy?

Its 400 for a lifetime membership and 100 more for best of sirius.

[sailor]

Its 400 for a lifetime membership and 100 more for best of sirius.
yes, and how do we get this plan?

[lleeder]

yes, and how do we get this plan?

Call xm and say whats up with that lifetime plan. Thats what I did. I dont have a number since I threw out my old bill. I have to call them too. I signed up for best of sirius since I figured a 100 dollars broken down over a few years was pennies. I still dont recieve those channels on my mifi and its been like 2 months.

[STC-Dub]

1-800XMRADIO should be the number. They do not have any information about the lifetime subsciption online.

[Hottub]

Nexus - Canceled.

My unit $77 for a year.
Chick's unit $19.95 for a year.

It took 2 call transfers and some threatening, but I got the deal!
You have to persist. I've been a subscriber for 4 years, I have 3 subs, etc. But in the end you get what you ask for. "Matthew" can be quite accommodating.

I hope Sirius/XM makes it through the year. At this point, I'm not so sure.

Well, score one for The Tubs.

[~Katja~]

does the 77 deal include online streaming?

[Hottub]

does the 77 deal include online streaming?

It sure does. That was one of the first things I asked aboot.

Also, they ask what you listen to mostly. I plugged the hell out of 202 and Ron& Fez.

[albo60s]

Nexus - Canceled.

My unit $77 for a year.
Chick's unit $19.95 for a year.

It took 2 call transfers and some threatening, but I got the deal!
You have to persist. I've been a subscriber for 4 years, I have 3 subs, etc. But in the end you get what you ask for. "Matthew" can be quite accommodating.

I hope Sirius/XM makes it through the year. At this point, I'm not so sure.

Well, score one for The Tubs.


Well done. Just in time for the bankruptcy.

http://www.reuters.com/article/businessNews/idUSTRE51980920090210?feedType=RSS&feedName=businessNews&rpc=23&sp=true

[Hottub]

I hope Sirius/XM makes it through the year. At this point, I'm not so sure.



Well done. Just in time for the bankruptcy.

http://www.reuters.com/article/businessNews/idUSTRE51980920090210?feedType=RSS&feedName=businessNews&rpc=23&sp=true

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[OGC]

I just got off the phone with SiriusXm.

I started with 4 radios, 2 that are set to expire next month, one that is set to expire in March of next year, and one that expired 2 months ago but for some reason is still working.

I cancelled the expired radio and the one that expires next year. They immediately offered me the $77 rate for those 2 radios which I declined. (this left me with a credit of $73 on my account). I asked them to send me a check for the credit amount which they said they could not do as long as I still have active radios on my account. I then asked if they could offer me the $77 rate to extend the 2 radios that are still active on my account and they said they could only offer that when someone is canceling a radio. I told the guy that I understood that and that I would be calling back next month to cancel my other 2 radios when the subscription runs out on them. I asked if they would THEN offer me the $77 rate and he said he couldn't promise that because this is a special promotion.

He then said "Before you hang up is there anything I can offer you to get you to extend the subscriptions of your 2 active radios ?"

I hemmed and hawed and said " I don't know. You sort of have to tell me if there anything else you can offer me ?"

And he replied " I can offer you a special rate of $77 for a year of service for each radio"

DUH !

I told him that I would think it over and maybe call back. I also told him that if I did not call back, I wanted my account closed when the 2 active radios subscriptions expire and I then want them to send me a check for the balance left on my account.

It should be interesting to see if they contact me in the next month to try and get me to extend.

I also asked what happens if I extend my service and SiriusXm declares bankruptcy. He told me that customer service personel aren't allowed to discuss that with the customers.

[Misteriosa]

i just got my change of rate letter from XM last nite.

im on the phone now with XM to threaten to cancel. waited nine mins to tell someone i want to cancel. she put me on hold again. lets see what happens...

[Misteriosa]

9:26a... i am disconnected!

edit: mind you, moments before that i was given the auto message that all the lines were currently busy due to heavy demand of the best of sirius package.

and i called back and got disconnected again.

[Dan 'Hampton]

9:26a... i am disconnected!

edit: mind you, moments before that i was given the auto message that all the lines were currently busy due to heavy demand of the best of sirius package.

and i called back and got disconnected again.

Yeah I enjoyed that line as well.

[Freitag]

I also asked what happens if I extend my service and SiriusXm declares bankruptcy. He told me that customer service personel aren't allowed to discuss that with the customers.






This is exactly why I am sticking with month-to-month on my package and not prepaying them for anything.

You can't do a chargeback on your credit card with a company that has bankruptcy protection, which is a very risky proposition to give future money to a company that is teetering on the edge like Sirius. I am giving them no contract, no nothing.

[Tallman388]

Yeah I enjoyed that line as well.

Tony Stewart just told me to hang on a little longer, If he knew I was canceling one of my radios he wouldn't feel that way

[nate1000]

does anyone know if the audible 1 year membership is limited to 1 years worth of shows or one year of unlimited access to online content?

[OGC]

9:26a... i am disconnected!

edit: mind you, moments before that i was given the auto message that all the lines were currently busy due to heavy demand of the best of sirius package.

and i called back and got disconnected again.

I find it funny that I heard that "heavy demand" message while I was on hold for a customer service rep AND while I was on hold for one of the "special reps" you have to call if you want to cancel your service. Does that mean they are experiencing heavy demand to cancel the service due to the best of sirius package ?

I just got off the phone after 2 calls, 4 customer reps, 1 "accidental" disconnection, and about an hour and 15 minutes of hold music.

The end result, my 2 radios that were due to expire in a couple of weeks, have been renewed for $77 each (including online access). After figuring in the credit that was on my account from canceling a 3rd radio, the final bill comes to about $54.

I told them to send me a bill and I will send them a check. I don't trust Mel to have my credit card number.

[Fez4PrezN2008]

I did a 180 on this and sucked it up and just re-upped for a year. I didn't pull the I'm gonna cancel card to cust serv to get a discount either. Hopefully it will help keep Ron in cigars and Fez in stents.

[DukeFett]

Does anyone know how much a lifetime sub is going for these days? I know things aren't looking great exactly for the company, but if it's gonna be $120 or something for 1 year, to get a lifetime deal might not be so bad if they go at least a few more years. I honestly don't see the service just disappearing within a year.

[BeerBandit]

Just got the $77 1 year package. Threatened to cancel, they accepted that. Called back complained again, threatened to cancel, then asked if there was someone else who could help me. They transerred me, I complained a little more, threatened to cancel, then they offered me the half price for a year deal.

Also, this is your only chance to get online for free. For one year subs, we'll have to pay the online fee (if there still is one) after the year, regardless if you sign up for another year sub.

[~Katja~]

I locked in the 77 dollar deal last week without much threatening. I went straight to cancellations, explained I was cutting costs and that it was not worth it for only one channel i mainly listen to... she put me on hold and came back with the offer... I told her I might be able to do that...

She suggested me a few channels to listen to, I said that the music ones I used to enjoy since have become sirius channels and the dj's just yapp too much for my taste.. and that I mainly listen to R&F...she asked how about O&A, I said I love them but prefer R&F and would love to see a better replay schedule...

[ANC]

On hold to lock in my rate.

And for the record, the radio "Personalities" they put on to tell you to be patient is infuriating.

[Zorro]

This is exactly why I am sticking with month-to-month on my package and not prepaying them for anything.

You can't do a chargeback on your credit card with a company that has bankruptcy protection, which is a very risky proposition to give future money to a company that is teetering on the edge like Sirius. I am giving them no contract, no nothing.

I think you're wrong. Fed Law says you can dispute a charge if the "goods or services are not delivered" I'm no lawyer, but several years ago when National Airlines went belly up I had tickets for a future flight. AMEX refunded me the money...no problem. At the time they said that's why you should purchases on a credit card.

On a 2 plus 2 equals four note... people here are paying about six bucks a month for service (77/12=6.4), so every one month Sirius is in business it's like you paid for at least two. If you've been doing this a while you might be as they say be acting "pennywise and pound foolish"

[ANC]

OK I gave up on sitting on hold. I refreshed my package online Multi Radio XM Everything which includes free XM Online free.. If they argue, I gots the receipt to prove it.

[midwestjeff]

OK I gave up on sitting on hold. I refreshed my package online Multi Radio XM Everything which includes free XM Online free.. If they argue, I gots the receipt to prove it.

If it makes you feel better, I renewed mine online the other day and
later called to make sure it went through because I am a paranoid ass.

It did. No problem.

[JDE]

I have a membership till Oct of 2010 I think, does that mean I am good to go with the online stuff?

Thank you to whoever answers.


Jason

[OGC]

If it makes you feel better, I renewed mine online the other day and
later called to make sure it went through because I am a paranoid ass.

It did. No problem.

even when I deal with someone on the phone, I call back a few days later to make sure it went through. A few times it hadn't.

[DukeFett]

FYI if anyone's interested since it's not really on the site, an XM only lifetime package is $400+tax. I just got it cause I know I'll have this for a while and I listen online a lot. They offer a 3 year $350 package so this isn't that much more. The XM+Sirius package is $500. I asked what if in the future I wanted sirius, he said you only pay the $100 difference as a one time fee.
So there you go if you're interested in getting that.

[IMSlacker]

Is that for the lifetime of your radio, or the lifetime of you?

[TooLowBrow]

Is that for the lifetime of your radio, or the lifetime of you?

or the life of the company?

[STC-Dub]

I did a 180 on this and sucked it up and just re-upped for a year. I didn't pull the I'm gonna cancel card to cust serv to get a discount either. Hopefully it will help keep Ron in cigars and Fez in stents.

Same here.

[NC Radio Fan]

It's still cheap. I will pay it anytime to hear Ron & Fez.

[DukeFett]

Is that for the lifetime of your radio, or the lifetime of you?

Radio, but you can switch it, I believe there's a fee, but I've read people have been able to just talk their way out of it on the phone.

[ToiletCrusher]

I forgot to update so I can still have online listening. Now, I can't even do that because I don't have my radio ID readily available.

[led37zep]

I forgot to update so I can still have online listening. Now, I can't even do that because I don't have my radio ID readily available.

I've just been too lazy.

[Space Edge]

I'm loving the 128k stream right now :thumbup:

[STC-Dub]

I wouldn't know. My wife renewed our subs yesterday but today it says neither account has online access. I am so pissed right now.

[STC-Dub]

It was actually Monday, but I am still majorly pissed.

[schabadoo]

I wouldn't know. My wife renewed our subs yesterday but today it says neither account has online access. I am so pissed right now.

I renewed and still don't have my online access.

[ANC]

I wouldn't know. My wife renewed our subs yesterday but today it says neither account has online access. I am so pissed right now.

I renewed and still don't have my online access.

x2 :furious:

[BeerBandit]

x2 :furious:
Tues. I fought for my 1year sub and got the $77 deal. I made sure that there would not be an additional charge for the online access. Yesterday morning I could not sign on, called them up. They said that the free online access does not come with the promotional package. I said bullshit. It took 40 minutes, but they gave me my online access at no additional charge.

Bastards.

[OGC]

Tues. I fought for my 1year sub and got the $77 deal. I made sure that there would not be an additional charge for the online access. Yesterday morning I could not sign on, called them up. They said that the free online access does not come with the promotional package. I said bullshit. It took 40 minutes, but they gave me my online access at no additional charge.

Bastards.


I haven't checked my online feed since re-upping. Thanks for the heads up I'll check it out tonight and I assume I'll be calling XM soon after

[Recyclerz]

Sirius XM to stream to IPhone, iPod Touch (http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5i9gPXnScj78XLv7AlGwDIEQeLChgD96SK2A80)

If they get it to work well, this should help a lot.

[STC-Dub]

My wife is good at arguing, I will let her call. We told them we were renewing specifically so we did not have to pay extra for the online.

[underdog]

This should be a poll.

[ANC]

I couldn't get my online to work without the "Your XMRO has been deactivated" message. After waiting for like 40 minutes with Customer Service, they finally told me to click on the "Update Your Radio ID" link, enter the Radio ID and Zip Code, then it worked.. SO if any of you reupped and still have the message give it a shot.

[LordJezo]

Well my sub has expired and online has been turned off.

Unhooked the unit from the car for the first time in years.

Looks kind of strange having an empty spot there, but luckily I am going to fill it with my Slacker player for music and mp3 player for all the podcasts I can handle.

Shouldn't be too bad.

[sailor]

haven't renewed my contract yet. xmro still works for me.