Maybe Satellite Radio Will Work in Canada
For the most part, I've been solidly on the fence about satellite-radio's chances for success in Canada. Now, I'm leaning towards the service finding a receptive audience. What's changed? Aside from one day last week when Q107 played classic Boston and the Police, I find it difficult to consistently find good music on commercial radio in Toronto where there is, in theory, plenty of choice. So maybe satellite radio will thrive serving people who want choice and commercial-free radio at a reasonable price. That said, I wonder how much of an advantage does Sirius Canada has over XM have given Sirius has the CBC and Howard Stern? (Update: My bad. Sirius is not carrying Howard Stern in Canada. I guess because he insults our Canadian sensibilities - whatever those are!) It will be a good test to see if non-music programming actually makes a difference. By the way, Sirius costs $15.95 a month while XM is $12.95.
December 19th, 2005 at 11:04 am
as I understand it, Sirius Canada is not carrying Howard Stern. so there goes their flagship morning talk draw. guess we're still stuck with Derringer or Dean Blundell in Toronto…yawn.
Sirius Canada at least kept Martha Stewart Living Radio for Canada.
December 19th, 2005 at 2:10 pm
“Letter from Sirius Customer Care - lightning fast response btw, I think I am not the first to ask about Howard”
Original Message Follows:
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I can't seem to find any information on the Sirius Canada website
relating to Howard Stern's Radio show. Is it going to be available in Canada?
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Dear Andrew,
Thank you for writing us about Howard Stern's availability on SIRIUS Canada. We'll be glad to help!
At this time, Howard Stern's channels will not be a part of SIRIUS Canada's initial channel lineup, which has been released and is broadcasting just in time for the holiday season. Once Howard Stern's channels are live in the US in January 2006, they will be reviewed for consideration to be included in future enhancements to SIRIUS Canada?s premium programming offerings.
Make sure to tune into SIRIUS Canada as we bring listeners an unrivaled radio experience, including the broadest selection of 100% commercial-free music, sports, talk and entertainment. With a full 100 channels, SIRIUS Canada will be the most comprehensive satellite radio service in the country. For programming information and updates, please remember to visit us on the web at http://www.siriusradiocanada.com.
I hope this information helps you Andrew. If you have any other questions, please feel free to contact SIRIUS Customer Care. For your convenience, we are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at:
1-888-539-7474
As well as by email at:
http://www.siriuscanada.ca
Sincerely,
Adrian
SIRIUS Customer Care
Did you know that SIRIUS has great money-saving billing options? You can get 1-5 months free depending on the option you choose. Call us at 888-539-SIRIUS (7474) and we?ll help you choose the plan that's right for you!
December 19th, 2005 at 2:34 pm
in other words… “it's included in the U.S., but we're going to charge extra for 'adult content' in Canada once we create sufficient buzz by not carrying it out of the gate.”
December 19th, 2005 at 9:09 pm
Mark,
Thanks,
Im totally bias, but you might want to consider XM. They have more channels currently available in Canada. Also believe me there are alot better alternatives to Stern out there such as Opie and Anthony as well as Ron and Fez. Howards best days are honestly behind him he has definitely lost his edge and Im so glad XM didnt pick him up.
In any event in my opinion is clearly the better service. Sirius is about to lose Fox News as well as NHL next year and XM has both of those. Anyways, check out http://www.xmradio.ca and hope to see you in the XM nation
Michael
http://www.beyondxm.com
January 12th, 2006 at 1:48 pm
http://www.petitiononline.com/sterncan/petition.html
Click the link above to sign a petition. There are over 3,000 names now. Maybe someone at Sirius will wake up.
- Marc