flash2003 Posted March 6, 2005 Report Share Posted March 6, 2005 I just got a letter from XM Radio and they are rasing there rates to 12.95 per month starting April 2 2005. I might just drop it. I think a 3 dollar increase per month is just too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePDB Posted March 6, 2005 Report Share Posted March 6, 2005 I just got a letter from XM Radio and they are rasing there rates to 12.95 per month starting April 2 2005. I might just drop it. I think a 3 dollar increase per month is just too much. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Are you serious???? That' is too much of an increase... I mean, IMO it's not that the 3 dollars is that big of a deal. But what is going to happen the next month, or the month after that... are they going to keep raising prices? That sucks. I like XM but I don't like it THAT much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGIEPSS Posted March 6, 2005 Report Share Posted March 6, 2005 i dont have xm and was considering it but i dont think i will anymore whose to say they wont raise the rates again that is just crazy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattbaer Posted March 6, 2005 Report Share Posted March 6, 2005 If you sign up for a 1 year you can still get it for 9.99 a month. This is off XM's site. XM Expands Basic Service and Introduces New Pricing Effective April 2.Existing & New Subscribers Offered Unique Opportunity to Lock-in Current Rates Since the launch of XM — and particularly during 2004 and 2005 — XM has made dramatic improvements to its channel lineup. To provide you with the best listening experience, XM converted all music channels to 100% commercial-free while adding 50 new channels. XM recently announced an agreement with Major League Baseball to provide play-by-play coverage for every team, all season long, beginning this spring. In addition, we've added nine sports channels dedicated to ACC, PAC-10, and Big Ten college football and basketball, traffic and weather channels covering the top 21 markets, XM Public Radio featuring legendary journalist Bob Edwards and all-new music channels including Starbuck's Hear Music channel. We've also created exclusive music series like Artist Confidential and Then...Again...Live. Beginning April 2, 2005, we will expand the basic service package to include two premium services at no additional charge — the High Voltage channel (previously $1.99/month) and XM Radio Online (previously $3.99/month). The monthly subscription price for our new expanded basic service will increase to $12.95 beginning April 2, 2005. The price change will not affect XM's Family Plan, which allows you to add up to four additional subscriptions for $6.99/month per radio. Until April 2, 2005, we are offering our existing subscribers an opportunity to lock in today's lower monthly rate by selecting a one-year or multi-year pre-paid subscription plan, which provides significant long-term savings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flash2003 Posted March 6, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2005 Its true no bs I think XM radio is going to hurt themselves by this 3 dollar increase. I think more people will drop it then pay 38.85 plus taxes and fees per 3 months. I guess we will see Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cokedrvrbjw Posted March 6, 2005 Report Share Posted March 6, 2005 Pay in advance and its a lot cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBSS Posted March 6, 2005 Report Share Posted March 6, 2005 I just paid for an additional year last week at the present rate. I haven't listened to FM in a year and a half.....I'm never going back. Regular radio sucks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StealthSS Posted March 6, 2005 Report Share Posted March 6, 2005 I pay for 3 radios under the Family Plan. Bought 2 yrs of service in advance, so it will be mid 06 before I have to worry about this. I love XM-totally addicted to it. If you've ever been out in the middle of the desert and heard whats available on the radio, youd be lookin for some kinda sat radio too I think. To me its like when cable tv first came out (it was good at the beginning, right? ) Sirius will increase their price to keep up with this at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterp Posted March 6, 2005 Report Share Posted March 6, 2005 I was pretty bummed to hear about the price increase, because I only listen to a couple of chanels. If they had more alternative content I would pay-up no prob, but $13/mo just to listen to SquiZZ is a lot. If I am going to spend that I might just as well go back to actually buying new CDs! Mr. P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonmalibuss Posted March 6, 2005 Report Share Posted March 6, 2005 I pay for 3 radios under the Family Plan. Bought 2 yrs of service in advance, so it will be mid 06 before I have to worry about this. I love XM-totally addicted to it. If you've ever been out in the middle of the desert and heard whats available on the radio, youd be lookin for some kinda sat radio too I think. To me its like when cable tv first came out (it was good at the beginning, right? ) Sirius will increase their price to keep up with this at some point. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> From what i've heard Sirius is already about $13 a month but they allow you to listen for free on the net! I also pay for 3 recievers with XM and have locked in on the lower rate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cokedrvrbjw Posted March 6, 2005 Report Share Posted March 6, 2005 From what i heard XM has much much more variety, and channels. They just signed a deal with MLB to broadcast every inning of every game!! Thats is Gucking Freat!!! GO SOX! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desrtrat Posted March 6, 2005 Report Share Posted March 6, 2005 there starting to sound like our cable co. thay give you something that not all the people want, but you have to pay for it anyway, then the rates go up and thay say pay up sun shine and bend over, until we up the price again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan06SS Posted March 6, 2005 Report Share Posted March 6, 2005 The reason for the price increase is because of customer "churne"... basically people are bouncing back and forth between Sirius and XM so quickly that neither company has an opprotunity to turn a profit from them. By offering lower rates for a commitment to at least a year the company can start to gauge potential income and expand their services accordingly... Sirius will be doing the same thing in the next few months to get more of their customers on contract. I know this b/c my company does national fulfillment installation for both services. Because w/o a contract neither company has any idea what their projected revenue will be, they have been gunshy about getting new product/services to market... now that they can start to generate projected $$$ figures they will start to expand into all sorts of new features and services... so in essence... the 'rate hike' is a good thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d_a_n_payne Posted March 6, 2005 Report Share Posted March 6, 2005 Im subscribed to both Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewz Posted March 6, 2005 Report Share Posted March 6, 2005 Man, I love XM! can't stand listening to FM radio any more, but a three dollar rise? i dont understand, they are going to push people now to sirus, I have two vehicals which has XM, dont know if it would be worth it now along with the fuel going up also! Sorry, had to vent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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