I was reading over at SirusBackstage and Orbitcast (Sirius linup images and XM lineup images)on the details of the merger and found out a bit more on the proposed pricing structure. I am assuming that lifetime subscribers will get the Sirius Everything package. It looks OK, but I would still like to see some changes like a true a la carte selection process. I also hope this paves the way for other services we pay for like satellite tv, cable tv, and phone services.
The only downside is that new radios are supposedly needed for the a la carte options.
Summary of XM Post-Merger Channel Line Up Proposal
MONTHLY PRICE: MONTHLY PRICE:
OFFERING # CHANNELS CURRENT POST-MERGER
XM Everything** Approx. 170 $12.95 $12.95
A La Carte I* Pick Your Own 50 $12.95 Starting at $6.99
from all but Premium
(Optional: Add a
Channel @ $.25 each;
Add Super Premium
Packages @ $3.00
or $6.00 each)
A La Carte II* Pick Your Own 100
(including some
best of SIRIUS) $25.90*** $14.99
XM Everything & Approx. 180 $25.90*** $16.99
Select SIRIUS**
Family Friendly & Approx. 170 $25.90*** $14.99
Select SIRIUS
Family Friendly Approx. 160 $12.95 $11.95
Mostly Music Approx. 65 $12.95 $9.99
Commercial Free
Music (58)
More Music (5)
Kids (2)
Religion (1)
Emergency &
Weather (1)
News, Sports Approx. 60 $12.95 $9.99
& Talk
News (12)
Sports (10)
Kids (2)
Talk and
Entertainment (15)
Traffic, Weather
and Alerts (21)
Religion (1)
Emergency &
Weather (1)*Available only for subscribers using next generation receivers who select channels via the Internet.
**Consumers may block adult-themed content. Consumers who elect to block adult-themed content will be provided a monthly credit.
***Currently requires two subscriptions.
All content is subject to change from time to time due to contractual relationships with third-party providers and for other reasons.
Summary of SIRIUS Post-Merger Channel Line Up Proposal
MONTHLY PRICE: MONTHLY PRICE:
OFFERING # CHANNELS CURRENT POST-MERGER
SIRIUS Everything ** Approx. 130 $12.95 $12.95
A La Carte I* Pick Your Own 50 $12.95 Starting at $6.99
(Optional: Add a
Channel @ $.25 Each;
Add Super Premium
Packages @ $6.00
or $5.00 Each)
A La Carte II* Pick Your Own 100 $25.90*** $14.99
(Including some
best of XM)
Everything SIRIUS Approx. 140 $25.90*** $16.99
& Select XM**
Family Friendly & Approx. 130 $25.90*** $14.99
Select XM
Family Friendly Approx. 120 $12.95 $11.95
Mostly Music Approx. 65 $12.95 $9.99
Commercial Free
Music (59)
Family and Kids (4)
Religion (3)
Emergency (2)
News, Sports Approx. 50 $12.95 $9.99
& Talk
Sports Channels (8)
Talk and
Entertainment (10)
Family and Kids (4)
Religion (3)
News (13)
Traffic and
Weather (11)
Emergency (2)*Available only for subscribers using next generation receivers who select channels via the Internet.
**Consumers may block adult-themed content. Consumers who elect to block adult-themed content will be provided a monthly credit.
***Currently requires two subscriptions.
All content is subject to change from time to time due to contractual relationships with third-party providers and for other reasons
Additional detail on the packages is attached to this news release and available at either http://www.siriusmerger.com or http://www.xmmerger.com.
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