Comments on: Sirius XM Fumbled Channel Merge at the Worst Time http://technologizer.com/2008/11/14/sirius-xm-fumbled-channel-merge-at-the-worst-time/ Reviews, News, and Opinion About Personal Technology by Harry McCracken & Friends Sat, 20 Mar 2010 14:51:15 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Sirius XM Stoops to a New Low: Reinforcing Stereotypes | Technologizer http://technologizer.com/2008/11/14/sirius-xm-fumbled-channel-merge-at-the-worst-time/comment-page-4/#comment-15315 Sirius XM Stoops to a New Low: Reinforcing Stereotypes | Technologizer Wed, 06 May 2009 06:05:35 +0000 http://technologizer.wordpress.com/?p=4000#comment-15315 [...] all:&nbspNews It’s no secret that a lot of satellite radio users are quite unhappy with the merger of Sirius and XM. Sirius XM has taken a beating for its questionable programming decisions, as well as its sometimes [...] [...] all:&nbspNews It’s no secret that a lot of satellite radio users are quite unhappy with the merger of Sirius and XM. Sirius XM has taken a beating for its questionable programming decisions, as well as its sometimes [...]

]]> By: jeo http://technologizer.com/2008/11/14/sirius-xm-fumbled-channel-merge-at-the-worst-time/comment-page-4/#comment-6551 jeo Mon, 22 Dec 2008 19:03:22 +0000 http://technologizer.wordpress.com/?p=4000#comment-6551 1st wave is the worst possible replacement for Fred. I can't complain enough to Sirius XM. Not sure what it would require to bring it back. I assume losing the dj centric 1st Wave would be a money saver. 1st wave is the worst possible replacement for Fred. I can’t complain enough to Sirius XM. Not sure what it would require to bring it back. I assume losing the dj centric 1st Wave would be a money saver.

]]> By: tsmt01 http://technologizer.com/2008/11/14/sirius-xm-fumbled-channel-merge-at-the-worst-time/comment-page-4/#comment-5760 tsmt01 Fri, 05 Dec 2008 16:17:54 +0000 http://technologizer.wordpress.com/?p=4000#comment-5760 Bravo on this article! One thing being mentioned in xmfan is the bandwidth constraint on what all can be piped up to (now one) range of channels on the satelite. I was actually told in the first reply I got from Sirius XM mgmt that this was one reason for dropping a number of channels. They could keep them, but then sound quality suffers overall as further compression algorithms have to be used. Either way it made for some crummy business decisions and I feel no need to sanction this with continuing my subscription at its current level. Bravo on this article! One thing being mentioned in xmfan is the bandwidth constraint on what all can be piped up to (now one) range of channels on the satelite. I was actually told in the first reply I got from Sirius XM mgmt that this was one reason for dropping a number of channels. They could keep them, but then sound quality suffers overall as further compression algorithms have to be used. Either way it made for some crummy business decisions and I feel no need to sanction this with continuing my subscription at its current level.

]]> By: Tag http://technologizer.com/2008/11/14/sirius-xm-fumbled-channel-merge-at-the-worst-time/comment-page-4/#comment-5714 Tag Thu, 04 Dec 2008 17:28:29 +0000 http://technologizer.wordpress.com/?p=4000#comment-5714 Of course sirius subscribers are happy with this, sirius siriusly sucked to begin with and now they have better programming because of the merger. sirius has taken advantage of the loyalty Xm listeners have shown. Now the low class trash on sirius is being forced onto Xm customers. This is a prime reason why this merger which created the Monopoly of sirius should not have been approved. Of course sirius subscribers are happy with this, sirius siriusly sucked to begin with and now they have better programming because of the merger. sirius has taken advantage of the loyalty Xm listeners have shown. Now the low class trash on sirius is being forced onto Xm customers. This is a prime reason why this merger which created the Monopoly of sirius should not have been approved.

]]> By: Jeff http://technologizer.com/2008/11/14/sirius-xm-fumbled-channel-merge-at-the-worst-time/comment-page-4/#comment-5532 Jeff Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:13:05 +0000 http://technologizer.wordpress.com/?p=4000#comment-5532 JOIN THE GROWING NUMBER OF SIRIUS AND XM SUBSCRIBERS WHO PLAN ON SENDING A STRONG MESSAGE TO THE MGMT OF SIRIUS XM BY CANCELLING THEIR SUBSCRIPTIONS ON DECEMBER 17, 2008. This is the only way they will take our comments/concerns seriously (no pun intended) and bring back the channels we used to pay for. Chrome, Fred, Lucy and many others need to come back ASAP! Otherwise, my 3 XM subscriptions are being cancelled on December 17. JOIN THE GROWING NUMBER OF SIRIUS AND XM SUBSCRIBERS WHO PLAN ON SENDING A STRONG MESSAGE TO THE MGMT OF SIRIUS XM BY CANCELLING THEIR SUBSCRIPTIONS ON DECEMBER 17, 2008. This is the only way they will take our comments/concerns seriously (no pun intended) and bring back the channels we used to pay for. Chrome, Fred, Lucy and many others need to come back ASAP! Otherwise, my 3 XM subscriptions are being cancelled on December 17.

]]> By: The System http://technologizer.com/2008/11/14/sirius-xm-fumbled-channel-merge-at-the-worst-time/comment-page-4/#comment-5513 The System Sun, 30 Nov 2008 00:52:34 +0000 http://technologizer.wordpress.com/?p=4000#comment-5513 I had the free trial. I would have subscribed pre-merger. After the change, forget it. That's just me. I had the free trial. I would have subscribed pre-merger. After the change, forget it. That’s just me.

]]> By: Brian Ely http://technologizer.com/2008/11/14/sirius-xm-fumbled-channel-merge-at-the-worst-time/comment-page-4/#comment-5497 Brian Ely Sat, 29 Nov 2008 08:53:51 +0000 http://technologizer.wordpress.com/?p=4000#comment-5497 Diversity of ownership in the media has been one of my gripes. As media providers get bigger and bigger, they keep working toward the lowest common denominator. They appeal to as wide a market as possible and anything outside that mainstream gets left out. I've never been personally screwed by a media merger...until now. You suck Sirius. http://wholenewera.blogspot.com/ Diversity of ownership in the media has been one of my gripes. As media providers get bigger and bigger, they keep working toward the lowest common denominator. They appeal to as wide a market as possible and anything outside that mainstream gets left out. I’ve never been personally screwed by a media merger…until now. You suck Sirius.

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]]> By: Kilustration http://technologizer.com/2008/11/14/sirius-xm-fumbled-channel-merge-at-the-worst-time/comment-page-4/#comment-5483 Kilustration Fri, 28 Nov 2008 21:54:47 +0000 http://technologizer.wordpress.com/?p=4000#comment-5483 Just called XM @ 877-228-9058 informed them to stop the automatic renewal process of my subscription. They "remind" you that the sirius stations that replaced the xm ones (Lucy/lithium) are the "same", just renamed - what a crock. Just called XM @ 877-228-9058 informed them to stop the automatic renewal process of my subscription. They “remind” you that the sirius stations that replaced the xm ones (Lucy/lithium) are the “same”, just renamed – what a crock.

]]> By: StillMad http://technologizer.com/2008/11/14/sirius-xm-fumbled-channel-merge-at-the-worst-time/comment-page-4/#comment-5302 StillMad Mon, 24 Nov 2008 19:14:09 +0000 http://technologizer.wordpress.com/?p=4000#comment-5302 I love one of the initial responses "just get over it". This seems to be the same mentality shared by the management of this merged company. Well, I did just get over it... with my wallet. I cancelled radios 3 plus enhanced internet radio because of the new channel lineup. I was most upset over the loss of Boombox and Backspin. My guess is they looked at the total average listeners for each station, not taking into account that an account such as mine, with 3 radios, never on at the same time, all listened to the same channels. I love one of the initial responses “just get over it”. This seems to be the same mentality shared by the management of this merged company. Well, I did just get over it… with my wallet. I cancelled radios 3 plus enhanced internet radio because of the new channel lineup. I was most upset over the loss of Boombox and Backspin.
My guess is they looked at the total average listeners for each station, not taking into account that an account such as mine, with 3 radios, never on at the same time, all listened to the same channels.

]]> By: dropsiriusxm http://technologizer.com/2008/11/14/sirius-xm-fumbled-channel-merge-at-the-worst-time/comment-page-4/#comment-5281 dropsiriusxm Mon, 24 Nov 2008 06:54:49 +0000 http://technologizer.wordpress.com/?p=4000#comment-5281 To cancel your service, call 1 888 539 7474, go through the automated crap, when asked, say "manage account". you will be transfered to a human at which point you will tell them you wish to cancel your service due to the recent channel change. you will be transferred to an english speakind rep, tell them the same reason for cancelling. at this point they will offer you free service if you stay connected. decline, they will suggest you shut off all but one radio(if this applies). they will again offer free service for a month or two. decline. this is a tactic for them to keep your credit card on file. you will not be listed as cancelled. to be heard you must cancel. set up the shut off date to be your monthly renew date and you will be refunded on any time remaining. It is not the end of the world. I know its hard, but their are many other alternatives. say goodbye to satelite radio the same way you said goodbye to fm radio. To cancel your service, call 1 888 539 7474, go through the automated crap, when asked, say “manage account”. you will be transfered to a human at which point you will tell them you wish to cancel your service due to the recent channel change. you will be transferred to an english speakind rep, tell them the same reason for cancelling. at this point they will offer you free service if you stay connected. decline, they will suggest you shut off all but one radio(if this applies). they will again offer free service for a month or two. decline. this is a tactic for them to keep your credit card on file. you will not be listed as cancelled. to be heard you must cancel. set up the shut off date to be your monthly renew date and you will be refunded on any time remaining. It is not the end of the world. I know its hard, but their are many other alternatives. say goodbye to satelite radio the same way you said goodbye to fm radio.

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