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Originally Posted by jam26
I would suggest using the Canadian service simply because that money helps fund Canadian talent. XM Canada has to put a portion of their proceeds back into the Canadian music industry.
Also, XM Canada employs Canadian staff, rents Canadian office and studio space etc. The fact there are already thousands of Canadians subscribed to the US service is a huge obstacle for them. They are allowing those customers to switch to a Canadian account and waiving the activation fee.
The only stations removed from the Canadian channel lineup are U.S. weather and traffic stations.
Also, I believe the cost is the same, $12.99 so you're actually saving the exchange. Unless you are signed up on your American friend's account in which case you're probably getting a few bucks off (I believe secondary accounts are $9.99).
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I am not into supporting Canadian things simply for the sake of doing so. It's great they put money back into Canadian artists, but it doesn't make me want to subscribe with them. Not only that, but my American purchsed receiver won't be activated in Canada. I believe they have said they will only activate ones purchased in Canada.
But that is what I am doing. Hooking up to an American subscription for 6.99/month USD. After paying half of his bill, rather than the 6.99, it is about the same as it would cost me here in Canada...except I get more stations.