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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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Like I have said before, I have both Sirius and XM from the US and when comparing it to the Canadian version, I must say stick with the American versions. I could care less about Canadian talent, music, etc. I am a music lover plain and simple. Its similar to comparing US satellite television to Bell or Starchoice, there is no comparison.
I just find the packages and channel selections for my type of preferred genre of music to be better on the American version, since there is the odd station that is not avail on the Cdn one, and its not just weather/traffic related stations.
On another note, if I was to purchase a Canadian receiver, does anyone know if I am able to activate it through the US service(I have a US address). Normally I would be in the US for business and buy one there, but I am not planning to head to the States for a few weeks, and would like to get a couple more receivers for family members.