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Mleeja 02-21-2017 09:40 PM

If you like Sirius all you have to do is have an expired credit card on file that cannot be charged. When you get the letter about renewing, call the customer service and mention IHeart Radio and Pandora. You will get Sirius Radio's best price, around $100 per year.

JoMar 02-21-2017 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Fraugoofy (Post 1363363)
I listen to Prime in my car, on Alexa and in my golf cart!

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Through Bluetooth I assume. I do that in the golf cart but haven't tried it in the car....may have to give that a try.

Fraugoofy 02-21-2017 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by JoMar (Post 1363866)
Through Bluetooth I assume. I do that in the golf cart but haven't tried it in the car....may have to give that a try.

Yes and a portable speaker. It's great to have music wherever I want!

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tcxr750 02-22-2017 06:29 AM

Newer cars have the ability to stream music from your smartphone using Bluetooth or an input jack through the cars audio system. I'm just not sure if the additional data used for audio streaming would exceed the current 3gb per month plan I have. The trouble with Siriusxm is the annoying game you have to go through every year at renewal time. The call center people don't make it easy. The service is not worth the advertised rates. About $100+ per year is about worth it. I heard the owner of Sirius gave Howard Stern a $500 million dollar contract at the beginning. Maybe subscribers are still paying for that.

tcxr750 02-22-2017 06:43 AM

Just did a search online regarding Howard Stern and Sirius Xm. He initially had a $100 million a year contract. Then he had an $80 million a year contract. He had a new long term contract starting in 2016. Sirius has about 30 million customers.
For me Sirius is still only worth $100 a year.

karostay 02-22-2017 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Fraugoofy (Post 1363326)
That's a great price. Several years ago when I called to renew my subscription I was quoted at $21 per month, which is why I cancelled... for $100 a year I get free shipping, free music, free movies and TV shows and free books, all on Amazon Prime...

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can you get the free music in your car?

billethkid 02-22-2017 10:03 AM

I get the promotional rate of $25 for 5 months.
When that comes up for renewal I call the cancellation number and tell them I will continue for another 5 months at the same rate or cancel. This is my 4th renewal now at that rate.

I do not use a credit card. They will send you a bill to be paid by check....with no interuption of service.

marianne237 02-22-2017 10:53 AM

Am I the only person who dislikes Sirius radio? Wish it wasn't in the car.

HogPilot 02-22-2017 12:49 PM

I use the promotional rate
 
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Originally Posted by billethkid (Post 1364006)
I get the promotional rate of $25 for 5 months.
When that comes up for renewal I call the cancellation number and tell them I will continue for another 5 months at the same rate or cancel. This is my 4th renewal now at that rate.

I do not use a credit card. They will send you a bill to be paid by check....with no interuption of service.

I've been using the promo 5 month rate, call in & cancel or renew. When I cancel, they always mail me another promotional rate. I don't use a regular credit either. I've tried using a gift card, but it will not accept it for payment. I'm billed via mail for an additional $2 fee and I'm happy with that.

Fraugoofy 02-22-2017 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by karostay (Post 1363954)
can you get the free music in your car?

I use my smart phone connected through Bluetooth to my speaker. Yep, free music in my car and in my golf cart! And many newer cars have Bluetooth capabilities so you can stream your music right through your car speakers...

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alwann 02-22-2017 07:14 PM

XM radio
 
Hey, there.
Knowing how the govmint likes to bust up trusts, like Ma Bell (remember cheap phone service?), I sometimes wonder, why is there XM and On-Star?
Every new car comes with it. There is no competition for satellite radio programs. On-Star tracks you, via satellite, whether you subscribe or not.

Ergo, where does the govmit fit into this?

What kind of car does George Orwell drive?:22yikes:


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