XM Radio 6 months for $5/mo.

[el_gopo]

Just got another email from XM asking to turn my radio back on, offering 6 months at $4.99/month. I know they had this before, but if anyone is interested this time the promo code is: 6MONTHSOFXM

edit: Any sports fans may be interested to know:

"We also have every NHL game including the playoffs, 1,000 NBA games including the playoffs, every MLB game starting opening day, April 5, and much more"

[CanuckFlyHigh]

Just got another email from XM asking to turn my radio back on, offering 6 months at $4.99/month. I know they had this before, but if anyone is interested this time the promo code is: 6MONTHSOFXM

Nice! Thanks.

[kool1]

Dang.. just renewed 3 months at $5/mo. I would have locked in for 6.

[andrewplanet]

Be aware: XM Radio has recently downgraded the streaming bitrate to 32kpbs (dial-up quality) and it is now absolutely horrible. I won't even listen to it at the office anymore because is sounds so crappy.

[theshowman]

For those looking for a cheap player (New Delphi Roady XT for $20):

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=660563&highlight=roady+delphi

[Kwirky]

For those looking for a cheap player (New Delphi Roady XT for $20):

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=660563&highlight=roady+delphi

Or under $10 at The Source (if you can find them in stock): http://www.thesource.ca/estore/Product.aspx?language=en-CA&catalog=Online&category=XM_radios&product=1219650

[baumann93]

Or under $10 at The Source (if you can find them in stock): http://www.thesource.ca/estore/Product.aspx?language=en-CA&catalog=Online&category=XM_radios&product=1219650

Found the display model at Brampton, will be picking up it tonight (asked the stuff to put a hold on it so that other RFDers would not snatch it from under me LOL).

I am wondering if this code would apply to new activations? Thanks.

[Barutsu]

Be aware: XM Radio has recently downgraded the streaming bitrate to 32kpbs (dial-up quality) and it is now absolutely horrible. I won't even listen to it at the office anymore because is sounds so crappy.
+1

Just discovered recently and really the sound quality is so bad in 32 kbps that there is no point to listen to XM Radio Online. I think I will not renew my subscribtion just because of this, I used to listen it online more often than on the radio actually.

[movieking]

Did they ever charge extra for the streaming part of the package? When I was a member a while back, they said that they were going to charge extra, the amount depending on how long you were a customer. This was a big reason why I let my subscription lapse, and I haven't really missed it. For $5 I'd sign up again though.

[fugazi11]

I had it in the car for 6 months and didn't mind it....this may motivate me to sign back up. Anybody know what I need to sign up? do they use the cars vin or something?

[ShopperfiendTO]

Any one know if this can be used to extend a current subscription that won't be expiring for a few months?

[Fife]

Will this work for new activations?

[nufan]

wish there were some sirius deals comin out for my upcoming renewal in June. My buddy got sent a sweet deal but it was a one time use code, and he of course used it :P

[sumguy12004]

Thank You SOOOO MUCH
I have been waiting for something like that, and just came on time

[lardiop]

Found the display model at Brampton, will be picking up it tonight (asked the stuff to put a hold on it so that other RFDers would not snatch it from under me LOL).

I am wondering if this code would apply to new activations? Thanks.
Yorkdale shows 2 in stock, but zero when you actually show up.

Both are display models and the guys cant find any of the pieces besides the radio.

[bigeye43]

Just got the 6 month deal. I had to call in today to cancel my 3 month free activation today anyways. She only offered me 3 months at first, but all I had to do was ask for 6 months at that rate, and she gave it to me! The wifey is happy now!

[markdude]

are there any other good online deals right now for an xm radio? just want something cheap, real cheap.

[trellaine201]

wish there were some sirius deals comin out for my upcoming renewal in June. My buddy got sent a sweet deal but it was a one time use code, and he of course used it :P

Agreed! I wonder why there is always codes/deals with XM but nothing for Sirius Canada or US? I actually love my Sirius which I don't have anymore because as well as I like it still not worth full price in my opinion.

[leseuldaniel]

Got the deal today too. Thanks OP

[redrocksya]

Got the deal also.. thanks.. I was holding out for a deal like this

[kool1]

XM is doing pretty much anything it can to hold on to subs right now.

$5 / mo is fair, they would probably increase subs 5X with better rates.

I agree with earlier posts though, sound quality is only so so and I have a factory installed unit in my Malibu. FM sounds much better.

[bigred123]

Thanks for the code. Just renewed for 6 months at this rate!

[deals46]

Thanks OP! Thinking of reactivating but not sure since some posts refer to poor sound quality?

Anyone know when the code is valid till?

TIA

[bwiz2k3]

I had XM on a free trial a few years ago...was supposed to last 3 months and lasted about a year.

Was not about to pay $14.99/month at that time so I just let it drop. Now when I go to the XM site it says the radio hasn't been activated.

Online if I use the code given in this thread, it will give me $30 off for 3 months, but adds a $14.99 activation fee. So in the end I would get 3 months for $10/month.

So I called in, explained my story and the guy won't budge off $14.99.

Maybe I am expecting too much but I would have thought they might want a new paying customer, even though it is heavily discounted.

Thoughts....should I try via phone again?

[el_gopo]

Thoughts....should I try via phone again?

Absolutely try again. What's the reason that they won't give it to you? Are you not in their system anymore?
Good luck

[shneebs]

I just tried too - said "My friend got an offer... I was wondering if I could get it too?..." DENIED! They told me to wait for an email or mailing addressed to me and then call back... I think I'll try again.

Shneebs.

[SPACEMANRICK]

My 3 month free trial is ending this week. If I take advantage of this $4.99 monthly offer for 6 months is there an additional activation fee because I have been only on their free 3 month trial? Was everyone else charged an initial activation fee along with their monthly fee? if so how much?

[bigeye43]

No additional activation fee, as your radio and account have already been set up. My trial ended, I renewed for the 5 bux a month, and no additional fees. Also, I had a no activation fee trial.

[SPACEMANRICK]

Thanks, very much to the original poster el_gopo. I just renewed (after my 3 month trial ended) for 6 months for $4.99 per month :D. We are planning on driving to Toronto from Vancouver this summer and I am sure the XM will come in handy on the long drive!

Interestingly, I called the number up and the call center is located in the Philippines........

[Scottie]

Be aware: XM Radio has recently downgraded the streaming bitrate to 32kpbs (dial-up quality) and it is now absolutely horrible. I won't even listen to it at the office anymore because is sounds so crappy.

whaat are you talking abouit the Internet XM? My XM in my car sounds fine?

[trellaine201]

whaat are you talking abouit the Internet XM? My XM in my car sounds fine?

I had to read the post twice. I think he is referring to the internet. But none the less what receiver do you have? And I am assuming you have it connected via your 'aux' input? My RoadyXt is brutal for sound.

Thanks

[mah204]

Thanks OP

[DaVibe]

Wait, the signal got WORSE?
That's the reason why I STOPPED listening in the first place ... because it wasn't crystal clear ...

Oh man ...

[el_gopo]

Thanks, very much to the original poster el_gopo. I just renewed (after my 3 month trial ended) for 6 months for $4.99 per month :D. We are planning on driving to Toronto from Vancouver this summer and I am sure the XM will come in handy on the long drive!

Interestingly, I called the number up and the call center is located in the Philippines........

I'm happy people are finding this useful. Imagine not having to search for a radio station for the entire drive :-0
When I last talked to the guys at the call centre a few months ago they were located in Newfoundland...guess a sign of the times.

[SPACEMANRICK]

I'm happy people are finding this useful. Imagine not having to search for a radio station for the entire drive :-0
When I last talked to the guys at the call centre a few months ago they were located in Newfoundland...guess a sign of the times.

My 2 kids are driving me crazy listening to "20 on 20" but we have compromised and sometimes listen to "POP2K".........I guess I must be getting old :cheesygri

[shneebs]

I just tried too - said "My friend got an offer... I was wondering if I could get it too?..." DENIED! They told me to wait for an email or mailing addressed to me and then call back... I think I'll try again.

Shneebs.I'm glad the rest of you are getting this to work because I've had no luck at all! I called a 2nd time, this time saying "I got a promo card in the mail".... The girl put me on hold (after getting my personal info) and said "We have no record of sending you a promo card"... Busted!!! I asked if they could offer me the $4.99/month for 6 months anyway. She said "no". I then asked what could they offer me - she again put me on hold and came back with an offer of $82.60 + taxes for a full year. I said "No thanks"... She sounded shocked that I turned this down...

I wonder if the calls go to different call centres, depending on what time of the day you call... I'm running out of patience to try a 3rd time...

Shneebs.

[bwiz2k3]

...she again put me on hold and came back with an offer of $82.60 + taxes for a full year. I said "No thanks"... She sounded shocked that I turned this down...

Well you're lucky...at least you got offered something.

I wasn't offered anything less than $14.99 per month.

[djherbal1]

Well you're lucky...at least you got offered something.

I wasn't offered anything less than $14.99 per month.

You guys should try again. I just called in, told them that I received the promotion code in my email, and they activated it at 4.99$/m, no questions asked.

Thanks OP by the way.

[shneebs]

I wonder if the calls go to different call centres, depending on what time of the day you call... I'm running out of patience to try a 3rd time...Further to my previous point, someone mentioned that the call centre they spoke to was in a foreign country. The people I spoke to on both calls yesterday were definitely North American (no accent whatsoever). Maybe it's possible that if you call in the middle of the night / early morning, the calls go offshore. I wonder if different call centres are more lenient on what they will offer...

Shneebs.

[andrewplanet]

whaat are you talking abouit the Internet XM? My XM in my car sounds fine?

http://xmro.xmradio.com/xstream/index.jsp

Internet streaming of programming. I'm not referring to audio quality in the car.

[SPACEMANRICK]

Further to my previous point, someone mentioned that the call centre they spoke to was in a foreign country. The people I spoke to on both calls yesterday were definitely North American (no accent whatsoever). Maybe it's possible that if you call in the middle of the night / early morning, the calls go offshore. I wonder if different call centres are more lenient on what they will offer...

Shneebs.

I called yesterday at around 12:00 in the afternoon Vancouver time........$82.60 for 1 year + taxes...........that is less than $7 per month, if that were me I would have just taken it......my $4.99 per month is only for 6 months so in 6 months I will have to go through the hassle to renew again with no guarantee of the $4.99 rate.

Try the line that you received an email from them that is what I used and that worked great. El_gopo sent me the original email, PM if you want me to forward it to you....

[jit_00]

I just called them up now and they offered me 9.99/month. After "thinking about it" I "remembered" that I had a promotional coupon in the mail and told them about it. They were pretty happy to give me the rate and signed me up at 4.99/month.

That being said when I called them up a few days ago they wouldn't budge from the 14.99/month rate. Glad I called back.

The person I spoke to did have an accent, can't say that puts the call center in a different country though.

[shneebs]

........$82.60 for 1 year + taxes...........that is less than $7 per month, if that were me I would have just taken it......my $4.99 per month is only for 6 months so in 6 months I will have to go through the hassle to renew again with no guarantee of the $4.99 rate.Well, I considered your comment and decided, yeah, I'll take it for $82.60/yr. So I called back. I simply said that I heard lots of people were being offered $4.99/month for 6 months, but that I was offered $82.60 the day before. The lady said, yes, she saw that on my file, and that she was the same person I spoke with the day before... So she still wouldn't offer me the $4.99/month, but I said I'd be willing to take the $82.60 for the year. I asked if there were any other charges beyond this, and she said there were none, other than the tax on top of the $82.60. After several minutes on hold, she came back and told me that she was able to get it for $81.92 including tax! That works out to $72.50 for the year before tax, or $6.04 per month + tax. So, I'm quite happy with that deal. Now I have to get used to the channel line up which has changed since the last time I had a subscription... Thanks OP for bringing up the topic.

Shneebs.

[djherbal1]

Further to my previous point, someone mentioned that the call centre they spoke to was in a foreign country. The people I spoke to on both calls yesterday were definitely North American (no accent whatsoever). Maybe it's possible that if you call in the middle of the night / early morning, the calls go offshore. I wonder if different call centres are more lenient on what they will offer...

Shneebs.

I called at 9.30 EST.. talked to a friendly guy in Moncton when I got my deal.


The guy on the phone also mentioned that they now have lifetimes subscriptions for 400$ or something around that... risky though as who knows how long they will be around...I'm too busy to re-read through all the posts, but i don't think that the lifetime memberships were mentioned here

[Fife]

Got the $4.99/mos for 6 months. No contract and activation fee so this is the best deal up until tomorow.

[lardiop]

I had a 3 month trial expiring in May, so I called up and spent well over an hour trying to get them to give me the 6MONTHSOFXM rate.

Initially I was told the 6MONTHSOFXM rate was only for people who once had a paid subscription to XM. Then the following happened:

Me: "I'm not paying $14.99 a month, what can you do for me."
Rep: "That's the rate for XM radio in Canada sir."
Me: "If you don't have a promotion code I agree with you. Can I get XM Radio for the rate of 6 months for $5 a month as per 6MONTHSOFXM?"
Rep: "No I'm sorry"
Me: "Great, go ahead and cancel my account please. Everything, including the free trial"
Rep: "Why would you want to do that sir, your radio is free until May?"
Me: "Please close my account"
Rep: "... one second sir while I transfer you to someone who can help you with that"
Me (Thinking to myself): Sweet, that sounds like a retentions department to me.

Retentions Rep: "I understand you want to close your account, can I please understand why?"
Me: "Because I'm not going to pay a $14.99/month for the service, especially in light of the current economic climate. I was told that I do not qualify for the 6MONTHSOFXM promotion and I'd really like that rate."
Retentions Rep: "I see. What if we were to do a 12 month subscription for $130.xx"
Me: "That's still too much. Please cancel my account"
Retentions Rep: "I see, what if we were to do $11x.xx for an entire year of XM"
Me: "Why didnt you offer that to me a minute ago? I'm going to pass on that as well thanks"
Retentions Rep: "Oh I see, what if I do $80 (aprox.) a year?"
Me: "Thats still too much, sorry. I'm looking to get XM Radio for 6 months at the rate of $5 per month"
Retentions Rep: "Ok one second sir..... We can do that for you, your rate will start once your free trial ends in May" :confused:

Unbelievable. That's clearly not the entire conversation word for word, but man i was so frustrated. The rate kept going lower and lower as I said no.

Way too much work for a subscription. At least I was successful in the end.

[mtlboy]

I had a 3 month trial expiring in May, so I called up and spent well over an hour trying to get them to give me the 6MONTHSOFXM rate.

Initially I was told the 6MONTHSOFXM rate was only for people who once had a paid subscription to XM. Then the following happened:

Me: "I'm not paying $14.99 a month, what can you do for me."
Rep: "That's the rate for XM radio in Canada sir."
Me: "If you don't have a promotion code I agree with you. Can I get XM Radio for the rate of 6 months for $5 a month as per 6MONTHSOFXM?"
Rep: "No I'm sorry"
Me: "Great, go ahead and cancel my account please. Everything, including the free trial"
Rep: "Why would you want to do that sir, your radio is free until May?"
Me: "Please close my account"
Rep: "... one second sir while I transfer you to someone who can help you with that"
Me (Thinking to myself): Sweet, that sounds like a retentions department to me.

Retentions Rep: "I understand you want to close your account, can I please understand why?"
Me: "Because I'm not going to pay a $14.99/month for the service, especially in light of the current economic climate. I was told that I do not qualify for the 6MONTHSOFXM promotion and I'd really like that rate."
Retentions Rep: "I see. What if we were to do a 12 month subscription for $130.xx"
Me: "That's still too much. Please cancel my account"
Retentions Rep: "I see, what if we were to do $11x.xx for an entire year of XM"
Me: "Why didnt you offer that to me a minute ago? I'm going to pass on that as well thanks"
Retentions Rep: "Oh I see, what if I do $80 (aprox.) a year?"
Me: "Thats still too much, sorry. I'm looking to get XM Radio for 6 months at the rate of $5 per month"
Retentions Rep: "Ok one second sir..... We can do that for you, your rate will start once your free trial ends in May" :confused:

Unbelievable. That's clearly not the entire conversation word for word, but man i was so frustrated. The rate kept going lower and lower as I said no.

Way too much work for a subscription. At least I was successful in the end.

you should have kept going until it was free

[SPACEMANRICK]

you should have kept going until it was free

Better yet, you should have waited until they were paying you to use the XM radio :lol:

[fiddlersdad]

I used the $4.99 a month code last week on my main radio. It expired in Feb but was still on the one month free play. XM csr used the code but said I would get the free "end of subscription" extension until May and then start the 6months at $4.99.

Seems strange that they want these to start in May. Just an observation.

[catonmyhead]

Just called them and told them that my 3 month free automobile trial was ending and I had a code I wanted to use to subscribe. Gave them the 6monthsofxm code. They took it and applied it, no questions asked!
Now I have to put a note in my calendar to cancel 1 month before that ends and try and snag another deal!

[rincewnd2002]

I had a 3 month trial expiring in May, so I called up and spent well over an hour trying to get them to give me the 6MONTHSOFXM rate.

Initially I was told the 6MONTHSOFXM rate was only for people who once had a paid subscription to XM. Then the following happened:

Me: "I'm not paying $14.99 a month, what can you do for me."
Rep: "That's the rate for XM radio in Canada sir."
Me: "If you don't have a promotion code I agree with you. Can I get XM Radio for the rate of 6 months for $5 a month as per 6MONTHSOFXM?"
Rep: "No I'm sorry"
Me: "Great, go ahead and cancel my account please. Everything, including the free trial"
Rep: "Why would you want to do that sir, your radio is free until May?"
Me: "Please close my account"
Rep: "... one second sir while I transfer you to someone who can help you with that"
Me (Thinking to myself): Sweet, that sounds like a retentions department to me.

Retentions Rep: "I understand you want to close your account, can I please understand why?"
Me: "Because I'm not going to pay a $14.99/month for the service, especially in light of the current economic climate. I was told that I do not qualify for the 6MONTHSOFXM promotion and I'd really like that rate."
Retentions Rep: "I see. What if we were to do a 12 month subscription for $130.xx"
Me: "That's still too much. Please cancel my account"
Retentions Rep: "I see, what if we were to do $11x.xx for an entire year of XM"
Me: "Why didnt you offer that to me a minute ago? I'm going to pass on that as well thanks"
Retentions Rep: "Oh I see, what if I do $80 (aprox.) a year?"
Me: "Thats still too much, sorry. I'm looking to get XM Radio for 6 months at the rate of $5 per month"
Retentions Rep: "Ok one second sir..... We can do that for you, your rate will start once your free trial ends in May" :confused:

Unbelievable. That's clearly not the entire conversation word for word, but man i was so frustrated. The rate kept going lower and lower as I said no.

Way too much work for a subscription. At least I was successful in the end.

I had this conversation a year ago and settled on the $80 amount for the year. When the subscription was up, I tried the same tactics as above. The rep never budged cause I got a discounted rate last year and this time around I wasn't entitled to a break. We went back and forth and I finally settled for $120. (what can I say - I love XM!)

I got the impression that XM Customer Service was told to start taking a hardline against repeated discounting. Then again, who knows how desperate they'll be in another 6-12 months time.

[deals46]

Noticed that the XM Activation site has reference to the NHLONXM code listed again.

Has anyone that used this promo last time (year or two ago? here on RFD) tried to re-activate an existing account/radio with this code?

I stopped my subscription and am thinking of giving this a try just for the heck of it...

Thanks!

[Fife]

I think NHL promo requires you to lock in for 1-3 years at a bad rate but you get 3 months free.



Noticed that the XM Activation site has reference to the NHLONXM code listed again.

Has anyone that used this promo last time (year or two ago? here on RFD) tried to re-activate an existing account/radio with this code?

I stopped my subscription and am thinking of giving this a try just for the heck of it...

Thanks!

[Pavel]

Has anyone successfully gotten a US subscription on their XM or Sirius radio? If so, did you get the full US content or did you get the Canadian one because the radio is from Canada?

[jed]

Check Kazoobers post (http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=715375&page=2)

[dgmclellan]

Tried to use code but they would not accept. Said because I used a discounted code last year.

[mynameizandy]

I got charged 50 something bucks for 3 months. I called them yesterday and straight up said im not paying 50 bucks for 3 months, I have a promo code. I gave her the 6MONTHSOFXM and she refunded me 30$ for the next 3 months, and the 3 months after that ill b charged 5$/month. I think the entire phone call lasted 3 minutes including the options menu bull.

[aelam]

No...just messed up :(

Was talking to they guy and I stupidly said that I got the promocode from a friend's email. Instantly that made the guy turn the corner and shut me down.

:mad:

Will have to try again after this three months is up...

[T-Bone]

Just used the "6MONTHSOFXM" code and got the $4.99 per month for 6 months, no problem. This was for a radio that was de-activated a few months ago. Just told them that I had a promo code and wanted to re-activate my service. I didn't tell them where the code was found, nor did they ask. CSR had an american accent, maybe a US call cernter.

Credit card is charged upfront for 3 months at a time. Will be billed today for $14.97 plus tax and on July 20th for the 2nd 3 months, for service up to Oct. 20.

Regular upfront billing of $44.97 for 3 months (equals $14.99 per month) will be processed if I do not call by Oct. 20 to cancel XM service.

Thanks for the code! $5 per month is about right for this service. I was getting sick of commercial heavy local radio and missing my old XM channels.

[tso]

Enjoy the music now,:cheesygri

[el_gopo]

Wow, didn't expect this thread to still be helping people almost a month after I posted it--but glad it is

[damnsam]

We had been auto-renewed at $15/month so I called and complained that it was too much and we wanted to cancel.I got $30 refunded and 6 months at $4.99 without even using the code!

[Battscrew]

worked for me - they had to set up a new account for the deal as I have a radio on another account with a separate deal.

[titus67]

I just updated for another 6 months @ 4.99 using the "6MONTHSOFXM" promo code which was emailed to me over a month ago....so I guess it still works without any hassle. She also offered me another model of radio for 39.99 + 9.99pm subscription, but I said no since a second radio acually cost more than the 1st ?

Cheers,

Titus67

[tigger03]

Just renewed mine as well. I asked her if there were any promos that were similar to the one I previously had (i.e. 3 months @ $5/mth), and she said YES. Renewed for another 3 months :cheesygri

[tnetisg]

Are there any good deals on receivers? What type is everyone using?

[spotts01]

would this be available for new subscribers? If not, what are new subs typically getting.

[iskydivetooo]

Thanks El Gopo, i will try that when my free 3 month trial expires in june.

[fuzzai]

would this be available for new subscribers? If not, what are new subs typically getting.

I just used it as a new subscriber, it gave me 30$ on the 3 month plan.

[twinstar]

I wish Sirius had a special like this on. My subscription just expired and I don't want to spend $16 a month for renewal. :(

[To Fly In]

Just bought a chevy with the 3 months trial. I have 3 sirius radios (US subscription), and was going to move this one over as sirius and xm in the states are the same company so you can mix subscriptions for $6.99 month for extra radios, but this is a better deal for now. They added it to my 3 months, and said they will bill me in 3 month periods for $14.97 plus tax with the first payment coming when my 3 months free ends.

I recommend that anybody who wants this deal arrange the same as the code may expire.

[ShopperfiendTO]

Are there any good deals on receivers? What type is everyone using?

I'll just throw it out there, but I had the Delphi Roady XT and it crapped out on me after only about two years. It made a high pitched sound when plugged in (not even when on) and when I tried to push the "on" button, it would try to turn on but wouldn't or couldn't (the screen lit up for a fraction of a second before conking out).

A couple of months before its death, it had started to act up by mysteriously shutting off on its own, and it was tricky to turn on but eventually did after several tries.

When it died, I got a new receiver and when I called XM to transfer the subscription to the new receiver, was offered the a new Roady XT (don't know if he knew that's what I was replacing) for $20. I passed because I don't trust Delphi any more. It wasn't on 24/7 so I don't know why it would have such a short life (only 2 years).

[luvdadeals]

I know this is a bit of an old thread but thought I would mention that 6MONTHSOFXM code still works.

I called and said that my wife (who had a 3 month trial) received this code via email and I wanted to apply it to my account which was up for renewal soon.

Dude said he can offer 1 year at $8.99 a month to which I said no I wanted 6 months at $4.99. He said I can only give you 3 months at that price. Then I asked him if 6monthsofxm is a valid code in his system - he checked and magically he was able to apply it to my account.

Thanks OP

[momack]

I was able to get this as a new customer with no activation fee.

They billed 3 mos. at a time (atually billed me an extra $3 but credited it back when I told them).

[tmleafs26]

the only reason i still sub to XM is because I can't get a good deal on Sirius - there is nothing available. This will probably be my last year of XM, back to old boring radio....or hopefully Sirius has some offers then.

[modano9]

Bought a new car recently with a 3 month trial of XM. Was surprised I could use the code for an additional 6 months at $5/month.

[ChopSuey]

I rented a car with free XM radio a little while ago and the quality was pretty bad. XM really needs to get their act together or they are going to go bust.

[bigred123]

Getting pretty ticked off with XM with all of their billing errors. My 4th month into the promo and they charge me the full price.

Not going to be a happy camper when I call them again on another issue with them charging me the wrong price.

Anyone else get this half way through the promo?

[21Rouge]

Dude said he can offer 1 year at $8.99 a month

A couple of weeks back I signed up my car XM for $79 plus tax for a year.

[redi2roc]

im currently with xm with this promotion I used the pre paid card from FS man does xm radio suck now :( its horrible iv even heard commercials. Canada gets no howard stern or PB radio sux I dont got a US address but still xm Canadian edition certifiably sux!

[DarKrID3r]

I am currently using 2 radios and they just renewed automatically for 320$ for a year on my cred. card..

anyways, called the guy, told him it sucks, that i might cancel and go back to US subscription and blabla... so anyways he gave me a rebate of 78$.. i said to him it was still not very good so he asked his supervisor and gave an additionnal 25$ back.

its not as good as the 6 months for 5$ but anyways, its like 8$ per months per radio. the only way to get 5$ would be to end contrat and seperate radios, and get new accounts for each... so anyways.

[fireguy9]

Just called XM and the 6monthsofxm promo code still works:D
$4.99 for 6 months. Was no problem getting the deal!!

[tigger03]

The reception has gotten really bad, and the songs are getting repetitive.

I guess it's time to call it quits. Who wants to buy a "MyFi" XM radio?? :D

[WolfDV]

I just renewed my murano's XM sub for 69.99 / yr

was going to get the 6months for $5 each posted here; but figured i would try to get something cheap for the whole year instead.

wasn't that hard either;just keep saying no thanks to all the offers until you get the price you want ... comes out to just under $6 per month

that seems like a fair price for a service i rarely use anyways

[T-Bone]

XM screwed up my latest bill. They charged me the full price for the next 3 months, eventhough I had the "6 months of XM" at $4.99 in effect on my account.

They refunded me the difference without hesitation...I'm thinking they do this on purpose and only correct the errors if you call them.

This practice will only help in XM losing their more of their customers.

[bigred123]

I just renewed my murano's XM sub for 69.99 / yr

was going to get the 6months for $5 each posted here; but figured i would try to get something cheap for the whole year instead.

wasn't that hard either;just keep saying no thanks to all the offers until you get the price you want ... comes out to just under $6 per month

that seems like a fair price for a service i rarely use anyways

Do you know what promo code they used? I think this is a fair price for a yearly sub and I would pay that to avoid having to look for a new code every 3 - 6 months, plus callbacks on their billing errors!

[kool1]

Renewed my "trial" at $5/mo in my Malibu a couple of weeks ago.

Quality of the FM on my stock Dephi stereo is better than XM which is too bad but I think some people may be listening on bad equipment making their XM sound worse than it is. XM could do better but for $5, I can live with it.

[Priceslasher]

Just to let you guys know xm do favorable errors also..my co-worker has not been charged for two years know...he had the service for one year only then cancelled thru the phone...two years later service is still going on...unbeleivable...:razz:

[jed]

I had the trial from the US XM Radio, and they called me up just before the trial was up, offering me 6mos at $5.99/mo. I agreed, but get this, they then backed out! The CSR couldn't make it work in his system, (he said) called over a supervisor and then told me that he had made a mistake and it was only for 3mos.

I told him to pass. He was the one who called me and did the offer not the reverse. And besides, I've got AM/FM/CD/DVD and Phatnoise. WTH do I need another format, to be charged for, by inept and/or corrupt CSR's. Will be interesting to see what happens with these morons...

[whitethunder]

ohhh snap, Ive been wanting to hear opie and anthony again, Im gonna use this as soon as I get up tomm to re-activate !!

thanks OP!!

[fireguy9]

Just installed the hack on my pioneer inno and now can transmitt wirelessly without any kits to fm radio!!:D Gotta love generation 1 units

[cayouche]

I called this morning to cancel, and the 6 months for $5/month is still valid. The code seems to be expired, but if you argue a little they should be able to give it to you.

[johnnyblues2k]

I called this morning to cancel, and the 6 months for $5/month is still valid. The code seems to be expired, but if you argue a little they should be able to give it to you.

I just called, in car activation. Told them I just wanted to try the service and was interested in the 6monthsofxm promotion. She looked it up and said it was expired. She told me to contact my dealer?! LOL, I asked if there was anything else she could do for me that is better than the offers online and she said no. Ok...Bye! :confused: and the company is in trouble why?

I will try again this afternoon! :evil:

[johnnyblues2k]

I just called, in car activation. Told them I just wanted to try the service and was interested in the 6monthsofxm promotion. She looked it up and said it was expired. She told me to contact my dealer?! LOL, I asked if there was anything else she could do for me that is better than the offers online and she said no. Ok...Bye! :confused: and the company is in trouble why?

I will try again this afternoon! :evil:

Just tried again and MAN! these people are not willing to bend from the posted rates for a new sign-up. No deals to be had. This promo is dead for sure! Looks like it's FM Radio for me!

[ecobuilder]

I attempted to haggle with the CSR on the 6MONTHSOFXM code and he also stated it's expiration. He offered 1 year @ $99.

Declined for the moment and will try again this weekend.

$8/month + tax = WARM!!

[Jester]

I called to cancel yesterday after my 3 months @ $5 ended and was offered another 6 months at 4.99ea without any mention of a code.

[hoob]

+1

Just discovered recently and really the sound quality is so bad in 32 kbps that there is no point to listen to XM Radio Online. I think I will not renew my subscribtion just because of this, I used to listen it online more often than on the radio actually.

I signed up for the $3/mo premium online streaming at 128kbps; it's great, so much so that I cancelled a secondary radio account and use SlimServer (SqueezeCenter) to stream it to my stereo now -- so a net saving of $4/mo.

But I can see why not everyone would want to pay extra for the beter quality.

[johnnyblues2k]

I called to cancel yesterday after my 3 months @ $5 ended and was offered another 6 months at 4.99ea without any mention of a code.

Seems to be easy if you have an existing account...new setups...different story.

[ecobuilder]

Received a call on Wed. afternoon from a rep at XM stating that they had on record a recent inquiry about promo subscription rate.

I said yes, but the offer extended at the time ($100 annual) was too much.

He then offered $3.99/mo. for 6 months.....would I like to subscribe?

Was listening to XM20on20 by 9 am next day!!

:D

[bubble.tea]

Will this work for new activations?

+1???


TSCC Link provided results in "The requested product can not be found"

[Couper]

Just was called and offered $299.99 for my subscription that expires this month. I laughed and said it was way too much. He said "How about $164.18?" I said it was still way too much, but I'd be willing to consider if they could bring the total below $100. He said he couldn't.

I hung up from him and called XM to cancel. When I told the rep I was canceling because of the cost, she offered me a year at $96.18 ($8/month). I said it was still a little high and she said that was the best they could do.

I ended up going with the $8/month even though I probably could've pushed a little bit harder and maybe got the expired $5/6 months deal, but I'm happy paying around $100/year for the service. I've found that their reps are hit and miss. Some aren't so great at negotiating with, while others bend over backwards and cut straight to the chase. When I originally signed up, the rep waived the activation fee and gave me 6 free months right out of the gate.

[trip0ut]

Just got another email from XM asking to turn my radio back on, offering 6 months at $4.99/month. I know they had this before, but if anyone is interested this time the promo code is: 6MONTHSOFXM

edit: Any sports fans may be interested to know:

"We also have every NHL game including the playoffs, 1,000 NBA games including the playoffs, every MLB game starting opening day, April 5, and much more"

Just called today to cancel the subscription I made from this post 6 months ago (thanks op) and was immediately offered the same deal of "6 months of xm for 4.99"!

[bigred123]

Got another 6 months for $4.99/month. Tried to get the promotion code but she wouldn't provide it. I was also offered $82.44 + taxes for a 1 year rate...thought about taking that but I decided to go for 6 months for now.

Thanks again OP!

[United11]

Just called today to cancel the subscription I made from this post 6 months ago (thanks op) and was immediately offered the same deal of "6 months of xm for 4.99"!

It's so stupid, I called to cancel and the guy said the best he could do was $8 a month. I went through and cancelled it - just don't see the value at $8.

[bigred123]

It's so stupid, I called to cancel and the guy said the best he could do was $8 a month. I went through and cancelled it - just don't see the value at $8.

Call back - it's CSR specific. Wait until they offer something before you accept...don't state "I'll stay for $4.99". I just gave a big long pause after I told I wanted to cancel and she spent about 45 seconds looking over my account and then she offered $4.99/month. Good luck.

[johnnyblues2k]

Call back - it's CSR specific. Wait until they offer something before you accept...don't state "I'll stay for $4.99". I just gave a big long pause after I told I wanted to cancel and she spent about 45 seconds looking over my account and then she offered $4.99/month. Good luck.

What's the number to reach CSR reps? Call the main number and your dealing with the first line, which don't play ball.

[bigred123]

It's random. Call back again - you get a different rep.

[Fife]

Got quoted $160.xx / year.

I'll pass :cry:

[SPACEMANRICK]

I was just quoted $107.71 tax in for 12 months in BC. They said they could not offer me the $4.99 per month rate for 6 months because I had used that promotion already.........I will try again on Thursday.......Is there anyone else having any better luck with them now?

[7-Endless]

When I called to cancel last week they only offerred me 3 months at $5 a month. So I'll try again in Dec.

However, I just got an email today for some radio specials and it looks like $9.99 is becoming standard for 3 month and up subscription lock ins. So I guess at worst - in 3 months I can get that and a new radio for $20 and up (depending on which radio I want to upgrade to).

[Cisco KId]

Got quoted $160.xx / year.

I'll pass :cry:

lol I have Sirius and all I can say is I will gladly pay to add a second receiver to my other car and take the 33% off discount and just ay both up annual

14mths for price of 13 plus discount on second receiver and have ability to use receiver in my home via trasnponder and outside in boombox during nice weather

I love satellite radio no commercials, the Boneyard rocks, praise satellite radio and everything it offers.

The Sirius lifetime membership is really tempting to me thats for sure pay it once be set for a long time

[canukgal67]

I called XM Radio and got a credit back for part of the CAD $181 that was charged to me. The credit back is for approx CAD75.

I called the Canada Number 1-877-438-9677.

Hope I am posting this in the right place. I noticed some really abrupt RFD members out there, so sorry if it is wrong or a repost.

[jed]

Welcome to RFD!

[SPACEMANRICK]

I called XM Radio and got a credit back for part of the CAD $181 that was charged to me. The credit back is for approx CAD75.

I called the Canada Number 1-877-438-9677.

Hope I am posting this in the right place. I noticed some really abrupt RFD members out there, so sorry if it is wrong or a repost.

Just to make sure that I am clear then........did you get 1 year for $106 ($181 original charge less $75)? and why did they give you a credit after you agreed to the $181?

Thanks for any info you can provide!

[canukgal67]

The Rep at XM said they would give me a rate of $96 guess the taxes must be extra in the difference. He said the credit would be for $75 (approximately).

XM renewed my subscription by charging my credit card without asking me, so I called in to complain, and have my account closed unless they would offer me a better price.

I got a better price and so I decided to continue with them for the following year.

Hope this is helpful.

[canukgal67]

Welcome to RFD!

Thank you! :)

[SPACEMANRICK]

The Rep at XM said they would give me a rate of $96 guess the taxes must be extra in the difference. He said the credit would be for $75 (approximately).

XM renewed my subscription by charging my credit card without asking me, so I called in to complain, and have my account closed unless they would offer me a better price.

I got a better price and so I decided to continue with them for the following year.

Hope this is helpful.

Thanks very much............I guess that $107 price I was quoted for 12 months was not too far out of line. I will maybe wait a week and see if they call me back in the meantime and if not then I will call them again to see if they can give me the $107 price or better.

[madhater]

I called in on sunday to cancel and just told them right off the bat I was cancelling because it was too expensive and was immediatly offered
the 96$/yr plan.

I did not feel like trying to argue them down to 5$ and just accepted
the offer.

[Fife]

$107 taxes in for 1 year. Just call to cancel and say $180 too much.

[SPACEMANRICK]

Just called to cancel and was offered (and I accepted) 6 more months at $5 per month......I knew I got someone decent when the first thing she asked me was how was the weather in Vancouver :)

[~ ccd ~]

I am not going to renew my 3 month trial, so you can try to use the following promo code I was given for a one year subscription. Just call 1-877-209-0079;

four payments of $19.99: quote code XM-9H3PZA5R
one payment of $79.96: quote code XM-62DB36ZB

Note that this offer expires October 14th, 2009.

Enjoy :D

[The Shopping Lady]

I am not going to renew my 3 month trial, so you can try to use the following promo code I was given for a one year subscription. Just call 1-877-209-0079;

four payments of $19.99: quote code XM-9H3PZA5R
one payment of $79.96: quote code XM-62DB36ZB

Note that this offer expires October 14th, 2009.

Enjoy :D

My trial period doesn't end until end of November, do you know if this will work?

[hotweiss]

For $5/month, I'm signing back up.

[michelb]

I'm interested in this. Anyone know if the 6 months for $5 is still available? Any connection fees or anything?

Let us know. Thanks.

[jed]

fyi, I'm on the US XM Radio, but they called today and I got 5mos for $19.99 plus their royalty fee for a total of about $23.60 US$.

Said they were 2 promos at this time, a full year for $77, or the one I took.

[michelb]

Hi, strange question but does XM charge to activate / de-activate / change radios? We're thinking of getting it and most of the time we'd use it in our car which has integrated XM but a few weeks / year we travel in our motorhome so I'd like to de-activate the one in the car and active a add-on' one (e.g. RoadyXT) then (we really mostly want it for the motorhome since that's when we'd really get the benefit of it). Will we have to pay everytime we want to do that switch or will they do it for free?

Also is there any benefit/drawback of getting the US instead of Canadian account. In case anyone else cares, here's a bit more info on the CND vs US - looks like there's a few more stations in the US http://www.xmfan.com/viewtopic.php?t=52705.

[iheartpepsi]

I am not going to renew my 3 month trial, so you can try to use the following promo code I was given for a one year subscription. Just call 1-877-209-0079;

four payments of $19.99: quote code XM-9H3PZA5R
one payment of $79.96: quote code XM-62DB36ZB

Note that this offer expires October 14th, 2009.

Enjoy :D

Was told this is for built in radios only :|

Was also told to call back a few days before my 1 year expired next month to get better deals. I thought you had to call 30 days before the expiration or if you do end up canceling they charge you early cancellation fees? :confused:

[tg82]

I got $5/month for 6 months a couple of days ago. Called in to cancel since my 3mos/$5 was up.

[llcooljayce]

I just called (XM subscription expires 11/20/09) and they only offered me $108 for the full 12 months including tax (102.86 before tax or $8.57/month) ... I turned it down ... am I getting too greedy or do you think I should wait till closer to expiration to cancel?

[one-cheap-guy]

They called me tonight.

I signed up for another year for 79.96 - with no code.
I did have to wait for, 'I have to talk to my supervisor first'.

Original offer was 119.95.

[alexkidd]

48k crap Satellite Radio is dead!

Long live cellular streaming at 192k!!

[good deal bc]

just got offered the 79.96 for the year.

took them up on it.

thanks!

[jhardy]

just got offered the 79.96 for the year.

...

How?

[T-Bone]

My sub. was about to expire in the next few days. I called to cancel, and they offered 2 options to keep me as a customer:

1 - Three months at $4.99 per month and pay upfront

2 - One year at $8.75 per month aka $105 per year. They called it a year sub. with 5 months free.

Took the 3 months again. This seems to be a revolving deal with XM, if you keep looking to cancel every 3 months. I think they are waiting for you to slip up and forget about the $5 plan, so they can hit you with $14.99 per month and hope that you don't notice on your credit card statement.

[llcooljayce]

XM called again and offered $8/month for 12 months so $96 or $100.80 with tax for the year ... took it ... asked about the $79,96 offer for the year and the CSR told me that it was for new in car activations only. I figured I could afford the $1.50 extra a month so I took it.

[sstrang]

My year subscription expired this month and I called and told him with the price as listed I couldn't afford it. He offered me the $96/year and I asked if the payments could be split and he said 'no'. So I again told him I couldn't afford a lump payment like that and then offered the $4.99/month for 6 months split into 2 payments, one now and the other in January.

It seems the $4.99/month deal can be had if you insist :cheesygri

[leseuldaniel]

My 6 months at 4.99 each was over yesterday. Sure enough, they charged my CC 50.XX today for the next three months at 15.XX each. I called them, told them I wanted to cancel, and within 10 seconds I was offered another 6 months at 4.99...

[kool1]

My 6 months at 4.99 each was over yesterday. Sure enough, they charged my CC 50.XX today for the next three months at 15.XX each. I called them, told them I wanted to cancel, and within 10 seconds I was offered another 6 months at 4.99...

Good to hear. My 6 months on my Malibu are up next month.

[twoods]

I received an email to to renew since my contract ends next month.

I called an said I wanted to find out about renewing. The lady quoted my $164 + tax. I said I would cancel instead and she said they gave me 50% off last year and couldn't do anything this year.

I told her to cancel at the end of my term and she said okay. So I cancelled.

I asked about the $4.99 or $79 deals and she said they were one time retention offers.

Any suggestions.

[WildThing]

Be aware: XM Radio has recently downgraded the streaming bitrate to 32kpbs (dial-up quality) and it is now absolutely horrible. I won't even listen to it at the office anymore because is sounds so crappy.

Damn! I just renewed for a year at 8 $ / month.

I agree with you for the quality. It's very disapointing. It's like when digital cable announced DVD quality, based of the # of lines of resolution but not taking account compression. A DVD looks better than an HD movie on my cable provider

XM is so compressed that now FM radio sound better in my car. And I have an high-end Pioneer Premier with a Pioneer receiver plugged directly in the radio (no fm transmission an no generic receiver plugged with 1/8 cable) high quality amp and speakers and it's night and day with a CD. Talk radio is especially bad, I think it's even more compressed.

The bad is that I listen less than 10 channels. Remove crappy channel that nobody listen and use the bandwith for quality.

The problem is that with most stock radio, it sounds ok because the radios are bad quality so you can't really tell the difference between CD, FM radio and XM. And it's the majority of the clients.

Which sells better to the average customer?
1) We have 228 channels of high quality music and talk radio
2) We have 40 channels of high quality 192 kbps sound

Most of the peoples wouldn't even understand point 2 so don't hope an improvement of quality

Wild Thing

[surfmonster]

Just got a phone call from XM Canada about renewal and after talking to a rep she offered be $96 and change for a 1 year sub renewal. I indicated that I have had better promos in the past and that Sirius were offering better deals and I would like to talk to her supervisor. She put me on hold for about 2 mins and came back on and gave me $51.17 + tax (don't know where they got that number) for the 1 year.

[shynepo3]

I have this in my car, though I never activated it...I'm thinking about it now, since I see it here for $5 month, which isn't bad. Does it have traffic updates? I heard they have this thing in cars called XM Nav traffic...but if my car didnt have that orignally, there's no way I could get it now right?

[kool1]

I received an email to to renew since my contract ends next month.

I called an said I wanted to find out about renewing. The lady quoted my $164 + tax. I said I would cancel instead and she said they gave me 50% off last year and couldn't do anything this year.

I told her to cancel at the end of my term and she said okay. So I cancelled.

I asked about the $4.99 or $79 deals and she said they were one time retention offers.

Any suggestions.

Strange.. I am on my 3rd extension. 2 x 3 months at $5 and now 6 months at $5. I will not pay much more, I just don't use it much. If it's gone, it's gone. My car has a plug in for my MP3 player anyway.

[twoods]

XM called and I said I didn't want to renew and they said okay so to bother.

I think that is poor sales, I was waiting for them to say, WHY cancel but nope.

Anyone get any deals lately?

[starchoice]

Why bother with XM Canada? Call XM U.S. All you need is a U.S. address and you can get a sub for $77 for the year. You can also do 5 months for $20. They tack on a small music royalty fee but you don't pay any GST. If your U.S. address is one that has no state or satellite tax, you avoid this as well.

[PrimeBane]

Does the US address have to match up with your credit card? That could be an excellent route to go. :)

[newfbc]

Why bother with XM Canada? Call XM U.S. All you need is a U.S. address and you can get a sub for $77 for the year. You can also do 5 months for $20. They tack on a small music royalty fee but you don't pay any GST. If your U.S. address is one that has no state or satellite tax, you avoid this as well.

Yep.. and when XM Canada goes bust, shuts down the repeaters, etc. Good luck! :)

Ron.

[starchoice]

Does the US address have to match up with your credit card? That could be an excellent route to go. :)

No, they do not need to match.

[starchoice]

Yep.. and when XM Canada goes bust, shuts down the repeaters, etc. Good luck! :)

Ron.

They won't shut down the repeaters. There are millions of U.S. subscribers and a big selling feature is North American coverage. They are not going to risk losing subscribers if U.S. residents cannot get coverage in Canada.

[newfbc]

They won't shut down the repeaters. There are millions of U.S. subscribers and a big selling feature is North American coverage. They are not going to risk losing subscribers if U.S. residents cannot get coverage in Canada.

Yanks don't travel that far into Canada to need repeaters. Sat signals work decent (especially for XM) the more south (closer to the border) you are. Up north in Edmonton.. hmmm.. I dunno.

From the XM Wiki:
"The combination of two satellites and a ground-based repeater network is designed to provide gap-free coverage anywhere within the contiguous U.S., the southern tip of Alaska, and in the southern part of Canada."

Ron.

[kazoober]

Why bother with XM Canada? Call XM U.S. All you need is a U.S. address and you can get a sub for $77 for the year. You can also do 5 months for $20. They tack on a small music royalty fee but you don't pay any GST. If your U.S. address is one that has no state or satellite tax, you avoid this as well.

+1

My subscription expired a few weeks ago and I phoned to cancel. Within days I received "we want you back" emails with offers of 3 months for $15 or $77 for a year. I just signed up for a year for $77. Will phone next November, cancel, then wait for the emails and sign on again!!

[jed]

Yanks don't travel that far into Canada to need repeaters. Sat signals work decent (especially for XM) the more south (closer to the border) you are. Up north in Edmonton.. hmmm.. I dunno.

From the XM Wiki:
"The combination of two satellites and a ground-based repeater network is designed to provide gap-free coverage anywhere within the contiguous U.S., the southern tip of Alaska, and in the southern part of Canada."

Ron.

US XM works north of YEG, so far.

[newfbc]

US XM works north of YEG, so far.
from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XM_Satellite_Radio
"In American and Canadian metropolitan areas, XM and its Canadian Licensee known as Canadian Satellite Radio (CSR), own and operate a network of approximately 900 terrestrial repeater stations, meant to compensate for satellite signal blockage by buildings, tunnels, and bridges. In the United States XM owns and operates approximately 800 repeater sites covering 60 markets; in Canada CSR is installing approximately 80 to 100 repeaters that will be owned and operated by CSR in the 16 largest Canadian cities."

The Canadian repeaters that cover northern areas like Edmonton, are owned by CSR (aka XM Canada). If XM Canada fails, Sirius XM will have no interest in taking over and maintaining these repeaters.

Ron.

[starchoice]

If XM Canada fails, Sirius XM will have no interest in taking over and maintaining these repeaters.



Well, that's just your opinion. I'm keeping my U.S. subscription.

[starchoice]

Yanks don't travel that far into Canada to need repeaters.

Are you saying that those out-of-town plates are fakes? Shall I call the police when I see one?

This forum is about deals, not the merits of a company and what they might do in the future.

The better deal is XM U.S.

[kazoober]

The better deal is XM U.S.

Absolutely!! If you sign on with XM or Sirius Canada you will be paying way more.

P.S. I have excellent reception in Edmonton and up north to Fort McMurray.

[twoods]

+1

My subscription expired a few weeks ago and I phoned to cancel. Within days I received "we want you back" emails with offers of 3 months for $15 or $77 for a year. I just signed up for a year for $77. Will phone next November, cancel, then wait for the emails and sign on again!!

Hey Kazoober, can you post the emails or cut and paste them, I would like to refer to the emails and call them so I can get the same.

thanks

[kazoober]

Sure twoods, here is the offer..

This one expired Nov. 11 but they offered it again. Just call the number you see below and say you got an email offering 6 months at $4.99 a month or one year for $77, whichever one it is you want. You have to have cancelled your existing subscription first to get this offer (and have subscribed on the US site with a US address!!).

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b242/kazoobers/XM.jpg

[Reed Solomon]

Sure twoods, here is the offer..


Elvis radio.. Estreet radio.. grateful dead. All they need is a pearl jam channel and I'd vomit for a minute straight right now.

[kazoober]

^^^^

LOL, there are 200 other channels you could listen to you know :D

[newfbc]

Sure twoods, here is the offer..

This one expired Nov. 11 but they offered it again. Just call the number you see below and say you got an email offering 6 months at $4.99 a month or one year for $77, whichever one it is you want. You have to have cancelled your existing subscription first to get this offer (and have subscribed on the US site with a US address!!).

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b242/kazoobers/XM.jpg


XM Canada just sent me an similar offer for a deactivated radio. $4.99/mth for 6 months or $99/yr.

Ron.

[Keithsindiapaleale]

XM Canada just sent me an similar offer for a deactivated radio. $4.99/mth for 6 months or $99/yr.

Ron.

Here is the image. $4.99 Promo code does not come up on link for some reason?
Update: It appears the promo code may be radio or email specific...
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q143/keithsindiapaleale/XM-1.jpg

And here is the small print:
*Exclusive Offer cannot be combined with other promotional offers. Your account will automatically be billed in total in advance according to the total cost of the term selected at the Offer Price and on a recurring basis, after expiry of the Offer Price term, according to the then applicable billing rate. XM products, programming services, and fees are subject to change at any time, without notice. Offer does not apply to radios on Family plan or to Commercial Subscribers. Other fees and taxes may apply. Only available in Canada. Channel blocking of XL channels is available for XM radio receivers by calling 1-877-209-0079. Subscriptions subject to terms and conditions available at
http://cl.exct.net/?ju=fe3a15717464067b731573&ls=fded177475610c74751c757d&m=fef61c73706c05&l=fe92157470660c7c7d&s=fe2313747364007e7d1375&jb=ffcf14&t=
xmradio.ca . (c) 2009 XM Satellite Radio Inc. NHL is a registered trademark of the National Hockey League. (c) NHL 2009. All other trademarks and logos are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

**Offer expires November 30, 2009.

[newfbc]

Here is the image. $4.99 Promo code does not come up on link for some reason?
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q143/keithsindiapaleale/XM-1.jpg

And here is the small print:
*Exclusive Offer cannot be combined with other promotional offers. Your account will automatically be billed in total in advance according to the total cost of the term selected at the Offer Price and on a recurring basis, after expiry of the Offer Price term, according to the then applicable billing rate. XM products, programming services, and fees are subject to change at any time, without notice. Offer does not apply to radios on Family plan or to Commercial Subscribers. Other fees and taxes may apply. Only available in Canada. Channel blocking of XL channels is available for XM radio receivers by calling 1-877-209-0079. Subscriptions subject to terms and conditions available at
http://cl.exct.net/?ju=fe3a15717464067b731573&ls=fded177475610c74751c757d&m=fef61c73706c05&l=fe92157470660c7c7d&s=fe2313747364007e7d1375&jb=ffcf14&t=
xmradio.ca . (c) 2009 XM Satellite Radio Inc. NHL is a registered trademark of the National Hockey League. (c) NHL 2009. All other trademarks and logos are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

**Offer expires November 30, 2009.

I was thinking the 4.99 code might be unique.

Ron.

[Keithsindiapaleale]

I was thinking the 4.99 code might be unique.

Ron.

I was thinking the same thing. Someone posted a code in another thread and it is different than the one I have listed in my email.

[donairjunkie]

Just signed up to XM Radio for $4.99 for six months.

[twoods]

Just signed up to XM Radio for $4.99 for six months.

Did they call you or did you call? What did you say?

[starchoice]

Just signed up to XM Radio for $4.99 for six months.

Useless post. Do you just want us to be happy for you?

Since you're new, whatyou're supposed to do is pass on deals to fellow RFDers. So how did you get this? Promo code? U.S. or Canada?

[newfbc]

Useless post. Do you just want us to be happy for you?

Since you're new, whatyou're supposed to do is pass on deals to fellow RFDers. So how did you get this? Promo code? U.S. or Canada?


Um.. who's useless now..
http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/9761317-post158/

Ron.

[kazoober]

LOL Starchoice!

PWNED!!!!

[donairjunkie]

To be more specific. I had a 3 month free offer that was about to expire because of a vehicle I just bought. I called XM Radio Canada 1 877 209 0079 and said that I wanted to get the best promotion they would offer. They quoted be 119.88 for a year. I said I saw it cheaper for 4.99 for six months. They replied that that offer was over at end of November. I said that was too bad because I was still in a free trial offer and that I would have taken the promo if had known about it in November. They put me on hold for 2 minutes while the representative talked to his manager. I got the deal.

Pretty straight forward and I had nothing to lose.

Good Luck. I am passing this on to let you know that the deal is still out there.

[starchoice]

Um.. who's useless now..
http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/9761317-post158/

Ron.

Yes, good...info that should have been included in the post.

[starchoice]

LOL Starchoice!

PWNED!!!!

There are forum rules against TROLLS!

[ADBAWG]

Useless post. Do you just want us to be happy for you?

Since you're new, whatyou're supposed to do is pass on deals to fellow RFDers. So how did you get this? Promo code? U.S. or Canada?

There is also this forum rule:

3. RedFlagDeals.com Forum Code of Conduct

Types of Behaviour that will earn an infraction:

2. Making a new user feel unwelcome.

[kazoober]

I just got emailed a new offer. Now $4.99 a month for 3 months or $4.00 a month for 5 months. Again, this is based on having an expired contract previously registered on the US XM website.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b242/kazoobers/090209_sir_wb_4_mn.jpg

[GRANDISON]

For people worried about sound quality, it sounds great in car, better than fm if hooked up properly. The only thing i notice is that the volume of xm is lower than cd/mp3 player when played but the quality is still much better than FM id say, and you dont get any static or interferance like with FM unless you are under a bridge or parking garage, but even then it goes into 'clear' mode so you dont hear any feedback during signal loss.

Ontopic XM is not worth the price they charge though. Only get it if you can get a discount, if it was 100$ a year id pay, but currently it is overpriced.

I just renewed for a year for 90$ through XM Canada just by saying i want a better rate. Im not to sure about this 5$ for 6 months, but if its true get it. But if u dont wanna deal with the hassles of an american adress, just pay a discounted rate through XM Canada.

[Pavel]

Audio quality is subjective. The fact is satellite radio does not sound better than FM because the source is not the same qaulity as FM. Like they say, garbage in, garbage out.

[GRANDISON]

well if you try it you will hear the differance, maybe its being decoded into a high quality stream or something on the receiver end, who knows, but compared to pretty much all FM channels, satallite radio sounds loads better on my amped system.

[Pavel]

i have noticed a difference myself but it really depends on the individual. i do know they do some audio modification to help enhance the sound. In the past, iirc, XM was outputting at around 64 kbps and Sirius was less, now Sirius is a bit better, outputting between 60-80 kbps per channel. http://www.overclock.net/sound-cards-computer-audio/539165-xm-radio-sirius-bitrate.html
However, according to Wikipedia, subscribers listening to XM are listening to a 32 kbp stream. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XM_Satellite_Radio

[GRANDISON]

im actually going to call XM and ask them what bitrate they send their signal at and is the quality dependant on the reciever as well

[Pavel]

Good luck with that. Hopefully the rep in India or the Philippines will be able to answer your question and not get confused with the online bit rate. :)

[Ctrl-Z]

Just cancelled my account with XM Canada after being with them for 5 years or so. Did this after my credit card statement showed an auto renewal at just under double what I paid last year ($173.13/year). They offered 3 months @$5 each, $44.xx for each 3 months thereafter. No such thing as a 6 month plan they tell me. However I almost never listen to satellite radio in the winter and having to deal so often with their crappy automatic renewals just don't make the hassle of negotiating with them worth it.

Maybe they'll email me something better. If not, no big loss. My next vehicle will have Sirrius factory installed in it so doesn't make much sense to have XM as well.

[gooilers99]

I called in today to cancel my subscription and was first offered $92 for a year and I said that was too much so they offered $82 for a year and I said too much and asked if they had a shorter term after which I was offered the $4.99/month for 6 months.

[sine]

I've always heard that XM is really hard to cancel and they always want to give you some good deals to stick around. Yesterday, it was extremely cold and my radio shattered when i got in the car, so I figured if I called in to cancel they would give me a free radio or at least good deal on one.

I gave her my address, she said "Ok, Ive cancelled it. Have a good day." and hung up. I'm a little surprised, but I wasn't interested in shelling out another $70 for a radio when I'm already paying the $15/month.

[twoods]

they charged my credit card $180 and I called to cancel, they gave me 6 months for $5 a month and reversed the charges.

[Ctrl-Z]

they charged my credit card $180 and I called to cancel, they gave me 6 months for $5 a month and reversed the charges.

That's exactly what I did and I also requested a 6 month plan. I was told they don't offer 6 month plans so I cancelled my service. Whatever, it's not worth the hassle of repeatedly having to deal with these people. Automatic credit card renewals for far more than an existing contract price should be illegal.

[kool1]

Just cancelled my service.

I had been paying $5/mo for a year in my Malibu but they only offered $96/yr + tax (all up front) and I said no. Just not worth much more than $5 in my opinion.

I have an MP-3 player so I'm all set to go back to my own music.

[freewilly]

Just got this deal ($4.99/month for 6 months).

Called to cancel and got it.:)

[deals46]

Just cancelled my service.

I had been paying $5/mo for a year in my Malibu but they only offered $96/yr + tax (all up front) and I said no. Just not worth much more than $5 in my opinion.

I have an MP-3 player so I'm all set to go back to my own music.



Just got this deal ($4.99/month for 6 months).

Called to cancel and got it.:)


The reps at XM are so hit and miss!? I used to have XM a while back, recently asked about re-trying their service if available for $5 a month. Was bluntly told, no such offer available! Guess it depends on the time of day that you ask! :lol:

[kool1]

The reps at XM are so hit and miss!? I used to have XM a while back, recently asked about re-trying their service if available for $5 a month. Was bluntly told, no such offer available! Guess it depends on the time of day that you ask! :lol:

You might be right.

Maybe you only get so many $5/mo offers. I just finished my 3rd offer.

Hopefully they will offer me something to come back but if not, no big deal.

[Chris]

I've had this $5/month deal for over a year now. I'm tired of having to call to have charges reversed every 6 months. they just can't figure it out! Actually, I suspect they auto-renew at full price in hopes that people wont notice.

I don't find XM to be worth even $5 a month. I'm paying about a $1/min at my current listening rate. :(

[Marvelous_Moondancer]

Thanks to this post, I also just got the $4.99/month for 6 months promotion. It was like pulling teeth though!!

First, the staff person told me that no such promo existed. I explained that my friend got this deal just the other day (thanks, FreeWilly). She responded that only "random" people were offered this deal, that they do not "choose" who this deal is offered to (as if!!).

I explained to them that in our 3 car household, two of our vehicles have Sirius. My new vehicle came with a free 3-month XM promo which was due to expire tomorrow. I am uncertain if I like Sirius or XM better, so I thought that I should give XM another 6 month trial period. The woman said she "may" be able to offer me the $4.99/month for the next 6 months, but in the same breath tried to get me to commit to a full subscription after this next 6-period! I reiterated that I was "trying" out XM for a little while longer and if I liked the radio and found their service to be helpful and professional that I would likely subscribe again, but could not commit to a longer subscription at this time.

Argumentatively, she asked, "What do you mean by 'try'?". Grrr. I asked the staff person to pass me through to her supervisor and she refused!! She did however put me on hold (grrr) and then after sometime, told me she could indeed offer me the $4.99/month promo.

[kool1]

Quick update.. just got an e-mail asking me to come back.

$4.99 for 6 months, expires Jan 28 / 10.

I guess I will sign up again. $5/mo I can deal with.

[OldSchoolBob]

Called in after an auto renew, got 8$/month for a year. Not too shabby. I have a long drive to work :(

[Tyler18]

Quick update.. just got an e-mail asking me to come back.

$4.99 for 6 months, expires Jan 28 / 10.

I guess I will sign up again. $5/mo I can deal with.

Is this with XM Canada, if so was there a code to go along with it?

Thanks

[deals46]

Quick update.. just got an e-mail asking me to come back.

$4.99 for 6 months, expires Jan 28 / 10.

I guess I will sign up again. $5/mo I can deal with.


Might consider if they send an offer... tried asking for $5 but no luck. :| Want to try out the sound with the boombox deal. :)

[kool1]

Is this with XM Canada, if so was there a code to go along with it?

Thanks

Yes.. XM Canada.

Code was XM-MVTGBRZE.

Not sure if that is unique but..

[Infamous-D]

I just renewed my XM as well.

They initially told me it would be $190 and change for the upcoming year and I told them I was walking.

She they offered me $120 and change for the year, which I also balked at. We finally settled at $93 for the year, tax in. So just over $7 a month. I can live with that.

After reading here I wish I had of forced my hand for $5 a month, oh well.

[Sat_RedFlag]

My subscription at $5/month was due to end of the year, I figured I would call and threaten to cancel if I didn’t get another $5/month subscription. Having previously tired this tactic with Rogers, Bell and credit card companies with success in the past I was ready with all my research. Once the CSR got on the line and I told her I wanted to cancel because wasn’t willing to pay $14.88 / month she said ok and canceled my subscription – just like that. She didn’t even try and keep me, it really does depends on who you get.

[ratnrol]

Yes.. XM Canada.

Code was XM-MVTGBRZE.

Not sure if that is unique but..

Tried the code and it did not work for me.

[kool1]

Tried the code and it did not work for me.

It may be unique... It was e-mailed to me direct, not a mass e-mail.

[modano9]

Any current promo codes that are not "one time use"?
I called recently to try and extend my service using various promo codes but they would not budge. They also did not seem to care if I cancelled.

[Nraja]

Just came back from the states where my sister has xm in her civic. I think she has a sirius and xm package. She's paying $5/month for 6 months (retention), anyone know if I can use a 2nd receiver in Toronto? If so, what would the cost (or a good negotiated cost) be?

If not...should I just use her address and use the receiver in Toronto? They seem to have better pricing and better stations!

[Priceslasher]

I just renewed for 4.99/month for the next 6 month... as per the csr..this is a one time deal that can not be used again..i guess we will see about that..

[luvdadeals]

I had 6 months at $5 and XM would not budge on renewing. did offer me approx $100 per year but I don't want to commit that long.

So I ended up canceling - the rep said if I wait a week or so I should get a retention email offer (likely $5/month for 6 months) but she did not have the power to give me the deal.

I will update if I get it

[modano9]

I will probably end up just cancelling the service...I did not appreciate how I was treated when I called about promotions that others have been able to obtain. It would have to be a pretty sweet deal to sign back up.

[Buzzer]

XM Radio called my wife lastnight and wanted to know what kind of term we were thinking of taking when our current plan expired on February 9th. We advised that we weren't wanting to renew as we weren't listening to XM Radio as much as we thought as our commute got cut in half. She ended up forwarding us to someone else who offered us $30/6 months right away and said that she would forward on promotions like this via e-mail within the next 6 months. The rep said the new promotions could be added on to our current plan, so if another $30/6 months came out in just a few weeks, we could re-up again to tack it on at the end of the current 6 month term.

We asked if this $30/6 months was just a retentions thing or not and she said that they may be putting it out as a special offer sometime soon due to declining subscriptions. Take that for what it's worth, I guess. :)

[fanshawe]

I just called XM radio to get this 6 month deal but I wasn't able to. I have XM in my vehicle which i bought brand new 2 months ago and apparently the dealership hasn't sent in all my info to them yet so they are unable to do anything until they get that info from them. You'd think they would want the business and just add the info in manually. The lady did say she would add it on if I called back later when they had all my info.

[ajm25]

I just got renewed for 3 mos. at $5 per month, for about the 10th time! Told them I wanted to cancel unless promotion extended.

[larman2001]

These 6 month deals are great for me as I have a summer car that I store for 5 months. Hopefully I can get this deal in March!

[porksoda]

Yes.. XM Canada.

Code was XM-MVTGBRZE.

Not sure if that is unique but..




I just tried to re-new with the code they e-mailed me (and I posted) and they refused to honor it saying I had "already used that promo before". I told her that was not true but they still would not budge.

Needless to say I sent a nasty e-mail to XM but I guess the 6-month deal is a 1 time offer. At least it is for me. I am just angry because they offered it and then refused to honor it.

Oh well... screw them. They will be out of business before long the way they are going in Canada.

well technically you posted it here and someone used it... so it is essentially your own fault.
they did offer it to you... you gave it out... and according to them... "you" used it.

[kool1]

well technically you posted it here and someone used it... so it is essentially your own fault.
they did offer it to you... you gave it out... and according to them... "you" used it.

No no.. the lady said I used it the last time I renewed for 6 months.

[ashhabib]

So, I received a 3 month code today: DEAL4Q $3.99/MTH!

[aeonrush]

So, I received a 3 month code today: DEAL4Q $3.99/MTH!

Only good for cars that came with XM, but thanks for posting.

[GuiltySpark]

Cancelled my nhl XM radio 3 months free deal, and was offered $5/mo. for 6 mo. right off the bat. This was yesterday.

[fireguy9]

just called week prior to my deal ending and they first offered $8 month for the yr,,,, said I was on $5 per month and she said she could do that at 3 months, so said sure keep it going and will call back in April.
Reminder is set in blackberry to call xm again.:D

[kool1]

just called week prior to my deal ending and they first offered $8 month for the yr,,,, said I was on $5 per month and she said she could do that at 3 months, so said sure keep it going and will call back in April.
Reminder is set in blackberry to call xm again.:D

So hit and miss what you get. I wish they would offer 5 channels for $5. I would just do that indefinitely.

[nano]

has anyone received a rebate after paying for a year upfront?

[luvdadeals]

I had 6 months at $5 and XM would not budge on renewing. did offer me approx $100 per year but I don't want to commit that long.

So I ended up canceling - the rep said if I wait a week or so I should get a retention email offer (likely $5/month for 6 months) but she did not have the power to give me the deal.

I will update if I get it

Just as an update I got a mailout today with the 4.99 /6 months offer if I come back. So I signed back up again - small victory but proves that that deal is out there even if you have to cancel for a week or so to get it.

[housebanana2]

got the same deal two previous years. I think it's 94 bucks a year plus tax. Called in 2 days before year cancelled (jan 14, 2010) and was told that I had a deal previous two years and would never get it again. Threatened to cancel but didn't matter.

Called the next day and pressed I think number to for cancellations and just asked if there was any deals offered for yearly programming as I thought 164 was too much for what I used it and she offered me 94 bucks for the years again.

I said works for me and we were good to go for another year.

[T-Bone]

Had the $4.99 per month for the past year or so. Tried to renew with the DEAL4Q $3.99 per month code but not allowed due to having the promo price for the last renewal. They did offer $94 per year or $7.83 per month. I did not accept and cancelled service.

They told me if I decide to renew at a later time, there would be a activation charge as well.

Bye bye XM.

** Note: The CSR asked right away where I got the "DEAL4Q" code from. I said "online" and she said right away that I would not qualify. Perhaps others need to say that they got an "e-mail".

[nelly29]

I got $92 for the year taxes in.....This is gonna be my second year with that price so I guess from what I read next year they will not be so quick to give me a discount >:(

[mark2000]

Same here, got the $96/year rate when threatening to cancel. This is my second year at that rate.

[toronto_slim]

Ditto. The $96 seems to be their first retention offer but it still seems to depend on who you talk to. Called to cancel a couple of days before my renewal date and told them it was because the service was too expensive. First CSR said it was $164 because you already got a discount last year and if that was too much then sorry to see you go. I called again and the second CSR offered $96 right away, no code needed, which I accepted.

[ac328]

Agree 100% that it depends on who you get. Maybe each CSR has a quota of retention deals they're allowed to hand out?

Anyway called last week to cancel and all I got offered was 12 months for price of 10 months i.e. $150. Said no thanks even though renewal is Jan. 20.

Called again yesterday and was given 6 months @ $5/month. I took that one.

Totally random.

[krazykanuck]

Just called today to cancel and was offered 1yr @ 96$ as my retention offer. CSR mentioned that this was good until end of Feb.

Will wait until a better offer comes up.....

[JustFiona]

I'm so glad I found this thread! I have been paying $7.99/month for the last 6 months - the first offer I received after my trial. They wanted to renew me at $144.63 for the year, so I started Googling.

I just called and said I wanted to cancel because of the cost and they offered me $96 for the year, and I asked if they could do any better than that. They said sure, and offered me $4.99/month for 6 months. She said just call before the 6 months are up and ask for another promotion because they always have promotions.

:-0

[sloman]

Just got off w XM Canada. They renewed at $4.99/mth for 6-months commencing March 1. Good stuff. This thread is brilliant!!!

[T-Bone]

Okay just cancelled last week. My radio was dead for 5 days or so. Now, I got a robo call from the XM 1-877 number yesterday...no one on the XM end picked up after I said "hello" a few times.

Now this morning, my XM stations are back on as if nothing happened. I better not get billed for this ...

Has this happened to anyone else? Is there a free promo on now?

[Nraja]

Anyone know if you can use the Sirius/XM package from the states in Canada?

[JohnEnglish]

Anyone know if they have any deals with NavTraffic? My navigation system in my car also gets traffic updates from XM so I'd like to get the radio and traffic pckage.

Last year they said they didn't offer deals if you got the traffic package as well.

[JohnEnglish]

Anyone have any luck getting the Traffic updates with any of these discounts? Several reps have offer me 1 year for $96 but as soon as I mention that I'd like to add on the traffic updates for $5.99 a month they say that they can do that and if I want traffic I have to pay the full $14.95 a month.

[Bandi1]

I just called in to 'cancel' my account and was offered the $96/yr retention offer again. I asked if that was the best they could do and was offered 6 months for $5/mth, which I agreed to. ;)

[geo357]

This is what I got in an email, a week after I canceled, enjoy.

Take advantage of this great offer today. Call us at 1-877-438-9677 and quote promo XM-MVTHMQAM to turn to XM back on. Hurry though, this offer expires February 11, 2010.

[cayouche]

This is what I got in an email, a week after I canceled, enjoy.

Take advantage of this great offer today. Call us at 1-877-438-9677 and quote promo XM-MVTHMQAM to turn to XM back on. Hurry though, this offer expires February 11, 2010.

... and what does it do??

[twoods]

Anyone have any luck getting the Traffic updates with any of these discounts? Several reps have offer me 1 year for $96 but as soon as I mention that I'd like to add on the traffic updates for $5.99 a month they say that they can do that and if I want traffic I have to pay the full $14.95 a month.

You can get traffic updates in Canada?

[Couper]

XM just auto-renewed me for a year at full price.. I called to cancel and the best I could get was $4.99 for 3 months. Anyone have any luck recently with a good rate for an annual sub?

[joeb89]

XM just auto-renewed me for a year at full price.. I called to cancel and the best I could get was $4.99 for 3 months. Anyone have any luck recently with a good rate for an annual sub?

Hmmmm....I just cancelled a subscription a few days ago and they offered me 1 year at around 9X.00, worked out to about $8/mo. Weird they didn't offer you the same.

Just received a new code today for $5/mo for 6 mos.; XM-MVTM7RNB, expires Mar 25th. I'm thinking about it but if somebody uses it and I can't, don't care much.

[Iron Chef Ajax]

Does anyone know if Sirrius Radio has the like offerings?

[canadiantj]

Just called to cancel/renew and they offered the $96 rate for a year. Said no thanks, happy paying $5 per month. CSR said that I've been given that promotion too many times and they can't do it again. I said thanks and cancelled. Now I'll have to wait to see if they send me a mailer to renew. Nice to have but not worth a higher price as I listen to maybe 4 channels total.

[raspeed]

anyone know how to get this as a new sign-up?
never had xm before but would sign up for $5/mth

[cvrle1]

anyone know how to get this as a new sign-up?
never had xm before but would sign up for $5/mth

Interested in this as well since I got XM radio as a b-day gift from buddy. Dont feel like paying $14 a month for it.

Thanks

[iheartpepsi]

Called today and asked for the 4.99 for 6 months on a new activation and got it + $29.xx activation fee.

[kool1]

Called today and asked for the 4.99 for 6 months on a new activation and got it + $29.xx activation fee.

Did you just call and say "I'd like 6 months for $4.99" or did you ask if they had any deals?

[iheartpepsi]

Did you just call and say "I'd like 6 months for $4.99" or did you ask if they had any deals?

Just told them I cancelled last fall because my radio broke (which is true, but under someone else's name, and they didn't even ask for that account name) and was offered it over the phone, but wasn't given a code, and she looked for the code and gave it to me.

[noiro]

I just called XM and looked like a fool (I thought I was calling Sirius Radio)...:lol:

So...any Sirius Canada deal?:cry:

[krazykanuck]

Called XM and applied the latest promo code, success.

tnx.

[Kaoz]

Called XM and applied the latest promo code, success.

tnx.
Which promo code? I'm trying to get the 4.99$/month for 6 months.

[krazykanuck]

Which promo code? I'm trying to get the 4.99$/month for 6 months.

Read this post.... (http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/10372726-post237/)

[Kaoz]

Read this post.... (http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/10372726-post237/)

I guess it was a one time use coupon.

[krazykanuck]

usually these codes are promos valid for a length of time - and not limited to one individual. Did you retry applying it?!

[Kaoz]

usually these codes are promos valid for a length of time - and not limited to one individual. Did you retry applying it?!

Yeah tried several times, someone else mentions one time use on previous pages.

DEAL4Q works for me, but that's just 3 months.

[mtlboy]

I just called XM and looked like a fool (I thought I was calling Sirius Radio)...:lol:

So...any Sirius Canada deal?:cry:

need Sirius too, not sure why they dont have the same deals

[stevewk]

Sirius actually called me at my home 2 days ago and offered me $74/year to reactivate my car radio. I paused to consider her offer and before I could respond, she asked me "is that still too expensive?" to which of course I answered "yes" and then she offered me $30/6 months, plus tax, no activation fee...so around $35 total. I accepted...and will call to cancel again in 6 months! Seemed pretty straightforward but not sure if YMMV if you initiate contact with them vs. Sirius calling you....

[jappler]

Anyone have a promo code that works for $5/month?

I called to see if I can get the $5/month deal, my trial just died. They were having none of it. No way I'm paying $15/month for something that I use maybe 20 mins a day.

Thanks in Advance!

[buchaneer]

I just used this code "XM-MVTM7RNB" and got 6 months @$4.99 per month. First she told me that the code had already been used. I told her it wasn't a one-use code & that several people had received the same code from XM in a promotional email and she said OK and put it through.

[visionqueen]

I just used this code "XM-MVTM7RNB" and got 6 months @$4.99 per month. First she told me that the code had already been used. I told her it wasn't a one-use code & that several people had received the same code from XM in a promotional email and she said OK and put it through.

thanks for sharing the code. :)

[steveyd]

called up and told them i had a promo, 6 months for 4.99 a month

she said she would look through all the promotions and find it, which she did

i never had to give her any code number

but she did tell me i should call back and cancel

[Mavrik55]

called up and told them i had a promo, 6 months for 4.99 a month

she said she would look through all the promotions and find it, which she did

i never had to give her any code number

but she did tell me i should call back and cancel

Exact same scenario for me today (May 6/10)
Came to $20.20 taxes in, every 3 months.

[riceboy]

Just got it for $3.99/mth.

[evoviii]

Just got it for $3.99/mth.

Is this after a free trial ended?

[Mavrik55]

Just got it for $3.99/mth.

Care to elaborate superstar?????

[MaxSteel]

Exact same scenario for me today (May 6/10)
Came to $20.20 taxes in, every 3 months.

either my math is bad...or I'm missing something.. but..

$4.99 x 6 = $29.94
approx 13% tax = $3.89
total = $33.83

so every three months ( divided by two ) = $16.91ish..

that being said I just tried calling and the $5 deal seems to be dead. The guy didn't have anything, best deal was not good, and I'm not paying that much for a radio in my car. so he just let me cancel.

[MaxSteel]

So as of May 1st they now have a "music royalty fee" for 0.97cents a month added on to all the "deals".

lol..

ah well, nice knowing you xmradio..

[Mavrik55]

either my math is bad...or I'm missing something.. but..

$4.99 x 6 = $29.94
approx 13% tax = $3.89
total = $33.83

so every three months ( divided by two ) = $16.91ish..

that being said I just tried calling and the $5 deal seems to be dead. The guy didn't have anything, best deal was not good, and I'm not paying that much for a radio in my car. so he just let me cancel.

They bill every 3 months (quarterly) so it was $4.99 x 3= 14.97 and then taxes and whatever else they charge on top. I guess its the "royalty" fee you mention. Funny how they didn't tell me about that one.
I didn't ask for a breakdown, I was just fine when I heard the rep say $20.20 every 3 months.

[evoviii]

I cancelled after only being offered $8/mth. They just called today via automated msg to offer me $4.99 for 6 months.

Had cancelled for about a week or so, seems to do the trick

[MaxSteel]

I cancelled after only being offered $8/mth. They just called today via automated msg to offer me $4.99 for 6 months.

Had cancelled for about a week or so, seems to do the trick

if they call me back next week at $4.99 for 6month i'd take it.. I think it's worth $5 a month, but that's about it.. ..I'm paying for radio sheesh! and I listen to maybe 10 stations on there....

I'll post back if the automated system calls me back in a week.

[MaxSteel]

Found the tidbit about the music royalty fee:
Source: http://www.xmradio.ca/mrf/


The Copyright Board of Canada has reached a decision regarding fees associated with broadcasting copyrighted music through satellite radio. As a result, effective May 1, 2010, a Music Royalty Fee of $0.97 per month will be introduced on new plans and upon renewal of current subscription plans.

Additional details about the Music Royalty Fee are provided below.

1. What is the Music Royalty Fee?
The Music Royalty Fee offsets the cost that XM is required to pay the music, recording and publishing industries for the use of their music on XM Canada.

2. What is the cost of the Music Royalty Fee?
The cost of the Music Royalty Fee is $0.97 per month per radio for the duration of a subscriber’s plan term.

3. Who benefits from the Music Royalty Fee?
The Music Royalty Fee is used to offset the fee that XM Canada now pays to the Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN), the Neighbouring Rights Collective of Canada (NRCC), the Canadian Musical Reproduction Rights Agency (CMRRA) and the Society for Reproduction Rights of Authors, Composers and Publishers in Canada (SODRAC).

4. Does the Music Royalty Fee apply to all subscription plans?
All subscription plans (including family plans) which include music channels will be charged the same fee. Data packages and XM online+ subscriptions are not subject to the Music Royalty Fee.

5. When will I pay the Music Royalty fee?
The Music Royalty fee will be automatically added to all subscription plans entered into or renewing after May 1, 2010. For current subscribers, there will be no change to your current plan until your next renewal date. Roughly 30 days prior to your renewal date, you will receive notification of the changes and information as to how the fee will be charged on your future plan.

6. I am on a quarterly plan, will I see this fee applied each quarter?
Yes. Since your subscription renews each quarter, the Music Royalty Fee will be added to your total bill payment each quarter.

7. Can I avoid paying the Music Royalty Fee if I am already an XM subscriber?
Yes. XM Canada will pay the Music Royalty Fee for current subscribers who upgrade their subscription to a longer term plan. For more information on available plans, please call 1- 877-438-9677 to speak with a customer service representative.

8. How can I find out more information about the Music Royalty Fee?
For additional information regarding the Music Royalty Fee and how it affects your subscription, please call Listener Care at 1-877-438-9677 to speak with a customer service representative, or email us at care@xmradio.ca. For more information on our Terms and Conditions please visit xmradio.ca/terms.

[jackass_ca]

I cancelled after only being offered $8/mth. They just called today via automated msg to offer me $4.99 for 6 months.

Had cancelled for about a week or so, seems to do the trick


if they call me back next week at $4.99 for 6month i'd take it.. I think it's worth $5 a month, but that's about it.. ..I'm paying for radio sheesh! and I listen to maybe 10 stations on there....

I'll post back if the automated system calls me back in a week.

So, after the 6 months, then are you back to regular rate???

[MaxSteel]

So, after the 6 months, then are you back to regular rate???

yeah, you'd have to call and go through the whole rig-a-ma-role again..

sigh..

[MaxSteel]

Just got the phone call 20minutes ago.. took less than a week.

Quite funny that the phone call does not have any promo code, and you just talk to any rep and they give this deal. Yet last week I just asked to avoid this hassle and they wouldn't give it. ah well whatever.

Just for you RFD peeps, I also got them to waive half of the music royalty fee, if you look at part 7 of the music royalty notice it says that if you extend your service they will pay for it.. so I said that's what I was doing technically. So he offered to split it. They pay the first 3 months and I pay the second 3 months.. Saved an extra $3..not too bad.

[blairs1]

Got this email today:

We want you back. That's why the next two weeks are on us. From May 25 to June 7 listen to 48 channels of great music like 70s on 7, Classic Rewind, Prime Country, the Blend and The Pulse, sports on ESPN, news from CNN and much more.

For the next two weeks enjoy 48 channels of amazing programming without spending a penny. Here's just a sample...

Also gives me the option of $99.99/year or $4.99/month for 6 months.

The preview doesnt give me any channels I listened to before - so I dont know if I'd like the deal or not..

[djherbal1]

Got this email today:

We want you back. That's why the next two weeks are on us. From May 25 to June 7 listen to 48 channels of great music like 70s on 7, Classic Rewind, Prime Country, the Blend and The Pulse, sports on ESPN, news from CNN and much more.

For the next two weeks enjoy 48 channels of amazing programming without spending a penny. Here's just a sample...

Also gives me the option of $99.99/year or $4.99/month for 6 months.

The preview doesnt give me any channels I listened to before - so I dont know if I'd like the deal or not..


Same here. I usually sign up for this deal in the summer when i do more driving. But they almost always give people this deal. I've never even had to ask for it yet.

[donvaz]

Got this email today:

We want you back. That's why the next two weeks are on us. From May 25 to June 7 listen to 48 channels of great music like 70s on 7, Classic Rewind, Prime Country, the Blend and The Pulse, sports on ESPN, news from CNN and much more.

For the next two weeks enjoy 48 channels of amazing programming without spending a penny. Here's just a sample...

Also gives me the option of $99.99/year or $4.99/month for 6 months.

The preview doesnt give me any channels I listened to before - so I dont know if I'd like the deal or not..

+1 I received the same email - looks like this time they have unique codes.

What I never understood is that why would someone sign up for 1 year @ 99 instead of 6 mos @30?

[robskot]

Got this email today:

We want you back. That's why the next two weeks are on us. From May 25 to June 7 listen to 48 channels of great music like 70s on 7, Classic Rewind, Prime Country, the Blend and The Pulse, sports on ESPN, news from CNN and much more.

For the next two weeks enjoy 48 channels of amazing programming without spending a penny. Here's just a sample...

Also gives me the option of $99.99/year or $4.99/month for 6 months.

The preview doesnt give me any channels I listened to before - so I dont know if I'd like the deal or not..


Got this too...the channels for the free-be suck ass!

Anyone know, does the XM side carry CFL games since the Sirus took them over?

[CadillacJack]

FYI; I called today as they auto-renewed me for $50 for three months (!), and all they had for me was $17.88 for three months or $109 for a year. Maybe the weird number is due to the royalty fee charges.

I took the three months, and also added on $2.99 a month for the online service. I really missed it when they chopped the bitrate, and now I can use the XM for BlackBerry app as well.

Streamed wifi to the Bold all night tonight and it was beautiful - worth the $3 for XM in the backyard this summer for sure vs a second radio.

[robskot]

FYI; I called today as they auto-renewed me for $50 for three months (!), and all they had for me was $17.88 for three months or $109 for a year. Maybe the weird number is due to the royalty fee charges.

I took the three months, and also added on $2.99 a month for the online service. I really missed it when they chopped the bitrate, and now I can use the XM for BlackBerry app as well.

Streamed wifi to the Bold all night tonight and it was beautiful - worth the $3 for XM in the backyard this summer for sure vs a second radio.

Holy Crap...they are wanting $3 to steam it now....for a dying platform, they are getting pretty ballsy!

[5abi]

i cancelled a few months ago but they never sent me any email/mail of wanting me back :cry:

[circumventer]

need a deal for xm traffic

[CadillacJack]

Holy Crap...they are wanting $3 to steam it now....for a dying platform, they are getting pretty ballsy!

I should have been clear - the normal crappy bit-rate is free, if you want the 128 kb/s stream and XM Mobile for iPhone/BB, then they're asking for $2.99/month extra.

I can't really argue with the charge, as I really like the online version. For Sirius/XM to make it, they have to find a way to increase their ARPU, so I'm okay to help in this regard. However, full subscription price is not acceptable. :)

[movieking]

I got the email for $5 a month for 6 months as well. I have an old RoadyXT that I haven't used in a while, so is there anything that I would need to do to set it up again (even for the free channels)? Lost the instructions a long time ago...

[kool1]

i cancelled a few months ago but they never sent me any email/mail of wanting me back :cry:

I canceled 6 months ago, just got a we want you back. 2 weeks free also, automatic.

$4.99 /mo for 6 or 12 mo for $99.

I will probably take the 6, good for the summer driving.

[trellaine201]

Mine is $0 lol as for some reason they have not shut down my Sirius subscription. Someone mentioned they have a hard time with my specific model of receiver.

No complaints and I will enjoy. :)

[5abi]

anyone have the promo code for $5/month for 6 months?

[kool1]

Just as a quick FYI.. the $4.99 / mo is + $0.97/mo CRTC royalty fee. I just signed up and they add that so it's really $6 / mo + tax. Total scam tax but oh well, still a good deal.

Signed up with my promo code, all set for the summer!

[habs33]

Anyone willing to share a promo code? I just picked up the Onyx radio that's on sale at FS

[jh46]

Anyone willing to share a promo code? I just picked up the Onyx radio that's on sale at FS

Got these in an email...

6 months @$4.99/mth = XM-J8G967RZ

or

1 year for $99.99 = FTA999FOR1YEAR

[mingming]

every 3 months, I call them to cancel, and the csr counters with $5 a month for 3 months. been doing this for about a year now.

[5abi]

every 3 months, I call them to cancel, and the csr counters with $5 a month for 3 months. been doing this for about a year now.

i dont get it. u pay $5 a month then on the 3rd month u cancel and they offer the same offer again for another 3 months?

[airjuice]

Just called to get a 3 month trial free on my used Odyssey and as soon as that's done I'll be using the code or just canceling to get the $4.99 rate.

Thx for the tips!

[mingming]

i dont get it. u pay $5 a month then on the 3rd month u cancel and they offer the same offer again for another 3 months?

yes, start off with the $5 promo, when it ends, call them to cancel, the dude will offer another 3 months for $5, after those 3 months, call again.

this is my 4th cycle on this.

[CanuckFlyHigh]

I just bought a used GM vehicle and called, said the dealrship gave me 2 codes. 6MONTHSOFXM did not work. She said it is an expired winback promotion and the dealership should not have it. Then I tried DEAL4Q, and she said it worked, but again, the dealership should not have that code, but she would give it to me. 3.99 a month for the first 3 months. Came to $14.XX.

[gavbo]

Got these in an email...

6 months @$4.99/mth = XM-J8G967RZ

or

1 year for $99.99 = FTA999FOR1YEAR

Thanks for the promo. Just got the 6 months for $4.99 a month, comes out to $20.21 every 3 months. After 6 months it goes back to $14.99.

[StealthyMonk]

Thanks a ton...was about to sign up for 119.99 for the year till I saw this! No problems using the 6 month code...she didn't mention anything about an activation fee???


Got these in an email...

6 months @$4.99/mth = XM-J8G967RZ

or

1 year for $99.99 = FTA999FOR1YEAR

[llcooljayce]

Thanks for the promo. Just got the 6 months for $4.99 a month, comes out to $20.21 every 3 months. After 6 months it goes back to $14.99.

Was there an activation fee?

[mintchris]

I was looking at the Onyx radio the other day at BB. What is the general feeling on this unit? Better than Sirius? How is the sound quality? Does it just hook into the lighter and its good to go? How is the football coverage in the fall?
Thanks!!

[SPACEMANRICK]

After renewing for $5 per month for 3 months (for the third time) I just called to cancel my subscription assuming they would offer me the $5 fee for 3 more months but he just went ahead and cancelled my subscription :mad: I guess I will call back in a few days and try someone else...

[The Prez]

Thanks for the promo. Just got the 6 months for $4.99 a month, comes out to $20.21 every 3 months. After 6 months it goes back to $14.99.

Be careful, they got you with the "Music Royalty" fee ($4.99*1.13*6=$33.83). I called for this renewal offer of $4.99/mo and when he told me it was $20.21 x 2 due to this royalty I told him I'm not paying it b/c it wasn't in the fine print.

That's all it took and he easily gave me a credit for the difference. Kinda unethical though by not stating it anywhere and only telling the customer at the END of the transaction! :mad:

[Bradw]

I just called to cancel my 6 months I had at $4.99.
Told them I don't use it much and if a good offer ever came at the same price I would take it.
The rep. then said we have a summer program that just started (I think when I called - :-)
It was another $4.99 for 6 months

[SPACEMANRICK]

I called again today and tried someone else....a nice female CSR. She offered me the $4.99 promotion again but said I have been offered that 2 times before and this was the last time they could offer it. I had her check on the other renewal options and I ended up taking the 12 month renewal at $8 per month...after taxes in BC and royalty fees it was $119.68 for the year. Not as good as the $4.99 per month but it saved the hassle and time of calling in every 3 months and fighting for a better rate.

[airodus]

I just called to cancel and they gave me 3 months at $5. At some point I will get tired or renewing this thing and just cancel it altogether.

[steve-0101]

Got these in an email...

6 months @$4.99/mth = XM-J8G967RZ

or

1 year for $99.99 = FTA999FOR1YEAR

Thanks for this... my account is coming due in July and I called and had the FTA999FOR1YEAR promo code applied to my account for renewal @ $99.99.

[slowtalon]

You guys are awesome! I renewed for another 6 months... Hopefully there's another promo by then :)

[luvdadeals]

No luck renewing the $5 again - apparently I have had this promo longer than I should have.

I was offered 1 year for $96+ but decided to cancel - if anything like last time I will get a win back offer.

If not I'll wait a while and take the 1 year offer.

[starchoice]

6 months @$4.99/mth = XM-J8G967RZ



Tried renewing. They told me this code was no good. Wanted to know where I got it from?

Said the $4.99/month was expired. Offered me 1 yr. at $90+ and then offered me $10.00/month. Why should I pay double what I was paying?

I don't like the XM call centre. It sounds like they are all rookies...unprofessional. Told me he was in N.B.

I just cancelled and unless they come back VERY SOON, I'll just add the radio to my U.S. subs.

[timroth]

My 6 month promo was coming to an end. I called XM and said to cancel my service and she did without trying to save my business, which was fine by me.

Funny thing is, is that she said she was going to credit my CC because they bill in advance and that happened so I am guessing my service has been canceled but I still have access to listen online.

Anyone know if that is normal?

[SPACEMANRICK]

I agree most of those XM CSR's are terrible and most don't care if you just want to cancel their service. The first person I talked to just went ahead and cancelled my service without even trying to keep me as a customer.

The second person I talked to was much better and offered me the $8 monthly fee for one year ($119 for the year including all taxes) but I was still a week away from my old subscription expiring so she told me to call back in 1 week.

The third person I talked to after my subscription expired made me wait for 10 minutes on the phone and told me the second person had made a mistake in the tax calculation and instead of $119 it should be $136. I told her the $119 was agreed to previously, she then made me wait 10 more minutes while she looked into it again. Finally after waiting a total of 20 minutes she said they would honor the $119 amount but she had made a note in the second CSR's computer that she made a mistake in the tax calculation and I should have been charged $136 and to not make the same mistake again! She finally said to me to not expect the same deal again next year :rolleyes:

I think the point is if you get a CSR that is not helpful try again in a few days for another one. I called again the second time on the premise that I wanted to confirm I was cancelled even though the first CSR had told me he cancelled me already.

[BryceS]

Odds of getting the 6 months for $5/mo + fees on a new activation?

I was recently gifted a XM Radio for my car and just wired it up.

EDIT: The only promotion I could use was the $99 for one year. After fees, and taxes it came to $143.

Better than the $200+/year

[Garmin]

nothing better of the 99$/y (136$ with fee/tax) ?

[bittermelon]

Don't give up. I cancelled because they weren't offering anything that I would pay. I called back a week later and tried that 6 month code listed above. After a couple times on hold, she gave me a new code (don't know what she entered) that is essentially the same thing. $4.99/month for six months. They bill you every 3 months and I have to call in to cancel renew before the 6th month or they'll renew at regular rates. Just did it this morning so there is some new code that still works.

Thanks OP and others.

[luvdadeals]

No luck renewing the $5 again - apparently I have had this promo longer than I should have.

I was offered 1 year for $96+ but decided to cancel - if anything like last time I will get a win back offer.

If not I'll wait a while and take the 1 year offer.

Surprise Surprise - I got both a call and email offering me the $4.99 again for 6 months.

Called up - no activation fees - they applied promo in two payments of $20.xx tax and royalty fees in.

For anyone doubting if cancelling and waiting them out works - this is my 3rd time doing that.

[Garmin]

I call for a renewal with the old sixmonths/4.99$ code, recess, he said it was already in use, therefore invalid for me. I mentioned that I remove myself in this case .....

After, he then offered me a first deal at $ 107 / year ... After discussion for a better deal .. he offered a $ 5.86 per month for three months... no bad I take this deal...

See you in October for a other good deal with XM :)

[ratnrol]

Phoned to pre-cancel my contract. It expires 20-Aug-10. I had two previous three month contracts at $4.99/mo + royalty tax? ($2.88) + taxes. When asked why I politely said I did not see the value in the full prices.

Offered two three month extensions at $4.99/mo + $2.88 + tax. I may have the royalty tax slightly off, but three month price tax out is $17.88. For just over the price of a latte at Starbucks, I find it good value.

Last time they offered two three month deals they auto renewed after the first three months at full price. Had to call to correct it. I will put a reminder in calendar to check back in November to make sure my account is up to date :).

[roycemacrae]

My sub was due to run out tomorrow - I was given 1 year for 99 bucks plus tax.

Royce

[jimmyswats]

Spoke with billing person, was offered 199 for the year, asked to cancel and was transferred to another agent who offered 121.84 all in for a year. I again declined and she cam back with $20.20 all in for 3 months x 2 do $40.40 for 6 months. I paid 78$ for the year prior so went with this, hopefully something good is available in 6 months again.

To save time you may want to just start with the cancellation option up front.

[JC69]

My wife wants to get a satelite radio to listen to a couple of stations. Are there any deals or promos for first time users? I wouldn't mind getting two radios but that would cost me $25 a month plus fees it seems from the web rates.

Any deals on radios too? Suggestions for a good one? What's the difference between Sirius and XM??

[Ethan15]

My wife wants to get a satelite radio to listen to a couple of stations. Are there any deals or promos for first time users? I wouldn't mind getting two radios but that would cost me $25 a month plus fees it seems from the web rates.

Any deals on radios too? Suggestions for a good one? What's the difference between Sirius and XM??

Future Shop has the OnyX radio with 1 year subscription for $149 (reg $199) on sales sometimes.

[johnnyblues2k]

Spoke with billing person, was offered 199 for the year, asked to cancel and was transferred to another agent who offered 121.84 all in for a year. I again declined and she cam back with $20.20 all in for 3 months x 2 do $40.40 for 6 months. I paid 78$ for the year prior so went with this, hopefully something good is available in 6 months again.

To save time you may want to just start with the cancellation option up front.

I took the $121.84 ($107+tx) deal, for a year. No hasstle in 6months I think it's decent. My contract expired in September and was originally offered the 2 Year Plan $329.78 +tx

[iamdman]

The free promo for sirius in my new car is about to expire. I have access to a US Address, can I hook up my car with Sirius US?

[Deevusone]

My 3 month free promo ended a few days ago (I actually had the promo for 6 months from the time I purchased my car) and I was looking to subscribe back with XM. Are there any promos/deals going on for new customers? They haven't sent me a renewal package or anything yet.

[CadillacJack]

I recently cancelled after a couple of six month promos. I tried to get a good retention rate and the CSR let me go - I was very surprised.

As I expected, I received an email with $5.99/month for six months, and a voice message on my contact number, both within a week of cancelling. You may get the same thing as well, but my promo code was XM-22L3N15A if you want to try it.

Good luck!

[bigred123]

I recently cancelled after a couple of six month promos. I tried to get a good retention rate and the CSR let me go - I was very surprised.

As I expected, I received an email with $5.99/month for six months, and a voice message on my contact number, both within a week of cancelling. You may get the same thing as well, but my promo code was XM-22L3N15A if you want to try it.

Good luck!

Just renewed for $5.99/month for 6 months. The code above doesn't work anymore, but I got a rep that was willing to get it into the system for me. I was originally offered an "MP3 player" with car + home kit, value of $399 for $189.99 but declined. FYI on XM's latest trick for the "XM in the car" subscriber.

Good luck!

[steveyd]

they have a 5/mnth for $20+ $3 music royalty fee --> total was 4.60 per month for 5 months

they offered it to me when i asked for the 6 month at 5 per month

[Cisco KId]

wifes G35x has Xm built in, We have never used since the free subscription ran out, can I get the $5/mth or 6/mth deal for 6mths or a year?

[shinichi]

I just cancelled my subscription renewal which comes on October.
First they offered me $120 for a year, then $20 for 3 months.
I said no thanks for both and she cancelled it right away.
The conversation lasted for less than a minute.

[2thguy]

My free 3 month trial ends tomorrow so XM called me tonight and offered me what they had sent in a letter.........3 months at 4.99 and then the other 9 at full price (14.99). I said it was too much

I asked can I get the 4.99 for 6 months and he said no. Then he says he can give me a year at 169.99.

I said that's still too much. Then he says his final offer is 119 for the year. Upon asking he then says with taxes etc its more like 138.

I asked for 99 per year and he said he couldn't do it so I told him that I will not sign up

He says okay thx for your time and call us if you change your mind

I will let it ride for a week or so and if I don't hear from them I will try another CSR

[DaVibe]

So way back when I had XM (I had it years ago) I had won a unit (roady) to use but decided it wasn't good enough and picked up a better unit on boxing day.
I called up XM and they made the switch from one unit to the other (for the service I had).

Today, I want to add my car to this new offer and they won't do it, saying that it's specifically for the old unit. Fine.
I just activated the old unit and it works fine but later this week, I'm going to call XM to have it switched to my car (GM Vehicle, XM Built-In) ... which they told me couldn't be done but through my reasoning, seems like it can. I'll update when I can.

6 Months for $4.99 a month, billed every 3 months (about $21).

[2thguy]

My free 3 month trial ends tomorrow so XM called me tonight and offered me what they had sent in a letter.........3 months at 4.99 and then the other 9 at full price (14.99). I said it was too much

I asked can I get the 4.99 for 6 months and he said no. Then he says he can give me a year at 169.99.

I said that's still too much. Then he says his final offer is 119 for the year. Upon asking he then says with taxes etc its more like 138.

I asked for 99 per year and he said he couldn't do it so I told him that I will not sign up

He says okay thx for your time and call us if you change your mind

I will let it ride for a week or so and if I don't hear from them I will try another CSR

XM called today to try and get me to resubscribe. They offered half price deal which came to 82 bucks......plus 12 for royalties and with taxes the total was 103 bucks. Pretty decent deal so I took it. Far better than the 119 plus fees and taxes a few weeks ago.

[Infamous1]

I cancelled my subscription 2 weeks ago....first it autorenewed to something crazy like 195 dollars. I called to say that I won't do that so cancel....then he lowered it to 119 plus tax. I didn't want to pay 119 plus tax so I cancelled. They emailed me a week later with a 5.99/month for 6 months deal so I reactivated.

[The Prez]

Bump.

Any more coupon codes? Thanks.

[TBone2K]

Bump.

Any more coupon codes? Thanks.

I've seen discussion about a code "deal4q" at the end of this thread:

http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=75095&page=23

My sub is up end of November and they just called with the $169 deal. Actually I thanked them for calling because I had forgotten my time was coming up and I was going to cancel becuase I was tired of the poor sound quality and commercials (my daughter likes the Disney channel). Oddly enough they left it at that.

From what I'm reading, there is a $5.99/mo deal for six months, then you have to call back and argue with them again.