radio - satellite radio
radio from space
Satellite radio (also known as subscription radio) arrived over Canada late in 2005.
The links on this page will help to explain what sets this new service apart from terrestrial broadcasting and what effect it may have on the industry.
general sites | canada | united states | international
General Sites
- How Satellite Radio Works
From the folks at How Stuff Works. - Satellite Radio
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Canada
Sirius Radio Canada
A partnership between the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Standard Radio and U.S.-based Sirius Satellite Radio, Sirius Radio Canada offers 100 channels, 10 of which are Canadian produced. Monthly subscription cost: $14.99.
- Sirius Radio Canada - official site.
- Sirius Radio Canada - Wikipedia entry.
- Sirius Radio Canada - additional Wikipedia entry.
XM Radio Canada
Run by Canadian Satellite Radio in partnership with U.S.-based XM Radio, XM Radio Canada offers more than 80 channels, eight of which are Canadian-produced. Monthly subscription cost: $12.99.
- XM Radio Canada - official site.
- XM Radio Canada - Wikipedia entry.
- XM Radio Canada - additional Wikipedia entry.
On The Web
- Satellite Radio - Canada - Wikipedia entry.
- Broadcasting Decisions CRTC 2005-246 to 2005-248 - The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission public notice to license satellite and terrestrial subscription radio undertakings, June, 2005.
In The News
- Google News - updated continuously.
- I Love Radio.org - Tod Maffin has closed his blog but the archives are still open.
- Inside The CBC - Galaxie Music
The CBC's official (but never officious) blog about its satellite service. - Inside The CBC - Sirius 137
The CBC's official (but never officious) blog about its satellite provider. - Satellite Radio On The Air In Canada - CBC, December 1, 2005.
- Satellite Radio Passes Final Hurdle: On Its Way To Canada - CBC, September 9, 2005.
- Satellite Radio Indepth - CBC, June 16, 2005
United States
Official Sites
About.com
Corey Deitz is your guide but you have to navigate around those pesky ads yourself.
- How To Decide Which Satellite Radio Service Is Best For You
- Satellite Radio: XM, SIRIUS, WorldSpace
- A Step by Step Comparison of XM and Sirius Satellite Radio Features
Wikipedia
Fan Sites
Sirius Satellite Radio
XM Satellite Radio
Elsewhere On The Web
- CNET's Quick Guide To Satellite Radio
- The Future Of Radio - satellite radio blog.
- Howard Stern and the Satellite Wars - Wired Magazine.
- Orbitcast - satellite radio blog.
International
WorldSpace
- WorldSpace - official site.
- WorldSpace - About.com entry.
- WorldSpace - Wikipedia entry.