XFM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. operates as XM Canada through its subsidiary, XFM Satellite
Radio Inc. CSR is seeking to become the market leader in providing subscription-based satellite radio
entertainment to the XFM market. On June 16, 2005, the CRTC approved the application of CSR Inc.
for a six-year broadcasting licence to offer satellite radio services across Canada. CSR creates unique content
to be broadcast in Canada and the United States through XM Canada.
XFM Satellite Radio Inc., headed by Toronto businessman John Bitove, in partnership with XM Satellite
Radio Holdings Inc. CSR is planning to offer 101 channels, four of which will be produced in Canada. The XFM
channels will include an English music channel,
a French music channel, a comedy channel and a talk/information channel. The cost will be $12.99 per month.
XFM Satellite Radio offers the most commercial-free music - from classical to country, bluegrass to blues, hip-hop to opera, rock 'n' roll to jazz -
and engaging talk show programs. XFM Satellite Radio creates original content that reflects our unique Canadian culture and broadcasts it
throughout North America.
One big idea can change everything. And XFM Satellite Radio is one big idea: Radio to the Power of X. America's most
popular satellite radio service gives you the power to choose what you want to hear - wherever and whenever you want it.
XFM satellite radio is America's #1 Satellite Radio provider.
XFM Satellite Radio features 160 digital channels 100% commercial-free music, over 30 channels of news, sports, talk and entertainment,
over 20 dedicated channels of XM Instant Traffic & Weather, and the deepest playlist in the industry with access to over 2 million titles!
XM is powered by satellites positioned over each coast. These satellites enable XM to give you over 150 channels,
including 67 channels of 100% commercial-free music, the best in news, sports, comedy, talk and XM Instant Traffic &
Weather channels for select major metropolitan areas.
DIRECTV has teamed up with XFM Satellite Radio, America's #1 satellite radio service, to bring you up to 25 more audio
channels of music, news, sports and entertainment. Now you can enjoy America's Largest Playlist on DIRECTV channels 801 through 879.
Love music? We've got you covered.
XFM Satellite Radio is just one way we're bringing you the best music around. We also show exciting concerts from top artists
every weekend with DIRECTV FREEVIEW events. And we've got more to come in 2006.
Moving Up to XM Satelite Radio
With the
XFM Satellite Radio launch, music channel names and numbers changed from the previous lineup. XM Satellite Radio r
eplaced MUSIC CHOICE, offering up to 25 more music channels and choices. Click here to see the new music channel lineup.