So I had a huge battle the other day with XM, and I thought it was straightened out

It wasn't. I just got billed $61 and no free months and increased fees. I am just about ready to explode.

But it was funny to hear their bewilderment when I called to block all the Fox channels, including Fox Sports.

I still canceled them a couple years ago.

their vips and wrote an e-mail to them all using their individual e-mails. I got responses from almost all of them and problem solved.

The glory of Monopoly Capitalism.

Some? All? None?

Even though we had no XM services or radio. In the end I had to pay 29.99 to 'end ' services. This was a bill that we paid with check annually and due to a move we did not receive the renewal notice. I have no idea how they started charging the credit card If you don't cancel within a certain time you have to pay to quit them. Talk about your abusive relationship. Good luck with your situation. I know how frustrating they are!

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(and don't "blow a gasket")

:hi:

As I have Dish Network at home, I know about the overall quality of XM/Sirius, though I never listen to them. I still prefer their "CD Channels" as there are no annoying DJs interrupting all the time. But when I'm not using the TV for music, I love stations like somafm and Pandora. Both are free, though Pandora does have commercials if you don't subscribe (somafm is a public station and only reminds listeners of that fact every now and then; there are no fundraiser telethons like on broadcast public radio.)

I've never owned an Internet radio, so I have no idea if this is a good option or not. Seems like the subscription costs for XM would be more than enough incentive to find something better ;)