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AOL and XM Joining Forces for Online Radio

Posted by samzenpus on from the refresh-my-station dept.

Josh writes "BetaNews is reporting that AOL and XM are joining forces to make available 20 XM music channels plus 130 of its own available to anyone on the internet for free starting this summer. AOL members will have free broadband access to 70 XM channels, although apparently there are plans for a $5/month option for non-subscribers. The deal means AOL Music specials will make it onto XM's channels, and XM promos will be heard across AOL Music's properties."

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  1. Re:When will satellite radio become profitable? by calbanese · · Score: 5, Informative

    So far competition has been very good for satellite radio. Sirius dropped commericals from music channels, and XM followed them. Sirius put its music on the net for free, and XM also put theirs online for free (for some subscribers).

    Add me to the list of people who want to see competition.