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Originally posted by xoc:
XM is owned by ClearChannel. ClearChannel sucks and is destroying radio across America. XM only has 2 birds up, and they are stationary. Sirius has 3 that orbit, meaning a better signal across more of the USA. Commercials on most of XM, Sirius is almost commercial free.

Sirius will win this battle, easily.
Doubtful. XM has a HUGE lead to market. They will both survive, in my opinion. Until one tries to buy the other.

XM's has commercials - but they are almost non-existant. Sirius claims 100% commercial free, which I believe is a lie. They carry news channels - those play their own commercials.

Sirius has three birds - but they aren't stationary, and at most times, there are only two in line of sight. XM's biggest issue with their birds - they are fairly low on the horizon, so the further north you go, the more dropouts you may encounter.
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