Comments on: Why the Mobile Web Won’t Save Sirius XM http://gigaom.com/2009/07/03/why-the-mobile-web-won%e2%80%99t-save-sirius-xm/ Trusted Insights and Conversations on the Next Wave of Technology Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:46:35 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Ervin Raab http://gigaom.com/2009/07/03/why-the-mobile-web-won%e2%80%99t-save-sirius-xm/#comment-959722 Ervin Raab Tue, 14 Jul 2009 17:20:19 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=57116#comment-959722 I was amazed how good the Sirius Radio was in a friends car. I believe for the price of 2-3 cups of decent coffee(monthly scrip. fee), the payoff is worth it. Ervin Raab I was amazed how good the Sirius Radio was in a friends car. I believe for the price of 2-3 cups of decent coffee(monthly scrip. fee), the payoff is worth it.

Ervin Raab

]]> By: ERIC http://gigaom.com/2009/07/03/why-the-mobile-web-won%e2%80%99t-save-sirius-xm/#comment-957347 ERIC Mon, 06 Jul 2009 14:42:44 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=57116#comment-957347 PUT HOWARD IN CHARGE OF ALL OT IT. THEN SEE WHAT HAPPENS. PUT HOWARD IN CHARGE OF ALL OT IT. THEN SEE WHAT HAPPENS.

]]> By: MaineReader http://gigaom.com/2009/07/03/why-the-mobile-web-won%e2%80%99t-save-sirius-xm/#comment-957207 MaineReader Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:31:22 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=57116#comment-957207 Joe - Work for Sirius XM, do we? Joe – Work for Sirius XM, do we?

]]> By: M Ray http://gigaom.com/2009/07/03/why-the-mobile-web-won%e2%80%99t-save-sirius-xm/#comment-957164 M Ray Sun, 05 Jul 2009 19:33:56 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=57116#comment-957164 Very misleading. I don't even have satrad in my vehicles. For 12.95 you get Sirius XM fully loaded on a pc. Not everyone in this country has or needs a car. No equipment cost on internet subscription also. AND it's the best. Very misleading. I don’t even have satrad in my vehicles. For 12.95 you get Sirius XM fully loaded on a pc. Not everyone in this country has or needs a car. No equipment cost on internet subscription also. AND it’s the best.

]]> By: MC http://gigaom.com/2009/07/03/why-the-mobile-web-won%e2%80%99t-save-sirius-xm/#comment-957084 MC Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:56:47 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=57116#comment-957084 The one question that is unclear is whether unicast or some multicast / broadcast technology will bring music and video to the mobile. The reality is that as audio and video content starts getting unicasted to users (pandora etc. and now Sirius XM), wireless bandwidth gets used in spades - the math shows that, and there is anecdotal evidence of pressure on the AT&T network from iPhone users. So far, broadcast or multicast technologies like MediaFLO have had a rough ride, but isnt something like that the long-term solution? The one question that is unclear is whether unicast or some multicast / broadcast technology will bring music and video to the mobile. The reality is that as audio and video content starts getting unicasted to users (pandora etc. and now Sirius XM), wireless bandwidth gets used in spades – the math shows that, and there is anecdotal evidence of pressure on the AT&T network from iPhone users. So far, broadcast or multicast technologies like MediaFLO have had a rough ride, but isnt something like that the long-term solution?

]]> By: Ray http://gigaom.com/2009/07/03/why-the-mobile-web-won%e2%80%99t-save-sirius-xm/#comment-957018 Ray Sat, 04 Jul 2009 14:21:00 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=57116#comment-957018 Everyone thinks it's how you get the entertainment to people and not WHAT type of entertainment you get them. Doesn't matter if it's wimax ( and why wouldn't sirius be able to broadcast in wimax as well), web, sat, or am/fm, it's what you're broadcasting. Sirius has a lot of talent on board, they pretty much have every radio personality out there, they just need the cash to take advantage of that, and hopefully now with the new bond deal they will be able to. Then the argument of FREE, yeah sure there are plenty of free music sites out there, but you get what you pay for or in that case what you don't pay for, and, free can not stay free forever, music royalties will either make these free music co.'s start charging or close up shop, it's inevitable. Every good co. evolves, look at MTV,VH1 just to mention a couple and so will sirius. Luck has a lot to do with it, if the FCC had not taken as long as they did, we'd be having a totally different conversation today. Auto sales will come back, the consumer will spend again, and sirius will eventually be profitable. I'm rooting for the underdog. Everyone thinks it’s how you get the entertainment to people and not WHAT type of entertainment you get them. Doesn’t matter if it’s wimax ( and why wouldn’t sirius be able to broadcast in wimax as well), web, sat, or am/fm, it’s what you’re broadcasting. Sirius has a lot of talent on board, they pretty much have every radio personality out there, they just need the cash to take advantage of that, and hopefully now with the new bond deal they will be able to. Then the argument of FREE, yeah sure there are plenty of free music sites out there, but you get what you pay for or in that case what you don’t pay for, and, free can not stay free forever, music royalties will either make these free music co.’s start charging or close up shop, it’s inevitable. Every good co. evolves, look at MTV,VH1 just to mention a couple and so will sirius. Luck has a lot to do with it, if the FCC had not taken as long as they did, we’d be having a totally different conversation today. Auto sales will come back, the consumer will spend again, and sirius will eventually be profitable. I’m rooting for the underdog.

]]> By: Thomass http://gigaom.com/2009/07/03/why-the-mobile-web-won%e2%80%99t-save-sirius-xm/#comment-957007 Thomass Sat, 04 Jul 2009 09:01:00 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=57116#comment-957007 It's the same article rewritten a 100 different ways, give us a break already.This is NAB bull$hit ,and Kevin Kelleher is a NAB tool.Write something original loser. It’s the same article rewritten a 100 different ways, give us a break already.This is NAB bull$hit ,and Kevin Kelleher is a NAB tool.Write something original loser.

]]> By: George Anton http://gigaom.com/2009/07/03/why-the-mobile-web-won%e2%80%99t-save-sirius-xm/#comment-957000 George Anton Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:23:27 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=57116#comment-957000 There is a good movie about Sirius XM called STock Shock. Just came out on DVd. There is a good movie about Sirius XM called STock Shock. Just came out on DVd.

]]> By: Stephen http://gigaom.com/2009/07/03/why-the-mobile-web-won%e2%80%99t-save-sirius-xm/#comment-956984 Stephen Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:18:19 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=57116#comment-956984 In fact it will be the Mobile web that kills it! In fact it will be the Mobile web that kills it!

]]> By: Justin http://gigaom.com/2009/07/03/why-the-mobile-web-won%e2%80%99t-save-sirius-xm/#comment-956959 Justin Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:53:43 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=57116#comment-956959 WHy do people keep writing the same BULLSHITT over and Over again, get fuken over it already, Sirius will soon EXPLODe you fuken loosers WHy do people keep writing the same BULLSHITT over and Over again, get fuken over it already, Sirius will soon EXPLODe you fuken loosers

]]> By: mb http://gigaom.com/2009/07/03/why-the-mobile-web-won%e2%80%99t-save-sirius-xm/#comment-956955 mb Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:41:35 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=57116#comment-956955 Agreed! Babble that ignores compelling content beyond music and mlb, backseat tv and the endless possibilities that are open to a monopoly with the spectrum they possess. Agreed! Babble that ignores compelling content beyond music and mlb, backseat tv and the endless possibilities that are open to a monopoly with the spectrum they possess.

]]> By: lifetime subscriber http://gigaom.com/2009/07/03/why-the-mobile-web-won%e2%80%99t-save-sirius-xm/#comment-956946 lifetime subscriber Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:35:10 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=57116#comment-956946 Well not completely old, found it informative. When WIMAX comes of age shortly, then Sat radio is dead, completely, Do Not Resuscitate Well not completely old, found it informative. When WIMAX comes of age shortly, then Sat radio is dead, completely, Do Not Resuscitate

]]> By: Neal Barkett http://gigaom.com/2009/07/03/why-the-mobile-web-won%e2%80%99t-save-sirius-xm/#comment-956945 Neal Barkett Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:28:20 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=57116#comment-956945 You bring up some interesting points, but what you're missing the boat on is Sirius Xm's CONTENT. What Sirius has not done as of yet is to get the masses to understand what Satellite radio offers in the way of content. It's staggering to say the least. I've been a subscriber for 3 years and am still finding new channels of great entertainment that you won't find anywhere else. Also if your driving any real distance you never lose reception like AM/FM. I think if the company can get a "real" marketing plan going, they are on their way especially when this economy recovers. You bring up some interesting points, but what you’re missing the boat on is Sirius Xm’s CONTENT. What Sirius has not done as of yet is to get the masses to understand what Satellite radio offers in the way of content. It’s staggering to say the least. I’ve been a subscriber for 3 years and am still finding new channels of great entertainment that you won’t find anywhere else. Also if your driving any real distance you never lose reception like AM/FM. I think if the company can get a “real” marketing plan going, they are on their way especially when this economy recovers.

]]> By: JOE http://gigaom.com/2009/07/03/why-the-mobile-web-won%e2%80%99t-save-sirius-xm/#comment-956928 JOE Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:36:12 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=57116#comment-956928 This is old news and an old article with newer news tacked on up front. Doesn't hold water. Just more babble. This is old news and an old article with newer news tacked on up front. Doesn’t hold water. Just more babble.

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