Email: SiriusXM for a Fee
#31
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It's not a lot. Around 50MB per hour, at most.
#32
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Does XM limit the number of times you can update the radio ID on your account? If this turns into a trend, I am thinking about signing up for the 6m/$25 deal and just adding the radio ID to my account each time I get a new rental, then updating it when I pick up the next car.
If this is not possible, I will get the $10 monthly music service (I only listen to one channel anyway) and streaming it from my phone to the car.
No way I'm giving National one red cent for this "service".
If this is not possible, I will get the $10 monthly music service (I only listen to one channel anyway) and streaming it from my phone to the car.
No way I'm giving National one red cent for this "service".
From what I could glean from a call to Listener Care, the subscription update option either, is not offered, or, is $ 15 per update - which may make the Trial Subscription worthless. Got an associate who apparently was relatively new (associate was double-jacking or seated within earshot of a supervisor - could hear the second party in the background).
I agree with the sentiment upthread - have a Road Warrior option to allow user to update in each vehicle. But, probably not going to happen - call it SXM Monetization - it's all the rage
Lastly, at the very least, could National offer the option to pay the fee independent of the rental fee...for many, sure there is no way it's going to make it through expense reporting, so I'd rather just pay it upfront and be done with it.
I wonder if this also applies to all EHI fleets?
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boca,
From what I could glean from a call to Listener Care, the subscription update option either, is not offered, or, is $ 15 per update - which may make the Trial Subscription worthless. Got an associate who apparently was relatively new (associate was double-jacking or seated within earshot of a supervisor - could hear the second party in the background).
I agree with the sentiment upthread - have a Road Warrior option to allow user to update in each vehicle. But, probably not going to happen - call it SXM Monetization - it's all the rage
Lastly, at the very least, could National offer the option to pay the fee independent of the rental fee...for many, sure there is no way it's going to make it through expense reporting, so I'd rather just pay it upfront and be done with it.
I wonder if this also applies to all EHI fleets?
From what I could glean from a call to Listener Care, the subscription update option either, is not offered, or, is $ 15 per update - which may make the Trial Subscription worthless. Got an associate who apparently was relatively new (associate was double-jacking or seated within earshot of a supervisor - could hear the second party in the background).
I agree with the sentiment upthread - have a Road Warrior option to allow user to update in each vehicle. But, probably not going to happen - call it SXM Monetization - it's all the rage
Lastly, at the very least, could National offer the option to pay the fee independent of the rental fee...for many, sure there is no way it's going to make it through expense reporting, so I'd rather just pay it upfront and be done with it.
I wonder if this also applies to all EHI fleets?
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I got a trial and tried it last week. Used about 40MB/hour from what I could tell on the default settings. Still debating whether it's worth it - most of my work sites are in or near cities, so I don't spend THAT much time driving.
The only thing I don't like about the streaming option is I have to fiddle with my phone to change channels, which obviously doesn't work well while driving. I've been noticing that USB ports are as ubiquitous as bluetooth on fleet cars these days...maybe I'll just load a bunch of music on to a jump drive and come to terms with not having live sports/news other than local radio...
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Dwbf11, I would agree that this would seem like an exaggeration except it is becoming clear that National is actively canceling the free trials. My friend got a Dodge Journey with 4 miles last week. The Sirius worked for 6 hours then deactivated. If this was only to supplement the existing trials I wouldn't have a problem with it.
National needs to stop this crap immediately or (even better) add XM as a benefit for EC/EA/ES. This is absurd.
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#37
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Picked up a 2015 Azera with 8,200 miles. No active XM subscription. I called in to Listener Care and told them I was renting a car and was a prospective customer. They activated a free 30-day trial within 4 minutes. No need for an account, phone number, address, etc.
I talked to a friend of mine who's relatively high up at corporate GM. He said that the manufacturers and XM agreed on shorter trial periods. Most of GM vehicles are 30-days, regardless of miles. Some are even shorter.
I talked to a friend of mine who's relatively high up at corporate GM. He said that the manufacturers and XM agreed on shorter trial periods. Most of GM vehicles are 30-days, regardless of miles. Some are even shorter.
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For those who will use XM frequently and want a cheap, portable option, I present:
http://shop.siriusxm.com/xm/ctl10600..._reconditioned
Now the question unanswered from the site: will this deal work with the $10/mo music only subscription or the previously mentioned $25/6 month offer?
Even if not, it's a very cheap alternative to paying for XM at National or Avis, just don't leave it behind in the car accidentally.
http://shop.siriusxm.com/xm/ctl10600..._reconditioned
Now the question unanswered from the site: will this deal work with the $10/mo music only subscription or the previously mentioned $25/6 month offer?
Even if not, it's a very cheap alternative to paying for XM at National or Avis, just don't leave it behind in the car accidentally.
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For those who will use XM frequently and want a cheap, portable option, I present:
http://shop.siriusxm.com/xm/ctl10600..._reconditioned
Now the question unanswered from the site: will this deal work with the $10/mo music only subscription or the previously mentioned $25/6 month offer?
Even if not, it's a very cheap alternative to paying for XM at National or Avis, just don't leave it behind in the car accidentally.
http://shop.siriusxm.com/xm/ctl10600..._reconditioned
Now the question unanswered from the site: will this deal work with the $10/mo music only subscription or the previously mentioned $25/6 month offer?
Even if not, it's a very cheap alternative to paying for XM at National or Avis, just don't leave it behind in the car accidentally.
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My data plan is 2GB...but I only have 3G and I'm not sure if the quality will work vs the risk I might use up a huge chunk of data considering the numbers of hours a day I would be listening in the car, plus the other work I'm doing online that is using data.
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True, I forget that I'm lucky to have most of my work relatively close to airports/city centers.
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For those who will use XM frequently and want a cheap, portable option, I present:
http://shop.siriusxm.com/xm/ctl10600..._reconditioned
Now the question unanswered from the site: will this deal work with the $10/mo music only subscription or the previously mentioned $25/6 month offer?
Even if not, it's a very cheap alternative to paying for XM at National or Avis, just don't leave it behind in the car accidentally.
http://shop.siriusxm.com/xm/ctl10600..._reconditioned
Now the question unanswered from the site: will this deal work with the $10/mo music only subscription or the previously mentioned $25/6 month offer?
Even if not, it's a very cheap alternative to paying for XM at National or Avis, just don't leave it behind in the car accidentally.