Does Sirius work Internationally?
Dec 28, 2005, 8:32 pm
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Does Sirius work Internationally?
Title pretty much sums it up. Going to Italy in Jan, wondering if Sirius would work over there. Tried searching on FT, nothing found. Tried looking at Sirius.com but it wouldn't load properly.
Dec 28, 2005, 8:48 pm
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Interesting question, since Sirius satellites are on an inclined elliptical orbit, not geostationary as one would expect, and thus overfly other parts of the globe.
However, as pointed out, they do not broadcast when not over the CONUS. More details here
However, as pointed out, they do not broadcast when not over the CONUS. More details here
Dec 28, 2005, 9:01 pm
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Your only option is to stream Sirius over your laptop and broadband.
There are other more complicated ways involving a 3G phone, a PDA and some software that would allow you to stream Sirius when you are roaming the streets of Italy, but that is getting way too complicated.
There are other more complicated ways involving a 3G phone, a PDA and some software that would allow you to stream Sirius when you are roaming the streets of Italy, but that is getting way too complicated.
Dec 28, 2005, 9:32 pm
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Originally Posted by ScottC
Your only option is to stream Sirius over your laptop and broadband.
There are other more complicated ways involving a 3G phone, a PDA and some software that would allow you to stream Sirius when you are roaming the streets of Italy, but that is getting way too complicated.
There are other more complicated ways involving a 3G phone, a PDA and some software that would allow you to stream Sirius when you are roaming the streets of Italy, but that is getting way too complicated.
... and expensive! I would hate to see those data roaming charges...
Dec 29, 2005, 11:45 am
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>Well, guess I'm hauling a bunch of CDs with me
Huh?
http://tinyurl.com/9dd9q
Cheers,
Geoff Glave
Vancouver, Canada
Huh?
http://tinyurl.com/9dd9q
Cheers,
Geoff Glave
Vancouver, Canada
Dec 29, 2005, 12:44 pm
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Originally Posted by gglave
>Well, guess I'm hauling a bunch of CDs with me
Huh?
http://tinyurl.com/9dd9q
Cheers,
Geoff Glave
Vancouver, Canada
Huh?
http://tinyurl.com/9dd9q
Cheers,
Geoff Glave
Vancouver, Canada
Dec 30, 2005, 8:21 am
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--wrong place--
Last edited by boilermaker; Dec 30, 2005 at 11:35 am Reason: Gotta pay more attention to things in my old age
Dec 30, 2005, 9:01 am
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Originally Posted by ScottC
Your only option is to stream Sirius over your laptop and broadband.
There are other more complicated ways involving a 3G phone, a PDA and some software that would allow you to stream Sirius when you are roaming the streets of Italy, but that is getting way too complicated.
There are other more complicated ways involving a 3G phone, a PDA and some software that would allow you to stream Sirius when you are roaming the streets of Italy, but that is getting way too complicated.
I know XM is expanding (just launched a Canada based subscription). I thought I remember reading that XM and a "World Radio" signed a deal to allow use all over the world, but I do not remember the specifics. Sorry.
Dec 30, 2005, 10:03 am
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Originally Posted by mposter
I know XM is expanding (just launched a Canada based subscription). I thought I remember reading that XM and a "World Radio" signed a deal to allow use all over the world, but I do not remember the specifics. Sorry.
Due to satellite orbits, XM and Sirius are only available in North America (except online).
Dec 30, 2005, 10:16 am
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Originally Posted by boilermaker
I'm trying to configure Outlook but the stupid thing wants to dial out instead of using the LAN settings:
Outlook 2000
Windoze 2000
old clunker Compaq
Connections setting is set to LAN, modem setting is not highlighted
Other than buying a new computer, any suggestions to get this to work?
Outlook 2000
Windoze 2000
old clunker Compaq
Connections setting is set to LAN, modem setting is not highlighted
Other than buying a new computer, any suggestions to get this to work?
Dec 30, 2005, 11:33 am
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Originally Posted by kanebear
Go into the control panel, then into Internet Settings/Options, then select the Connections tab and tell it to "Never Dial A Connection".
