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Is Media Net data package needed to get XM radio............
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Posted by: jyalexop2003

I like the idea of getting XM radio on the phone but do I need the unlimited data package ($19.99) and the XM subsription fee of $10/month as well.
Seems very expensive.
Looks like Cingualr is giving away 3G/HSDPA phones for cheap but the cost
of various 3.5G/Music services are pricey.
Whey would anbyone get this phone if they are not going to Internet browse
or play music.

Posted by: Tin Star

For XM you will not only need an XM account but the phone must have a Microsoft OS as nobody has written a Java player to access XM.

Posted by: WirelessAndy

I wonder how listening to streaming audio would impact battery life.

Posted by: Havoc21

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Originally Posted by Tin Star

For XM you will not only need an XM account but the phone must have a Microsoft OS as nobody has written a Java player to access XM.

actually cingular has written a java app for this, it was released about a week or so ago.

Posted by: DonaldMick

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Originally Posted by WirelessAndy

I wonder how listening to streaming audio would impact battery life.

Considering it needs 3g to run, and music is enough of a battery hog as it is, I hope you have a car charger.

Posted by: Tin Star

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Originally Posted by Havoc21

actually cingular has written a java app for this, it was released about a week or so ago.

I see where you can subscribe through Cing but I haven't found a Java player.