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Canadian XM & Sirius Satellite Radio Receivers Won’t be Locked Down as earlier Reported

Posted: Monday, December 12, 2005 at 11:53 am - By: Dale Dietrich

Contrary to earlier reports XM & Sirius digital satellite receivers bought in the U.S. will not be locked down in Canada.

Source: Digital Home Canada

Topic Tags: Big Media Makes Progress, BigMedia v NewTech, New Business Models, Region Coding, Satellite Radio

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