The Canadian government expects to rule on three license applications for subscription-based digital radio services this Thursday, reports the Toronto Globe and Mail. Canada’s Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission has been reviewing three proposals: One is from CHUM which would use terrestrial repeaters to cover 50 large metros; one a partnership of Canadian companies and Sirius; and one a partnership of Canadian companies and XM.
CBC, Standard Radio Inc., and Sirius Satellite Radio form one partnership; Canadian Satellite Radio, consisting of XM and Toronto businessman John Bitove, form another.
If licensed by Canada, the new subscription-based services would be available to all Canadians, and the Canadian channels would also be available to U.S. subscribers.
Canada to Rule on Pay Radio This Week
Canada to Rule on Pay Radio This Week
