Telus and XM join forces to offer mobile phone satellite radio

Earlier this morning Telus and XM Canada announced the launch of Telus Mobile Radio, Canada's first cellphone-satellite offering. The satellite radio offering is the newest piece to Telus' SPARK entertainment service, which also offers mobile TV and music downloads. Telus Mobile Radio officially launches today, and will feature real-time streaming commercial-free satellite radio. The service will be available initially on select LG and Samsung phones and a subscription will run users $15 a month. Telus is also offering a free two-month introductory trial offer until July 31.
By Staff 
July 6, 2006

Earlier this morning Telus and XM Canada announced the launch of Telus Mobile Radio, Canada’s first cellphone-satellite offering. The satellite radio offering is the newest piece to Telus’ SPARK entertainment service, which also offers mobile TV and music downloads. Telus Mobile Radio officially launches today, and will feature real-time streaming commercial-free satellite radio. The service will be available initially on select LG and Samsung phones and a subscription will run users $15 a month. Telus is also offering a free two-month introductory trial offer until July 31.