Xm To Launch Five More Traffic And Weather Channel

XM to Launch Five More Traffic and Weather Channels
July 26, 2004 -- Washington -- XM Satellite Radio is launching five more channels dedicated to traffic and weather in major metropolitan areas on August 2.

XM will add traffic and weather channels devoted to Atlanta (XM Channel 227), Miami-Ft. Lauderdale (XM Channel 230), Minneapolis-St. Paul (XM Channel 219), San Diego (XM Channel 223), and Seattle (XM Channel 220) for a total of 21 traffic and weather channels for XM subscribers nationwide.

The XM Instant Traffic & Weather service offers traffic information using advanced technology, roadside sensors, police and fire department information, local eyewitness reports, and other resources.

In addition to the five upcoming traffic and weather channels, XM launched 16 channels earlier this year: New York City, Los Angeles, Washington, DC, Boston, Dallas-Ft. Worth, Chicago, Houston, Detroit, Philadelphia, Phoenix, San Francisco, Tampa-St. Petersburg, Orlando, Baltimore, Pittsburgh and St. Louis.