DALTON - Windstream Communications, the largest communications and entertainment provider focused on rural America, Monday announced an agreement with XM Satellite Radio to offer XM Satellite Radio products in Georgia, providing customers more entertainment choices than ever before.
As part of the pilot program, Windstream is now offering XM Satellite Radio receivers and accessories to all Georgia customers. Equipment will be sold through call centers, technicians and in retail stores in Blairsville, Canton, Cleveland, Commerce, Cornelia, Dahlonega, Dalton, Dawsonville, Hiawassee and Jasper. For added convenience, Windstream
customers can purchase XM Satellite Radio receivers at Windstream retail stores and pay later by adding the purchase price to their monthly Windstream bill.
Customers must activate subscriptions through XM Satellite Radio to access its more than 170 digital channels of commercial-free music, as well as news, sports and children's programming.
"We've talked to our customers and are excited to expand their radio programming options in rural America by offering XM Satellite Radio", said Roger Woziwodzki, Windstream vice president of strategic business development. "This new product will give our customers a variety of excellent channels and expands our portfolio of entertainment products."