WorldSpace to pull out of India

[Crazysah]

I liked World Space for the 1st year I had the subscription, after that I never really renewed it. It's still lying here in my house. Sad to see it go though.

 

[Sushubh]

grooveshark works pretty well for me.

 

[blr_p]

Hmm, GS is a web streamer, requiring a net connection.I guess worldspace business model is outdated for ppl at home these days.

 

[r_shanti]

I listen to Worldspace everyday and their various channels play some really great music. It will be real loss to music lovers like us when it will be stopped on Jan 1, 2010. Please extend your support to keep them alive. Please join the group: Keep Worldspace India alive | Facebook

 

[Sushubh]

the company is going bankrupt. what is a petition going to do!

 

[r_shanti]

Any company in India can buy their subscriber base in India as their content is very good, so many listeners just love their music.

 

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[Sushubh]

but who has the 'satellites' to provide satellite radio here in india?

 

[r_shanti]

They are closing Indian link for lack of a buyer to buy out the indian subscriber business. Hence, if a company (Indian or otherwise) invests and buys it, we will continue to have WS India which is the objective of this campaign.

 

[Sushubh]

oh well. the only place i heard worldspace was in restaurants and cafes. i am not sure if their indian venture was at all profitable.

 

[r_shanti]

Indian arm of WS may not be highly profitable but can survive on it's own. Visit this link to see the comments of other listeners Keep Worldspace India alive | Facebook. Their subscription is not expensive and you get to listen to really good music (Carnatic/Old hindi songs/latest hits/rock etc) with amazing audio clarity.