SiriusXM to pay $3.3 million fine for 'drip pricing': Competition Bureau – National | Globalnews.ca

this Competition Bureau explain SiriusXM Canada has agreed to pay a $3.3 million fine following an investigation into the satellite radio and streaming company’s pricing of its subscription plans.

In addition, Sirius will pay $30,000 to cover the bureau's investigation costs.

The competition watchdog said its findings showed that outside of Quebec, Sirius advertised its satellite radio and streaming subscription plans at prices that were unattainable due to additional mandatory fees, a practice known as “drip pricing.”

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The bureau said the mandatory extra fees resulted in a 10% to 20% increase in monthly package costs.

As part of the agreement, Sirius agreed not to use drip pricing or promote subscription plans at unattainable prices.

The company will also revamp its compliance program and implement new procedures to comply with the law.