XM Radio Buyers Guide
HELPING YOU MAKE A BETTER BUYING DECISION
Over the years many of our customers have asked us which XM Radio receiver is right for them. With so many different choices of receivers in the marketplace, we understand why people ask us that question. The answer is not the same for everyone but it can be narrowed down by answering a few simple questions. A few months ago our staff was encouraged to write a Buyer's Guide that would help customers understand the different types of receivers and assist them with the buying decision. It is my sincere hope that after you read this XM Radio buyer's guide you will be more informed and better prepared when purchasing your XM Radio receiver and that you will feel confident that you made the right decision.
Matt Moffett
President, Satellite Radio Superstore
How XM Satellite Radio Works
Satellite radio is one of the greatest inventions of our time. It utilizes many facets of technology to bring us the crystal clear variety of music, talk, sports, entertainment and more, that so many of us love. This image gives a general depiction of how the signal is transmitted and sent down to radios all across the US and Canada. XM Radio compiles content in its studios then broadcasts its signal up to satellites above the earth. Those satellites transmit the signal down to earth and it is picked up by XM antennas connected to XM receivers. Those receivers decode the signal and connect to external radios such as car stereos, home theaters or other amplified sound systems.
Service Cost and Subscription Levels
XM Satellite Radio base service is only $12.95 per month and can be broken down into monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual payments. You will need to have a major credit card in order to activate your account. XM recently began offering several different service packages which offer listeners options for different programming and pricing packages. Below is a chart that shows the different packages XM Radio offers.
XM Everything Plus The Best of SIRIUS Package
Get the best of both worlds, with over 180 channels. You'll hear the full XM lineup, with commercial-free music from nearly every genre, every MLB® and NHL® game, plus the biggest names, compelling talk and hilarious comedy with Oprah Radio, Bob Edwards, Opie & Anthony and more. You'll also get a selection of SIRIUS Channels - The Best of SIRIUS - including every NFL game, 2 channels of Howard Stern, every NASCAR® race, 24/7 sports talk on SIRIUS NFL Radio and SIRIUS NASCAR Radio, Martha Stewart, and more. Click here to download the XM Channel Guide.
- Have it all for $16.99/month
- *Family Friendly for only $14.99/month
- Eligible for XM Radio Online for an additional $2.99/month
- Multi-year discounts available
XM Everything Package
Over 170 channels to find what turns you on! From commercial-free music channels to MLB and NHL play-by-play. College sports from the ACC, Big East, Big 12, Pac-10, and SEC. Tune in to world-class news from FOX News, CNN, CNBC, and more, plus superstar talk and original channels like Oprah Radio™, Bob Edwards and Opie & Anthony. Click here to download the XM Channel Guide.
- Only $12.95/month
- *Family Friendly for only $11.95/month
- Eligible for XM Radio Online for an additional $2.99/month
- Multi-year discounts available
Mostly Music Package
Over 60 channels of XM's best commercial-free music for a new low price. From rock to pop, classical to country and beyond, XM's 'Mostly Music' package is a good choice for budget conscious music-lovers. Click here to download the XM Channel Guide.
- Only $9.99/month
- Access to XM Radio Online is not included with this package
News, Sports & Talk Package
Over 55 channels give you just the facts...for a new low price. Tune in to a selection of XM's great news, talk, and sports channels. Click here to download the XM Channel Guide.
- Only $9.99/month
- Access to XM Radio Online is not included with this package
*XM Radio: Family-Friendly Programming
XM offers a family-friendly package which excludes channels that feature mature programs. This package is $11.95 per month. XM also offers a family-friendly package that includes the best of Sirius Radio's programs for only $14.99 per month.
XM Music for Business
XM Radio offers a commercial service for businesses wanting to play XM service for on-hold or overhead music. The cost is only $29.95 per month and it includes all royalty fees required by ASCAP, BMI and SESAC. These fees are required if you are playing music in a public place. For more information on XM Radio for your business visit our commercial web site at www.tkmsolutions.com