Why go through another day with "heard-that-already" local radio? America's most popular satellite radio service lets you choose what you want to hear — when you want to hear it. XM Satellite Radio delivers great programming, incredible personalities, the latest in sports, news, and entertainment, all in crystal clear, coast-to-coast coverage of the lower 48 states.

Discover the future of radio — endless variety

XM offers over 170 channels of digital-quality music, news, and entertainment for $12.95 a month (plus a $14.99 activation fee).* You'll get 71 channels of commercial-free rock, country, blues, jazz, classical, and Latin; 44 channels of news, talk, sports, and entertainment; over 30 channels of special programming, including exclusive concert events and play-by-play broadcasts of Major League Baseball®, the NHL® and the PGA®, plus ACC, PAC-10, and Big 10 football and basketball; and 21 channels of XM Instant Traffic and Weather for major metropolitan areas around the U.S. Subscribers also have free access to over 75 channels, including all music content and comedy, online at XM's website.

Canadian listeners get 130 channels, more than a dozen of which are produced in Canada. As XM Canada grows, they will be able to add more channels and content. Service is $14.99 a month, plus an initial activation fee.

This isn't glorified cable radio — XM has assembled an awesome array of innovative deejays, compelling hosts, and experts in dozens of specialized areas to bring the passion and personality back to radio. Imagine comedy from National Lampoon, jazz and blues from legendary radio personality Jonathan Schwartz, new music programming from The Smithereens' Pat DiNizio, and reggae from Junior Marvin, former guitarist for Bob Marley and the Wailers. Get the idea?

From XM to you

XM Radio's headquarters, production studios, and high-end concert/recording studio are located in Washington D.C. Two communications satellites (appropriately nicknamed "Rock" and "Roll") are located in geostationary orbit over the U.S., beaming XM's signal down to your car or home antenna. Terrestrial repeaters in large cities will ensure coverage in urban canyons. (Note: Satellite radio service is available only within the lower 48 states and parts of Canada — not available in Hawaii, Alaska, or U.S. territories.)

XM-compatible products

To enjoy XM's incredible programming variety, you'll need an XM-compatible tuner to receive the satellite signal.** You can connect an XM tuner module directly into your XM-ready in-dash receiver, connect it to other receivers with an FM modulator, or plug it into your home or car receiver's auxiliary input, depending on the model you choose. You can also purchase an in-dash receiver with a built-in XM tuner. Either way you go, just add an antenna and a subscription, and you'll be dialed in to nonstop, over-the-top digital programming. See the What Do I Need To Get Satellite Radio? article for more information on your product options.

Why wait?

Back in the glory days of FM, you could listen to deep album cuts, 20-minute live jams, and cosmic raps from the DJ while cruising the endless highway. The days of 75-cent gas may be gone, but great tunes and stimulating entertainment are back on XM Satellite Radio.

What's on the horizon — the XM and SIRIUS merger

A recent proposed merger between XM and SIRIUS will most likely not be complete until sometime in 2008. Until that time, it is unlikely that you will see changes in your XM service, unless it is a programming change that was to be implemented before the merger was announced. You will still be able to receive all the XM programming and music without any interruptions in service. As far as how the proposed merger will change prices, programming, and hardware, it is still too early to tell. XM has stated that current hardware will be carried over, and you will continue receiving service on your current radio. More information will become available as the merger process moves forward.

A note to Canadian satellite radio users: as of February 2007, there have been no plans for a merger between SIRIUS' and XM's respective Canadian divisions.

Get the latest information on the XM/SIRIUS merger.

*All fees and programming are subject to change. XM is not available in Hawaii, Alaska, or U.S. Territories. Major League Baseball trademarks and copyrights are used with permission of Major League Baseball Properties, Inc. — visit the official website at MLB.com.
**Hardware and subscription sold separately.