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Which service should you choose: XM or SIRIUS?
There are 2 satellite radio service providers: XM Satellite Radio and SIRIUS Satellite Radio.
XM and SIRIUS both offer over 60 channels of commercial-free music, more than 40 channels of news, sports, and entertainment, as well as traffic and weather channels for specific metropolitan markets. We think you'd be happy with either service.
Still, there are certain differences between SIRIUS and XM. The table below illustrates a few of the more general differences to consider:
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| XM Satellite Radio |
SIRIUS Satellite Radio |
| $12.95/month |
$12.95/month
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| 68 channels of commercial-free music |
65 channels of commercial-free music |
| 44 channels of news, sports, comedy, talk, and entertainment (including Opie & Anthony and Playboy Channel — available for an additional service charge) |
45 channels of news, sports, comedy, talk, and entertainment (including Howard Stern in 2006) |
| Traffic and weather for 21 major metropolitan markets |
Traffic and weather for 20 major metropolitan markets |
| Exclusive sports coverage includes 2 NASCAR racing channels and Major League Baseball play-by-play beginning in 2005 |
Exclusive sports coverage includes live, play-by-play NHL and NFL games |
| Online streaming of music content: included in subscription price |
Online streaming of music content: included in subscription price |
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The best way to evaluate each satellite radio service may be to look at their channel listings and compare them to your individual tastes and interests.
» View XM's full channel listing.
» View SIRIUS' full channel listing.
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