| At one time, people would have laughed at the idea | | | | years in advance, you will realize a savings with Sirius |
| of paying for radio. Now millions of us are happy to | | | | who offers a lifetime subscription for $499.99. XM |
| fork over cash each month for the pleasure of | | | | offers a 3, 4, and 5 year prepaid subscription plan |
| enjoying radio without interruptions by annoying | | | | that costs substantially more at $359.64, $ 479.52, |
| commercials. But changing satellite radio providers isn't | | | | and $ 599.40 relatively. |
| as easy as spinning the dial. Now that you've got to | | | | Any of these plans aside from Sirius's lifetime plan |
| pay for radio, you'll want to figure out for yourself | | | | don't have to be paid up front. The reduced cost is |
| which one offers the most enjoyment for your | | | | divided up over your subscription plan and made in |
| money. In this article, we'll compare the two most | | | | monthly payments. However, should you choose to |
| popular satellite radio companies, Sirius and XM, on | | | | cancel before you fulfill your obligation, you'll be |
| several critical buying factors: | | | | responsible for the bulk-year savings you enjoyed. |
| Comparing Satellite Radio Companies: Selection | | | | Comparing Satellite Radio Companies: Cancelling |
| With cable TV, most shows are affiliated with certain | | | | Service |
| networks but are still viewable for all cable | | | | While you compare satellite radio services, you |
| subscribers. However, with satellite radio, programs | | | | probably aren't thinking about cancellation, but it's |
| are affiliated with certain satellite providers so your | | | | important to know the cancellation terms before you |
| programming options are dependent on the provider | | | | get involved. You may find that you're unhappy with |
| you choose. Both satellite radio companies offer the | | | | the service or that a competitor has signed on a |
| standard music genres; it's the specialty programming | | | | show that you just can't live without. |
| that will most likely sway your decision. | | | | XM and Sirius both allow you to cancel at any time |
| If you have an affinity for Howard Stern, Martha | | | | and both will refund a prorated amount for any |
| Stuart, or Maxim radio, you'll probably want to | | | | unused days of service in the month. However XM |
| choose Sirius. If Ellen, Oprah, or the Playboy Channel | | | | can charge as much as a $75 cancellation fee while |
| seems more appealing to you, you might like XM | | | | Sirius charges nothing. |
| radio. Before making a selection, it's wise to view | | | | So which is the best buy? It really depends on your |
| each satellite radio company's channel lineup. | | | | favorite programs. In comparing satellite radio |
| Comparing Satellite Radio Companies: Pricing | | | | companies, both are very similar in price and channel |
| Both XM and Sirius satellite radio services have the | | | | volume. The one place were they truly differ is the |
| exact same monthly and yearly fee up to the two | | | | choice of programming. |
| year mark. If you prefer to pay for more than two | | | | |