Satellite Radio Stations

Satellite radio stations are just one of the many changes that the radio industry has seen in recent years that have contributed to practically turning the industry upside down. Satellite radio, also sometimes referred to as subscription radio is broadcast to listeners through the reception of signals broadcast by communications satellite. This type of digital radio enables radio stations to cover a broader territory range than they would normally be able to cover. As long as there are no major obstructions between the antenna receptor and the satellite, listeners can tune into their favorite station even when traveling.

In order to take advantage of the services offered by satellite radio stations, listeners must sign up for a subscription. This allows them to access the channels offered by commercial satellite radio stations. The biggest, and most popular, satellite radio stations include XM Radio, Sirius and WorldSpace; the latter of which is an international satellite radio station. In addition to music, these stations also offer sports, weather and news.

The fees for subscribing to satellite radio stations vary. Some stations charge a monthly fee for service while others offer a special deal in which listeners can obtain service for the lifetime of purchased equipment with the payment of one flat fee. On average the monthly subscription fee for satellite radio runs about $9.95; quite economical when compared to cable television subscription.

An added benefit to the fact that it is easier to follow radio stations for longer distances is the fact that depending on the satellite radio station to which you subscribe, you may be able to listen to commercial free broadcasting. In addition, satellite radio stations offer a much wider variety of content than traditional radio stations. It is not uncommon to find that a satellite radio station will offer upwards of 50 different music stations with each one catering to a specific genre of music as well as dozens of news, sports, talk and weather channels.

While satellite radio stations began offering services through portable receivers that were primarily intended for usage in automobiles, there has been a strong movement towards offering services that allow listeners to listen at home as well as on portable stereos and even on computers. The manufacturing of various accessories has made it much easier for subscribers to tune in outside the car as well as while traveling.

Even though there has been tremendous criticism of the satellite radio station industry, it is quite apparent that the bulk of criticism is coming from local radio station broadcasters who are concerned that they will lose ground with their audience in favor of satellite radio stations. Recent statistics indicate that the two U.S. based satellite radio stations claim a combined 4.8 million subscribers.

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