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November 13, 2007
Satellite Radio Costs: Understand All Your Different Costs Before Investing In Satellite Radio
Satellite radio costs are a major concern to millions of consumer because unless you have been living under a rock, you know what a satellite is. But how many people have heard about satellite radios? In short, satellite radio is a subscription radio service. Similar to cable television, with the difference being it provides a wider range of stations that aren’t available on the typical AM/FM radio.
There are plenty of questions to consider about satellite radios such as “How does a satellite radio work?” and “What kind of equipment will I need to buy?” and more but this articles will try and answer the question that is usually most important to most consumers “How much will Satellite Radio Cost?!” This can be a slightly tricky question to answer because the cost of satellite radio is divided in two: installation/activation costs and then the monthly subscription fees.
Activation Fees ...
Activation fees refer to the amount of money that is spent on the satellite radio of your choice to start the service. With a little bit of time spent researching you can find many promotions that will allow you to save up money, activation fees vary, being able to make the activation by internet or by phone.
To be clear, if you activate your satellite by phone, you will pay $15. If you choose Sirius satellite for $14.99 by choosing XM and for WWW activation, the cost is somehow lower at $5 with Sirius and $9.99 with XM.
The monthly subscription fees are described in full blow, but, we must say that recent media campaigns are dropping dramatically, in some cases Sirius and XM are offering free activation to new customers.
Estimated Cost & Fees for a Car Dedicated Installation ...
If you intend to install a satellite radio in your car, you might want to consider buying a new satellite-read car stereo. Many local dealers will offer built in car satellite radio but there is still the problem of getting a necessary satellite radio receiver. And they may be costly. It is possible in some cases to use the existing car stereo that doesn’t support satellite radio. How, you ask? There are two common ways of connecting the receiver to the available non-satellite radio. Option on: use the radio inputs (in most cases the CD) and install a control unit for tuning up the satellite radio streams. Second: install a satellite radio receiver that broadcasts the satellite radio signal in FM frequency. The place to install the receiver will depend: under the seat, in the trunk etc. taking care of connecting receiver to satellite radio antenna mounted on to the car’s exterior.
There is a minimum cost of $350.00 and a maximum cost of $600, outlined below:
Activation Fee: $10
Antenna: $60
Radio: $125 to $250
Labor: $80
Receiver: $75 to $125
Dedicated Home Installation Fees ...
If you decide to go with this option, it will mean you have to install a dedicated stereo receiver unit (similar to a regular AM/FM receiver). Additional costs include an antenna at the price of $60. Approximate pricing for installation of a dedicated stereo receiver unit:
Activation Fee: $10
Antenna: $60
Receiver: $150 to $300
Portable Unit Fees ...
Portable units allow the ease of using your brand new satellite radio wherever you are, but, in every room of the house you have to have a home kit (antenna, output cables and power supplies.) The price is usually at or around $400.00
Activation Fee: $10
Home Kit: $140
Boom Box (2) $100
Receiver $120
Subscription Fees ...
As for subscription fees, it will depend on whether you own a XM or Sirius Satellite Radio.
Subscription fees for a Sirius Satellite Radio are paid $12.95 monthly, with a low adjustment if you subscribe for a year or two. The highest amount of Sirius radios that can be activated on one account are 3 for $6.99 each per month. Business subscriptions are $24.99 a month. For $499.99 you can get a Sirius lifetime subscription.
With a XM Satellite Radio the monthly fee is $9.99. But some channels still need to be paid separately such as Playboy Radio which is an additional $2.99 a month. Business and commercial subscription fees are $24.99.
Armed with this information, you can figure out your satellite radio costs and make an informed choice.
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For more about satellite radio ...
Sirius Satellite Radio: An Overview Of Satellite Radio From Sirius
Satellite Radio Q & A: Have Questions About Satellite Radio? Here Are Some Answers
Posted by SydneyJohnston at November 13, 2007 1:34 PM
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