Archive for December, 2004

Sirius named best satellite radio programmer

Online vehicle website edmunds.com has declared that Sirius has the best programming of all satellite radio broadcasters. A 60-day listening test was conducted between the two leading satellite radio services with the results published on their website.
In addition to best overall programming, Sirius beat or tied its competitor in seven programming sub-categories, including rock, […]

Monday, December 20th, 2004

XM Satellite Radio to Broadcast Top College Football Bowl Games; Coverage Includes Complete Bowl Championship Series

XM Satellite Radio, the nation’s leading provider of satellite radio with more than 2.5 million subscribers, will broadcast the major college football bowl games live from coast to coast.
XM’s college bowl line-up includes every game from the much-anticipated Bowl Championship Series, which will determine the NCAA Division I football champion (see below for schedule).
“XM fans […]

Monday, December 20th, 2004

FCC: Indecency rule not for satellite radio

The Federal Communications Commission rejected a request Wednesday to impose indecency standards on satellite radio, where frequent agency target Howard Stern is taking his show.
The FCC’s media bureau turned aside a radio station owner’s request that indecency regulations apply to subscription satellite services.
Saul Levine, who owns three radio stations in California, asked the commission in […]

Monday, December 20th, 2004

Bundling with iPod, road maps and pause features are among items in the pipeline.

After grabbing the spotlight by signing shock jock Howard Stern and launching a palm-sized portable device, hopes are high for satellite radio companies, which are expected to show off navigational, video and recording capabilities next month.
XM Satellite Radio Holdings (Research) and rival Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. (Research) have amassed nearly 4 million subscribers collectively. Expectations […]

Saturday, December 18th, 2004

FCC declines to censor satellite radio

The Federal Communications Commission rejected a request Wednesday to begin imposing indecency standards on satellite radio, where frequent agency target Howard Stern is taking his show.
The FCC’s media bureau turned aside a radio station owner’s request that broadcast indecency regulations apply to subscription satellite services.
Saul Levine, who owns three radio stations in California, asked the […]

Saturday, December 18th, 2004

Nevada Men’s Basketball Games On Sirius Satellite Radio

In an agreement between 10 major Division I conferences, including the Western Athletic Conference, CSTV and Sirius Satellite Radio, at least two University of Nevada men’s basketball games and as many as four could be heard via satellite radio, the school announced today.
Nevada’s game this Friday at approximately 7:05 p.m. against Florida Atlantic in the […]

Saturday, December 18th, 2004

Palm-Sized Sirius Satellite Radio Receiver Unveiled by The Brix Group; All New Streamer GT Complete System Available for Under $130

In your truck, car or home, bring the vast world of satellite radio in the palm of your hand. Streamer GT, the latest in a line of satellite radio products from The Brix Group, brings affordability and portability to satellite radio. With the addition of the palm-sized Streamer GT to Brix’s existing portfolio of truck, […]

Saturday, December 18th, 2004

SIRIUS Satellite Radio Programming Named Satellite Radio’s Best By Edmunds.com

SIRIUS Satellite Radio’s (Nasdaq: SIRI) programming has been selected as satellite radio’s best by the popular and respected automobile information site Edmunds.com. Founded in 1966, Edmunds.com is an internet automotive resource for consumers with more than 4.3 million unique visitors per month.
Edmunds.com conducted a 60-day listening test between the two leading
satellite […]

Saturday, December 18th, 2004

SIRIUS Satellite Radio Selects NAVTEQ Traffic to Enable Company’s New Real-Time Traffic Service

NAVTEQ (NYSE: NVT - News), a leading global provider of digital map data for vehicle navigation and location-based solutions, has been selected by SIRIUS Satellite Radio (Nasdaq: SIRI - News), a premium satellite radio provider known for delivering compelling commercial-free music and sports programming to cars and homes across the country, as the traffic data […]

Saturday, December 18th, 2004

GM Signs Up Its One Millionth XM Satellite Radio Subscriber

“GM reaching its one-millionth XM subscriber is a major milestone and demonstrates the commitment GM has to XM Satellite Radio,” says XM President and CEO Hugh Panero. “XM’s commercial-free music channels, wide-ranging talk programming and Major League Baseball broadcasts in 2005 make it a perfect complement to GM’s ‘gotta have’ product portfolio.”
“GM’s strong, long-term commitment […]

Saturday, December 18th, 2004

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