Sirius satellite radio, being named after the Sirius star, is one of the satellite radio service providers whose coverage is brought about by 3 Loral satellites at a high-elevation geosynchronous orbit. With its headquarters based in the New York City, Sirius radio is broadcasted in United States, Canada and Mexico. The existing number of the Sirius radio subscribers is estimated to be more than 5,000,000.
Sirius satellite radio delivers around 120 channels of diversified music out of which 65 streams are commercial-free. The music being played is of high quality with their programming, being entirely original. For the sport-lovers, Sirius radio provides various streams including NBA, NFL, NHL exclusives plus ESPN sports, and Sirius sports. Moreover, one can derive pleasure from several talk show streams and kids programs by tuning into the Sirius radio.
Sirius satellite radio is available in various forms. It can be used as a portable receiving set in a car, office or home. In order to get enjoyment from the varied channels being offered by the Sirius service, one may need to purchase a receiver, an antenna and a subscription. There are three categories of receivers, depending on their application. “Sirius satellite ready” and “Sirius tuner” is for the individuals, who wish to play radio in their cars, while the “plug and play” is for the home-loving. Alpine, Blaupunkt, Clarion, JVC, Kenwood and Panasonic are some popular manufacturers of the digital satellite radio equipments including receivers. Subscription for the service is available at the rates of $12.95/mth for a single account, $10.00/mth for 1 year prepaid account and $6.99/mth for a family account.
Sirius radio provides technical support throughout the day, thus ensuring customer’s satisfaction. Moreover, the transmission being aired is of superior quality with a perfect sound resolution. Certainly, the Sirius satellite radio is becoming increasingly popular amongst the entertainment enthusiasts.