Whether you want to hear the latest hit from your favorite artist or get news and weather updates, satellite radio offers a convenient way to keep your entertainment flowing while you’re on the go. The service broadcasts clear, static-free digital signals from orbiting satellites that give you access to coast-to-coast coverage.
Most satellite radio services operate on a subscription model. Once you pay for a receiver and activate your subscription, you can listen to audio content from a variety of channels that include music, news, sports and talk. These programs are free of traditional radio ads, which gives satellite radio a distinct advantage over AM and FM stations.
Satellite radio requires a clear line of sight between the satellite and your receiver antenna. Obstacles such as tall buildings, trees and even highway overpasses can obstruct your signal. However, satellite radio providers address this issue by broadcasting the same content simultaneously from two separate satellites at different locations in the sky. This architecture allows your receiver to switch between the two if it loses contact with one of the satellites.
The main satellite radio providers in the United States — Sirius and XM — offer an array of content, including more than 170 channels that feature commercial-free music from genres like country, rap and metal. They also offer a variety of comedy, news, talk and sports channels, as well as live traffic and weather for nine metropolitan areas across the nation.
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