Satellite radio is highly popular these days and it is growing in popularity more and more every day. If you are not certain what satellite radio is, you can look at it like cable or satellite television. In essence, satellite radio is a subscription only service. It has a colossal assortment of radio stations that are not accessible on the ordinary AM or FM services.
If you are wondering about how much satellite radio costs, then the answer is the annoying one: it depends. It depends, because there are several variables, such as the apparatus itself, installation fees and monthly charges. Equipment from the countless manufacturers varies a lot as well.
For example, Bose is more expensive than a Chinese device from Walmart. Installation charges vary depending on where you live and who you use and the monthly fee will depend on which package or bundle you choose. So, unfortunately, the answer is: it depends.
There is also a one-off 'activation fee'. This costs about $15 if you do it by phone and about $5 if you it over the Internet. However, the push is on to get you signed up, so there are often promotions on doing away with this ridiculous rip-off fee. As if you will not be paying enough in monthly charges for the remainder of your life!
If you want to install satellite radio in your car, you have two alternatives, if your existing radio is not 'satellite ready'. You can either purchase a new car stereo that is 'satellite ready' or you can buy a satellite signal receiver and decoder unit and plug it into your present radio. This decoder can be hidden away under the driver's seat or stashed in the trunk of the car. You will also need a new aerial on the roof.
Costs differ outrageously, but let's average it out at $600 for a good, new, satellite-enabled, ready to go stereo fitted and working or $350 for a cheap system using your own radio, but also ready to receive satellite broadcasts. So, you could say, on average, for about $500 you can be listening to satellite broadcasts.
However, just as with laptop computer prices, demand creates downward pressure on prices and by the time you read this piece, the price could have halved. Let's hope so.
Portable satellite radio receivers can be a bit cheaper, mostly because there are no installation charges and come out at around $400.
Then there are the monthly subscription charges. As I said above, this depends on the package you select. The average charge is $10-$15 a month, but specialized channels can be extra. For instance, you could receive the Playboy channel for free at one time, but the normal charge is $2.95 per month.
Sport may cost more, especially for a finals match. Sometimes, you can get a discount for paying annually and Sirius even has a one-off, lifetime option at $500. Perhaps the best thing to do is keep an eye on the promotional offers and be ready to pounce quickly when a fitting one comes up.
If you are wondering about how much satellite radio costs, then the answer is the annoying one: it depends. It depends, because there are several variables, such as the apparatus itself, installation fees and monthly charges. Equipment from the countless manufacturers varies a lot as well.
For example, Bose is more expensive than a Chinese device from Walmart. Installation charges vary depending on where you live and who you use and the monthly fee will depend on which package or bundle you choose. So, unfortunately, the answer is: it depends.
There is also a one-off 'activation fee'. This costs about $15 if you do it by phone and about $5 if you it over the Internet. However, the push is on to get you signed up, so there are often promotions on doing away with this ridiculous rip-off fee. As if you will not be paying enough in monthly charges for the remainder of your life!
If you want to install satellite radio in your car, you have two alternatives, if your existing radio is not 'satellite ready'. You can either purchase a new car stereo that is 'satellite ready' or you can buy a satellite signal receiver and decoder unit and plug it into your present radio. This decoder can be hidden away under the driver's seat or stashed in the trunk of the car. You will also need a new aerial on the roof.
Costs differ outrageously, but let's average it out at $600 for a good, new, satellite-enabled, ready to go stereo fitted and working or $350 for a cheap system using your own radio, but also ready to receive satellite broadcasts. So, you could say, on average, for about $500 you can be listening to satellite broadcasts.
However, just as with laptop computer prices, demand creates downward pressure on prices and by the time you read this piece, the price could have halved. Let's hope so.
Portable satellite radio receivers can be a bit cheaper, mostly because there are no installation charges and come out at around $400.
Then there are the monthly subscription charges. As I said above, this depends on the package you select. The average charge is $10-$15 a month, but specialized channels can be extra. For instance, you could receive the Playboy channel for free at one time, but the normal charge is $2.95 per month.
Sport may cost more, especially for a finals match. Sometimes, you can get a discount for paying annually and Sirius even has a one-off, lifetime option at $500. Perhaps the best thing to do is keep an eye on the promotional offers and be ready to pounce quickly when a fitting one comes up.
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