I was always one of those people that scoffed at the idea of paying to listen to radio. Don't like commercials? That's what a CD changer is for. But when I bought my car a few years ago, XM was built in, and it came with a three-month free trial. Needless to say, I got hooked in those three months (favorite channel: the Pulse, formerly known as Flight 26). I still refused to pay, so I let it expire, and reluctantly went back to listening to Y-100. Then, the offers started pouring in my email inbox, and in my regular mailbox. 20% off, 30% off... finally, an offer I couldn't refuse: $77 for the whole year. Okay, XM... you got me. I called and signed up, and was told this was a one-time-only deal. A year later, I called back to cancel the service, saying I didn't want to pay the regular rate, and was offered the $77 deal again. The next year, same thing. I have had XM for three years now, and have not once paid the full rate. Gotta love it :) Now, if they could just get rid of the annoying "morning mash-up" show on ch. 20...... read more

i love my xm radio. I got hooked when i first stepped foot in my best friend's car. He had his little xm player on his center console, and curious kaleena had to ask "whats that?" Almost a year and a half later im loving my own xm. i dont have a cool player like alex does, instead i opted for a updating my radio for a new radio with built in xm tuner. There are perks to it: no extra receiver to mess with, and installation was a breeze since it was just one piece. There are downs to it: i cant save songs and its practically built into my car but i knew that when getting it so all in all i love it anyway My favorite channel would have to be The Pulse (formerly flight 26, formerly VH1 radio). I usually keep it on there for the whole duration of my rides, without needing to switch to one of the other 200 plus channels they offer. Another perk of xm- instant traffic and weather for Miami. Many times XM traffic miami has saved me from sitting in my car unnecessarily. Oh one more thing, dont have a car? dont want to buy a player for the house? you can purchase xm radio for online use. its great for at work! some radio plans come with the online radio apart of it so you can get it in the car and wherever you can log in. Thanks XM for making my drives more enjoyable! read more

I bought my Dad XM radio for his birthday...In March they sent me an email stating they had radio's on sale and this was the last opportunity to get their low add a radio discount. I purchased my radio and purchased a pre-paid card for three months of service. I never installed or activated the radio and in June I got a new car and it came with XM so I was stoked. Fast Forward to this weekend. I get my credit card statement and I see there's a charge from XM. I call them up because I had purchased a years worth of service for my dad. They proceed to tell me that when I purchased the extra radio I was locked into a year contract and it would cost $75 to break the contract. Contract? WHAT THE HELL? I bought a three month pre-paid card and hadn't even activated my radio. Why am I being charged? Needless to say I'm livid and as I'm trying to get the rep to help me sort this out she starts giggling. I ask her are you giggling?? She says no and when I ask to speak to a supervisor she hangs up on me. I am flabbergasted by the whole episode. I will be in touch with XM's corporate office and try to resolve this. read more

I was having my car serviced recently and they gave me a loaner with Satellite radio and I was hooked immediately. I called the dealer to see if they could install it in my Audi and they told me that it already was installed--all I had to do was press the SAT button on the radio and sign up! DUH!! but better late than never. I removed all my tired CD's from the glovebox and now I'm jammin to endless fresh tunes for only $12.95 a month!! read more