If you’re browsing the internet in search of a satellite radio service for the US and Canada, then you need only check two websites: Sirius and XMRadio. These two giants are your only options and yet you’ll notice striking similarities between the two websites’ design, the product pricing and the programmer’s stations.

Rumors have been flying around that Sirius and XM will form a ground-breaking merger this year, uniting all 14+ million customers under one banner. However, as of right now, you’ll need to know what makes each slightly unique.

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Emerging technologies always take some time to get really established and then all of a sudden they just take off and it seems like everyone is using it. Eventually, there comes a time when you can’t seem to even remember not using it. CDs and DVDs are a good exampole, as well as cable and satellite TV. Well, one of those new technologies is happening right now and that is satellite radio.

For years we have been used to tuning into our loacl radio stations and putting up with bad reception at times, and ads all the time. But satellite radio is poised to put that all behind us. Here are the top 5 reasons that you need satellite radio right now:

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There are a lot of ways to receive a satellite radio signal, and there are a lot of companies that specialize in making those receivers. But, when it comes to some of the best options for listening to XM radio in particular, Delphi products are worth serious consideration. Delphi XM satellite radio is designed to put listeners in the driver’s seat.

Delphi XM satellite radio products are made specifically to pick up satellite signals from this company. Some of the models can handle a number of different services, making them truly spectacular, but others are all XM all the way.

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With all the news surrounding satellite radio, you may be more and more interested in satellite radio systems. Whether you want to take yours on the go, in the car, or keep it at home, there are satellite radio systems that can fit one or all of you needs.

For those who are on the go, a portable satellite radio that works much like an mp3 player is flexible in its use. Plug in a pair of headphones and listen to your favorite music on the bus or on the job. If you want to make portable satellite radio systems work in your car, you can easily purchase a plug-n-play system so that you listen while you drive through your car’s audio system.

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So you have decided to join millions of people across the country and make the switch from cable to satellite television. The choices are confusing but the programming looks amazing. You’ve heard about both DIRECTV and Dish Network and are wondering what the differences are. Do not jump too quickly to choose one or the other without investigating the facts first.

First let’s take a look at the installation process. Both companies offer free installation which is a fabulous incentive to make the switch. The DirecTV dish is truly an amazing sight. It has a total of 5-LNB which provide you with incredible satellite coverage and access to more satellites then the competitor. If you do not want a large dish on your home you should go with Dish Network.

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Everybody’s talking about satellite radio again with the long anticipated, potential merger of Sirius and XM. If you were unsure about whether or not you wanted to try satellite radio and then forgot about it, now that it’s back in the spotlight you’re faced with the same decision, only it’s likely to be a little bit easier. If the merger goes through, you won’t have to decide between Sirius and XM because they’ll be the same thing.

With that decision out of the way, you’re free to consider whether or not satellite radio will be worth investing in. First of all, do you even know how much it costs? Today, satellite radio costs a lot less than most people think. The gear is very affordable, and subscriptions are affordable on even a modest budget.

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As early as 1992, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) worked with companies that wanted permission to broadcast satellite-based Digital Audio Radio Service across the nation. By 1997, the FCC granted permission, and licenses, to Sirius Satellite Radio, which was CD Radio at the time, and XM Satellite Radio, which was known as American Mobile Radio.

Typically, each satellite radio works through a subscription package. As the subscriber, you pick the type of package that you want and pay a monthly fee for the use of the satellite radio. The satellite radio system, or receiver, is purchased separately.

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When it comes to deciding between analog radio and satellite radio, you would be amazed at the many benefits of satellite radio. In fact, there are several benefits of satellite radio that cause people to make the switch on a daily basis. One of the top benefits is that its music is provided commercial free. Even those channels that do allow advertising limit the amount of commercial time provided on an hourly basis.

Another benefit is that you get to choose your service. When it comes down to choosing which service you want, XM or Sirius, there are four basic factors that you must consider that include the sound quality, programming, price, and additional features.

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