Starmate 5 Launches A-La-Carte Services
Sirius XM Radio has officially launched their first A-La-Carte receiver, the Starmate 5. The popular model will allow consumers to choose pricing plans that suit their needs, and satisfies part of the conditions of the merger with XM.
The Starmate 5 will support A La Carte channel selection, as well as “The Best of XM” programming package. With an MSRP of $129.99, the Starmate 5 is available at retailers such as TSS-Radio, a site sponsor of SiriusBuzz.
“We are pleased to launch the first-ever satellite radio enabled for A La Carte channel selection,” said Bob Law, Group Vice President and General Manager, Aftermarket Division, SIRIUS XM Radio. “The Starmate 5 Dock & Play radio reinforces SIRIUS XM Radio’s promise to give consumers more programming and pricing options.”
Starmate 5 features universal docking capability, allowing for effortless transfer between home and car docks. The popular SIRIUS Dock & Play radio features a blue widescreen display for easy viewing and use, and includes a complete vehicle kit. Optional accessory docking kits and audio systems allow convenient use in the home, office and additional vehicles.
The Starmate 5 features:
- A La Carte channel selection or “The Best of XM” and other programming packages
- Blue wide-screen display for easy viewing and use
- SIRIUS Replay(TM): Pause, rewind and replay up to 44 minutes of live satellite radio
- FM transmitter or stereo audio output to connect to any vehicle’s radio
- FM preset function: Store the best FM frequencies in the area
- 30 presets: Enjoy fast access to favorite channels
- S-Seek(TM) Alert: Don’t miss favorite artists, songs and sports
- One-Touch Jump(TM): Jump to favorite channels or local traffic and weather
- Universal docking capability: Add accessories to enjoy in the home, office or additional vehicles
- SIRIUS XM Radio’s “Best of Both” programming and full slate of new plans, including the opportunity to choose channels on an A La Carte basis for the first time ever in subscription media are now available.
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I have to admit, It’s good to see some concrete proof of the “combined” entity that is Sirius XM.
I still hope they create a tv campaign tho. But this is encouraging.
My question is, when do y’all think Mel is going to speak next? Do you think he’ll come on CNBC and promote the “BEST OF” and the new a la carte radios?
Or do you think we won’t see or hear from him UNTIL he announces a refinancing of the debt.
I don’t think it would hurt him to go on CNBC now and promote the “BEST OF” before refinancing is secured.
After all…THIS is BIG news too. And promoting it on tv is FREE advertising…and may even help bump the stock and get a better refinancing deal. It’s all related no?
My concern is that if Mel WAITS for the refinancing announcement to come back on CNBC….he’ll miss out on an opportunity NOW to promote the BEST OF.
Because it’s RIGHT NOW that Sirius could use alittle something positive to say.
Even IF the interviewer asks him about the refinancing on air….He can still be EXCITED about the BEST OF and that’ll show the company is MOVING FORWARD.
About the refinancing, he can say like many businesses SIrius is waiting on the credit bill to pass in congress, but that talks are under way, and he is confident the debt WILL be refinanced…and under much more favorable conditions than were done to close the merger.
Am I crazy? Or does this make sense that Mel SHOULD be out there promoting the BEST OF on CNBC right now instead of waiting for the “BIG” refinance announcement.
Sure…in a perfect world, I’d love him to announce BOTH at the same time, but if he can only announce the BEST OF now…then he SHOULD. Right?
I think it’d show real confidence.
Frig…I listen to O&A every morning and was absolutly shocked how many people were calling in from Sirius. I agree that a campaign is needed.
I think they should start with mass emails to current customers about the “best of”. That is where the initial sub increase will come from..not from new customers. I have had XM for 2 years and I am absolutly shocked that I havent recieved an email asking if I would like to upgrade..or even try it free for a month (than have to cancel or I get charged.
I really believe that this “best of” deal is generating a lot more cash than most people believe. I am excited to see what the Q4 numbers look like. We are talking about millions and millions of dollars here…probably drop the stock huh…hehe
Howard Stern is getting married tomorrow. Lets hope that “merger” turns out better than the Sirius/XM marriage so far.
I Kid! I Kid!
I don’t think mel was kidding when he said they expected to make feb’s payment out of cash on hand – there pushing multi-month/multi-year/lifetime subs to bring in the cash before then.
If they do that. If they PAY off the Feb debt in cash…AND at the same time announce favorable refinancing of the rest of the debt at the same time….how do you think that would affect the stock with positive 4 Q results being announced too.
With the debt a non issue, positive 4 Q AND great guidance going forward….do you think that FINALLY….THAT would be enough to end this ass kicking we’ve been taking for the last 3 years will be over? Do you think THEN we will FINALLY reach that promised share price of at least $5?
I mean leading up to the merger alot of analysts were saying $7, $8 and $9….
But do you think we can at least $5 friggin dollars if the DEBT issue wall street is so worried about is totally removed and the original promise of the merger and synergies not only turns out to be TRUE….but WAY UNDER PROMISED and OVER DELIVERED?
Do you think THEN Sirius would get some respect? Or will we ever get out of this roll of Goldman’s punching bag?
If they do that. If they PAY off the Feb debt in cash…AND at the same time announce favorable refinancing of the rest of the debt at the same time….how do you think that would affect the stock with positive 4 Q results being announced too.
With the debt a non issue, positive 4 Q AND great guidance going forward….do you think that FINALLY….THAT would be enough to end this ass kicking we’ve been taking for the last 3 years will be over? Do you think THEN we will FINALLY reach that promised share price of at least $5?
I mean leading up to the merger alot of analysts were saying $7, $8 and $9….
But do you think we can at least $5 friggin dollars if the DEBT issue wall street is so worried about is totally removed and the original promise of the merger and synergies not only turns out to be TRUE….but WAY UNDER PROMISED and OVER DELIVERED?
Do you think THEN Sirius would get some respect? Or will we ever get out of this roll of Goldman’s punching bag?
the only hindrance to new add on subscriptions is the existing recievers that don’t work for the XM signal.
I have an integrated component with my car stereo that is not compatible with the new a lacarte package, but I did find out that I can transfer my lifetime subscription to a new reciever for a $75 upgrade fee.
I can also purchase a lifetime subscription to the best of XM for around $150.
I cannot do it right now because I don’t think they have built the type of integrated component I want for my car stereo, but I’m sure it will be available hopefully soon.
I tried adding it to my internet account but that’s not possible yet either.
as soon as I can, I will add the best of XM.
It’s only the first day of the new service so I’m sure they will make it available asap
Any final feedback on whether we reset the delisting clock a few weeks back with that $1 flirtation?
That is an issue weighing on my decision to increase exposure.
shit I’d be happy with $3.50. I’m in at 2.16. I’m just praying something happens.
every time I see the current price I’m amazed how a product as big as this one is a penny stock. Good luck to all of us.
The only thing that I’m afraid of regarding the stock is that they would either go bankrupt (i dont think thats likely, but you never know)
or go private.
I have a lot of stock and have lost a ton of value on it, but I’m in it for the long haul because I believe in the company and the leadership.
I don’t even think about whether the stock price will be $5 or $3 in a year or two.
Look at apple stock. 5 yrs ago they were at $30 and have made it as high as $193.
ten years ago they were around $10.
granted a $1 stock is not the same as a $10 stock but the thing that happened with apple is they created a product that was better than everyone else, and then they built the ipod, and now the iphone.
I see satellite radio as the best radio out there. Nothing else compares to it. no one else has uncensored free speech and minimal government regulation. If they up the sound quality of their music, I would even choose that over my Ipod because of the fresh content.
SiriusXM is a great idea and based on that fact alone, the stock price should rise way beyond $5 or $10. it’s not a quick process, but if they stay focused on bringing the amazing products to the market that they are, there is every reason to believe that our penny sirius stocks will someday make us a lot of money.
I never heard Mel say anything about paying the Feb. debt with cash. I hope they do, but never heard that as an option.
Lol….yeah I’d take $3.50 at this point too. I was just saying.
Lets say Mel DOES pay off the Feb debt and refinances the rest under favorable conditions. Lets say the debt suddenly becomes a NON issue.
The street dot com already said yesterday that the auto slowdown is NOT an issue….
SO….if that is true…and this scenario plays out do you think Cramer will go back to his prediction of just 5 months ago that Sirius should go to $5 INSTANTLY after the merger?
I mean if his excuse for doing a complete 180 on his $5 price target was the debt refinancing. So if it is REMOVED he SHOULD go back to his $5 price target…and even MORE if the 4Q blows everyone away.
Also, being that Oct. 6 was the official launch date of the “best of,” I’m guessing the big promotions won’t start until then.
Probably working out the kinks now, so it’s smoother when they start signing up the masses.
All I know is that if Mel doesn’t kick off a tv campaign for the BEST OF on October 6th….then he BETTER AT LEAST APPEAR ON CNBC to promote it and do interviews.
If October 6th comes and goes with NO tv commercial or NO appearance by Mel on CNBC….then there will be hell to pay.
Mel can’t afford to be silent for the launch of the BEST OF…regardless of wether or not a refinance deal can be announced.
we will all see but this talk of 7 8 9 $ lets look were we are right now before we go there.
dave, friggen …. happy w/$3.50? No way! I want $20/share (like THAT’s gonna happen) as punitive for pain and suffering.
What!? No stock ticker so I can watch SIRI Common Stock go down the Crapper while I am listening to Stern?